Gernot Rohr frustrated as Argentina players refuse shirt swaps after Messi's final match
Benin manager Gernot Rohr says his squad was denied shirt swaps and photos with Argentina players following Lionel Messi's final international appearance.
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Lionel Scaloni reveals Argentina squad struggled with nerves during Lionel Messi's farewell
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni admits his players were overwhelmed by emotion during Lionel Messi's final international match against Benin.
Messi and Argentina: All the record-breaking numbers of a legend
Lionel Messi's journey with Argentina is defined by unparalleled records, including 207 caps and 193 goal contributions. From despair to global glory, his legacy is cemented.
Flight chaos forces Burkina Faso to field U23 side against Argentina
Burkina Faso fielded an emergency U23 team against Argentina after flight cancellations and senior player boycotts led to a 7-0 defeat.
Enzo Fernandez urges Lionel Scaloni to stay as Argentina prepare for life after Messi
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez has publicly backed manager Lionel Scaloni to continue leading Argentina during the team's upcoming generational transition.
Lautaro Martinez: 'The energy is still the same'
Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez reflected on the 4-0 win over Bolivia, praising the squad's collective hunger and leadership transition.
Roma winger Matias Soule rejoins Argentina squad after birth of first child
Roma attacker Matias Soule has returned to Argentina's training camp after a brief leave of absence to welcome his firstborn son.
Lisandro Martinez ready to honour Lionel Messi in emotional farewell
Lisandro Martinez has reflected on the World Cup final pain as Argentina prepares a grand farewell tribute for Lionel Messi.
Argentina players urge Lionel Scaloni to sign new contract
Argentina national team players have publicly pleaded with head coach Lionel Scaloni to extend his contract before Lionel Messi's farewell match.
Franco Mastantuono and Nico Paz on Messi's emotional Argentina farewell
Young stars Franco Mastantuono and Nico Paz discuss the emotional weight of Lionel Messi's upcoming international retirement and the uncertainty surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni.
"A week between sorrow and joy": Scaloni breaks his silence after the final defeat
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has issued an emotional apology to fans following the team's World Cup final loss to Spain.
Leandro Paredes: Lionel Messi planned retirement after 2026 World Cup final
Leandro Paredes reveals that Lionel Messi considered the 2026 World Cup final his last match for Argentina, leaving the squad in a state of uncertainty.
Riquelme: Lionel Messi may be above Diego Maradona
Juan Roman Riquelme praised Lionel Messi after Argentina's 2026 World Cup campaign, suggesting he may rank above Diego Maradona.
Sourav Ganguly defends Lionel Messi following World Cup final defeat
Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly defends Lionel Messi after Argentina's 2026 World Cup final loss, insisting one match doesn't define the Inter Miami star's legacy.
Giuliano Simeone Apologises to Argentina Fans Following World Cup Final Defeat
Argentina's Giuliano Simeone has apologised to fans for missing out on the World Cup trophy after a 1-0 loss to Spain, while praising his teammates' efforts.
Passing the torch: Lamine Yamal comforts Lionel Messi after World Cup final
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final. A poignant moment saw Lamine Yamal console Lionel Messi, marking a symbolic changing of the guard.
Nico Paz vows to bring trophy back to Argentina after World Cup final heartbreak
Nico Paz delivered an emotional message to Argentina fans promising future success following their narrow World Cup final defeat against Spain.
Lionel Scaloni emotional about future after Argentina's World Cup final defeat
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni left his post-match press conference in tears following his team's defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
Lionel Scaloni on 2022 World Cup final: 'Neither team feared losing'
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni reflects on the dramatic 2022 World Cup final against France, highlighting the bravery of both sides.
World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina - the classroom moment bonding De la Fuente & Scaloni
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni face off in the World Cup final, sharing a bond that began when De la Fuente taught Scaloni during his coaching studies in 2017.