Messi’s Argentina Farewell — The Ending Finally Matched the Journey
Lionel Messi ended his Argentina career with a goal and two assists against Benin. His farewell closed a journey shaped by criticism, heartbreak, redemption and World Cup glory.
Opinion & Features
Personal takes, feature stories, and opinion pieces on football culture, moments, and talking points.
Does Football Actually Need This Many International Breaks?
FIFA has replaced the separate September and October windows with one longer international break. But does the change really solve football’s growing workload problem?