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Messi's final game in numbers: Missed chances, playmaking role and one last spectacle
Jakub Dvořák · 2 hours ago
The whole country had been waiting for this farewell, but just under 85,000 lucky fans could fit into the sold-out Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. Lionel Messi (39) gave them quite a spectacle in his final appearance for the national team. Against Benin, he recorded one goal and two assists, but showed that even a national icon is only human when he passed up a number of huge chances. He received a Flashscore rating of 8.9 for his performance.
Flashscore sources: Arsenal plotting next phase of growth with Arteta set to stay
Dean Jones · 3 hours ago
Arsenal are determined not to lose sight of the next generation of talent as they prepare for the next phase of their growth under Mikel Arteta.
'He is the best': Bellingham heaps praise on Kane after record-equalling appearance
Reuters · 3 hours ago
Jude Bellingham hailed teammate Harry Kane as England's greatest-ever player after the captain marked his record-equalling 125th appearance by scoring two goals and creating another in Tuesday's 3-0 Nations League win over the Czech Republic.
Kane admits catching Ronaldo's international goalscoring record isn't unrealistic
AFP · 3 hours ago
Harry Kane refused to rule out catching Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the international goalscoring charts after netting twice against the Czech Republic to celebrate his record-equalling 125th England cap.
Lionel Messi describes final Argentina appearance as 'saddest day of my career'
AFP · 3 hours ago
Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin.
England coach Tuchel praises side for reaction after World Cup disappointment
AFP · 4 hours ago
Thomas Tuchel hailed England's response to an agonising World Cup exit after scoring 14 goals in their opening four Nations League matches.
Rock solid Mbokazi shows his worth again as Dithejane contributes too
Nick Said · 4 hours ago
Mbekezeli Mbokazi put in a solid display as Chicago Fire eased to a 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps in their Major League Soccer clash on Tuesday.
EXCLUSIVE: Sylvinho on Wenger's Arsenal, Ronaldinho and Guardiola's Barcelona
Daniel Sobis · 4 hours ago
Sylvinho was the first Brazilian to sign for Arsenal, a Champions League qualifier with Celta Vigo and a two-time European champion with Barcelona, where he started the 2009 final against Manchester United at the age of 35.
Messi gets one last goal & emotional farewell in final match for Argentina
Jason Pettigrove · 8 hours ago
Argentina eased to a 3-0 friendly victory at the Estadio Monumental against Benin, as Lionel Messi signed off from the national team in style, assisting two goals and scoring one more, on his 208th and final appearance in front of 80,000 adoring fans.
Slovenia stage comeback to see off Scotland at Hampden Park
Andrew Pickering · 12 hours ago
Slovenia’s first-ever victory over Scotland left the Tartan Army’s hopes of UEFA Nations League promotion hanging by a thread, as a Danijel Sturm-inspired comeback saw the visitors win 2-1 at Hampden Park.
Finland surrender first place as early Shumansky strike wins it for Belarus
Danny Lewis, Ant · 13 hours ago
Finland's unbeaten run in Group C1 of the UEFA Nations League came to an end in Budapest, Hungary, where they lost 1-0 to Belarus to finish the extended international break with seven points from four matches, as their hosts celebrated a first head-to-head win over the Finns.
Kane celebrates historic night in style as England cruise past the Czech Republic
Chris Wilson · 13 hours ago
On a landmark evening for Harry Kane, England’s joint-most capped player fired the Three Lions to a 3-0 UEFA Nations League (UNL) victory over the Czech Republic, who slumped to a fifth successive defeat for the first time since gaining independence.
Spain snatch last-gasp win against Croatia to seal spot in last eight of Nations League
James Hilsum · 13 hours ago
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score twice as Spain recovered from a goal down to beat a spirited Croatia 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League, securing their first away victory in the country on the third attempt.
Kenyan play-off between Kariobangi Sharks & Mombasa United abandoned after attacks on referee
Dennis Mabuka · 13 hours ago
The return leg of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League promotion/relegation play-off fixture between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United was abandoned after violence erupted at Ulinzi Complex Stadium on Tuesday.
Ronaldo releases statement detailing fall-out, confirms he remains available for Portugal
Reuters · 14 hours ago
Cristiano Ronaldo has accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word, saying a failed agreement to publicly explain his omission against Norway drove him out of the camp but insisting he remained available after any punishment.
Flashscore sources: Man Utd continue to eye Murillo as Forest defender attracts rivals
Dean Jones · 18 hours ago
Murillo remains on Manchester United’s radar as they assess how to strengthen their defence next year, even with Liverpool and Chelsea currently being linked with the Nottingham Forest defender.
Finland to report QPR to FIFA after Kamara pressured to return to London early
Anthony Tomas · 19 hours ago
Since news broke on 5th October that Finland midfielder Glen Kamara would be leaving the national team camp to return to his club Queens Park Rangers, the Finnish FA have decided to report the matter to FIFA.
Cardiff's Bielik banned and fined for clashing with Portsmouth fan
AFP · 19 hours ago
Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik has been banned for two matches and fined £10,000 following an altercation with a Portsmouth fan during his side's 2-0 defeat in an English second-tier match at Fratton Park last month.
Italy's football federation boss to lose job but return as special administrator
Reuters · 21 hours ago
Italy's football federation president, Giovanni Malago, is set to lose his job and return as a special administrator under a compromise crafted by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) on Tuesday which ends weeks of governance upheaval.
Norwegian FA files complaints with FIFA committees over peace prize and World Cup sell-off
Reuters · 22 hours ago
The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) has made two parallel filings with two FIFA committees in relation to three recent issues that have caused significant controversy in the global football community, it said on Tuesday.
