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Why Is Lionel Messi Not Playing for Argentina vs. Uruguay?

Why Is Lionel Messi Not Playing for Argentina vs. Uruguay?

Lionel Messi officially retired from international football in October and will not be playing for Argentina in their international friendly against Uruguay on Friday, November 13.

Inter Miami News / Goal.com / November 14

Lionel Messi to return to Estadio Monumental on January 19 as Inter Miami face River Plate in historic Buenos Aires preseason friendly

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will return to the Estadio Monumental on January 19 when the Major League Soccer side face River Plate in a preseason friendly.

Inter Miami News / TWSN / November 13
5 Major Storylines to Watch During the November International Break

5 Major Storylines to Watch During the November International Break

The November international break runs through Nov. 17, and it has more going on than usual. Spain and England meet with Nations League seeding in play, Mauricio Pochettino coaches the USMNT one last time before joining Manchester United, and Argentina and Portugal play their first window without Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

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The 'Ballon d'Or winners since 1995' quiz

The 'Ballon d'Or winners since 1995' quiz

Can you name every player to take home the Ballon d'Or -- the award for the best soccer player in the world -- since 1995? 

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Inter Miami News / GiveMeSport / November 13
Longest Unbeaten Runs in International Football History

Longest Unbeaten Runs in International Football History

Going unbeaten in international football, where every side is measured by the FIFA World Ranking, is harder than it may first appear. In club football, managers and head coaches see their players almost every day, and so have the opportunity to embed their tactics and style of play into their players.

Inter Miami News / Goal.com / November 12

Scaloni shocks Argentina fans with a bitter admission about Messi

Lionel Scaloni, the head coach of Argentina, commented on the renewal of his contract with Argentina until 2030. The newspaper Sport published Scaloni's remarks, in which he thanked the Argentine federation and spelled out his eagerness to see the project through.

Lionel Messi News / ESPN / November 12

How will Argentina replace Lionel Messi before 2030 World Cup?

Argentina need several players to shoulder the responsibilities that, for two decades, were concentrated in the greatest player in their history.

Inter Miami News / Goal.com / November 10

Liverpool loanee Ronald Araujo warns Uruguay that Argentina remain a 'powerhouse' despite losing 'best player in the world' Lionel Messi to international retirement

Liverpool centre-back Ronald Araujo has warned his Uruguay team-mates that fierce rivals Argentina remain a formidable force despite Lionel Messi's recent international retirement.

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The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz
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Lionel Messi News / GiveMeSport / November 10

Lionel Messi Believed England had ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Player in Their Squad

When Lionel Messi has the ball at his feet, the whole world stops and watches. When he produces another magical moment, the world soon knows about it, too.

Lionel Messi News / Goal.com / November 9
'He chose Al-Ahly over Messi's club': Ghazl El-Mahalla president drops a bombshell about the Mahmoud Salah deal

'He chose Al-Ahly over Messi's club': Ghazl El-Mahalla president drops a bombshell about the Mahmoud Salah deal

Zamalek requested his signing Walid Khalil, chairman of Ghazl El Mahalla's football company, has dropped a surprise about Mahmoud Salah, the former club player who joined Al Ahly in the last summer transfer window.

Lionel Messi News / Field Level Media / November 8
Miami's Lionel Messi first back-to-back MLS Golden Boot recipient

Miami's Lionel Messi first back-to-back MLS Golden Boot recipient

Lionel Messi added another trophy to his already crowded collection, becoming the first player in MLS history to win consecutive Golden Boot awards after scoring a league-leading 26 goals for Inter Miami this season.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / November 7
Charlotte rallies to claim draw; Inter Miami clinches No. 2 seed

Charlotte rallies to claim draw; Inter Miami clinches No. 2 seed

Rodolfo Aloko scored a 90th-minute equalizer after Liel Abada's second-half brace as visiting Charlotte FC rallied to a 3-3 draw against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Saturday in both teams' regular-season finale.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 6
MLS Decision Day: What's at stake as the 2026 regular season comes to a close

MLS Decision Day: What's at stake as the 2026 regular season comes to a close

The Major League Soccer regular season is drawing to a close.

Orlando City captain Robin Jansson to retire at conclusion of season
Whitecaps defender Belal Halbouni battling Hodgkin lymphoma
Red Bulls defender Tim Parker retiring after 12-year MLS career
Mix of big names and young standouts highlight final USMNT roster of 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo News / EssentiallySports / November 5
'Not an Easy Decision' – Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Sudden Retirement From International Duty After Fallout With Coach

'Not an Easy Decision' – Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Sudden Retirement From International Duty After Fallout With Coach

Football’s most stubborn competitor, Cristiano Ronaldo, has finally lost the one argument he could never win: the one with the calendar, and with a coach who wouldn’t bend.

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