Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oct 7, 2026 (AFP) - Messi says already missing playing for Argentina

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2026-10-07

Less than 24 hours after calling time on his international career, Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he was already missing wearing the Argentina jersey. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, who scored a penalty in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Benin in his Buenos Aires swansong, had described the occasion as the "saddest day of my career". Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory four years ago but his team came under severe criticism for their aggressive sty......

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