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‘He’s ours now!’ - Inter Miami boss Kily Gonzalez issues Lionel Messi warning to MLS fans after Argentina retirement

‘He’s ours now!’ - Inter Miami boss Kily Gonzalez issues Lionel Messi warning to MLS fans after Argentina retirement

Inter Miami head coach Gonzalez admits Argentina will sorely miss Messi following the forward's recent retirement from international football. The 39-year-old captain has just bid an emotional farewell to the national team after leading the squad for the final time in a 3-0 victory over Benin.

Lionel Messi News / Goal.com / October 9

Inter Miami coach on Messi's farewell: he will miss it until the last day of his life

From Argentina's legacy to the Miami project Inter Miami manager Kelly Gonzalez admits Argentina will sorely miss Lionel Messi after his international retirement, but he's urging fans to savour every moment of the star's time at the American club.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 9
Lionel Messi jokes he will miss 'smashing goals' past Argentina team-mate Juan Musso in hilarious shirt message

Lionel Messi jokes he will miss 'smashing goals' past Argentina team-mate Juan Musso in hilarious shirt message

Reserve goalkeeper Musso showcased a treasured jersey signed by Messi following the captain's official farewell appearance for Argentina. The handwritten tribute offered an affectionate glimpse into their competitive rivalry during national team training sessions over the years.

Inter Miami News / Goal.com / October 9

Will Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi finally team up at the same club?

December surprise: Tevez makes his move One of football's greatest dreams may come true before Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo bow out. After two decades of rivalry and brilliance, a rare chance has emerged to see the two legends in the same shirt, a scene that could become one of the most remarkable in the history of the game.

Inter Miami News / Goal.com / October 8
Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami training as Argentine icon shifts focus to MLS playoff push following emotional national team farewell

Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami training as Argentine icon shifts focus to MLS playoff push following emotional national team farewell

The 39-year-old icon has returned to Florida to build up his fitness following an emotional farewell outing in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday.

Inter Miami News / Stadium Rant / October 8
Ronaldo Reacts To Messi’s Retirement With Heartfelt ‘Utmost Respect’ Message

Ronaldo Reacts To Messi’s Retirement With Heartfelt ‘Utmost Respect’ Message

Ronaldo reacts to Messi’s retirement with a heartfelt public reply, putting rivalry aside to acknowledge one of the greatest international careers in football history.

Inter Miami News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / October 8

Lionel Messi gets criticism for final Argentina match from Benin manager

Lionel Messi has now finally retired from international soccer. After successfully winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and taking his team to another final in the USA, Messi has now hung up his boots.

Inter Miami News / Goal.com / October 8

Will he accept? CONMEBOL president surprises Messi with an exciting challenge after farewell match

The clash with Benin was the Flea's last with Argentina CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez has thrown down a fresh challenge to Lionel Messi, just as La Pulga closes the book on his international career.

Inter Miami News / HITC / October 8
‘Beautiful’ – Cristiano Ronaldo turns heads with message to Lionel Messi after Argentina retirement

‘Beautiful’ – Cristiano Ronaldo turns heads with message to Lionel Messi after Argentina retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo commented on Lionel Messi’s Instagram after the 39-year-old played his final match for Argentina. Messi scored once and got two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin on October 6, the final international game of his career.

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After the latest message: who holds the edge in 37 head-to-head clashes between Messi and Ronaldo?

A legendary rivalry spanning two decades: but what do the numbers say? Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have formed a historic two-man rivalry over nearly two decades, so which of them holds the edge over the other in their head-to-head meetings?

Inter Miami News / Goal.com / October 7

Messi to his friend: I will miss hitting your net with goals

A former Barcelona star has brought the curtain down on his international career. Argentine goalkeeper Juan Musso has revealed a light-hearted message that Lionel Messi wrote for him on his shirt, on the night the Argentina captain bid farewell to the Tango dancers.

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker / October 6
Lionel Messi's last dance: Ranking his best Argentina moments

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