01/09/2026
🚨🔥The most perfectly imperfect story comes to an end. Lionel Messi's journey with the Argentine National Team was far from the dream or ideal scenario, but it was real. He fell, a thousand times over. Because just like in life, you lose more than you win.
But Lionel was not a hero because of his victories, but because of his path, his missteps. His flirtation with walking away was nothing more than a cruel reflection of how much he cared about bringing joy to his country. And his return, a display of fortitude proving that he can be bent, but never broken.
Finally, the reward arrived, but even then, he decided that would not be the end of the road. Because the goal isn't victory, but happiness. Representing the Argentine jersey made Messi happy.
That is why his final match being a World Cup final that ended in defeat only serves to grow his legend. He says it in his letter: "I am empty, I have nothing left to give." Because perhaps that is what life is about: giving, without expecting anything in return.
Lionel Andrés Messi, the tragic hero. Thank you so much for everything.
01/09/2026
🚨🔥THE GOAT CONTINUES HIS DOMINANCE! CRISTIANO RONALDO HAS DONE IT AGAIN!
EL BICHO has officially become Al-Nassr's all-time top scorer in the Saudi Pro League professional era, reaching 104 league goals in just 110 matches after scoring the winner against Al-Taawoun!
And look at the top three:
⚽Cristiano Ronaldo - 104 goals in 110 matches
⚽Mohammed Al-Sahlawi - 103 goals in 205 matches
⚽Abderrazak Hamdallah - 77 goals in 74 matches
📰Ronaldo became the king in less than four years after arriving at Al-Nassr.
A record built over years of history... and CR7 broke it in just 110 league appearances.
🏆His achievements in Saudi Arabia already include:
Saudi Pro League title
Arab Club Champions Cup
Two Saudi League Golden Boots
🔥Saudi Pro League single-season scoring record - 35 goals
And now... the next historic milestone is getting closer.
⚽978 CAREER GOALS.
ONLY 22 GOALS AWAY FROM 1,000.
🌟With Ronaldo saying this could "probably" be his final season in professional football, every goal from now on could bring him closer to one of football's most incredible milestones.
NOTE: This record refers specifically to the Saudi Pro League professional era, not the entire history of Saudi Arabia's top-flight football.
📢CAN CR7 REACH 1,000 CAREER GOALS BEFORE 2026 ENDS?
01/09/2026
🚨🔥So the day has finally come. We all knew it would eventually, but somehow that doesn't make it any easier.
📰For so many of us, Lionel Messi has always been there creating moments that made us fall in love with football, carrying the weight of a nation, enduring the heartbreak and eventually completing the greatest international story of all.
🏆From the pain of those lost finals to finally lifting the Copa América and the World Cup, we watched every chapter unfold.
🚫International football simply won't feel the same without him.
❤️Thank you for everything, Leo. What a privilege it has been to watch you.
01/09/2026
🚨🔥Lionel Messi has officially retired from the Argentina national team
🏆After an extraordinary international career he leaves as Argentina's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player having won the 2021 Copa América the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Copa América
🇦🇷He also guided Argentina to the 2025 Finalissima and leaves behind an international legacy that will be incredibly difficult to replicate.
💥The end of an era
01/09/2026
🚨🔥THE GREAT LAMINE and RAPHINHA SHOW
💥Barcelona put on another attacking masterclass as Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both bagged braces to fire the Catalans to another convincing victory.
⚽Gordon and Adeyemi also delivered impressive performances, while Gabriel Jesus was in the stands to watch the action unfold.
🌟The numbers are already getting ridiculous: Barcelona have now scored 12 goals in just three games.
01/09/2026
🚨🇦🇷After 21 years, more than 200 appearances and a lifetime of memories, Lionel Messi is saying goodbye to Argentina.
💔From heartbreak to glory, he gave everything he had to the shirt.
He leaves behind a World Cup, two Copa América titles, countless goals and assists, and moments that will live forever in football history.
The boy who dreamed of winning with his country eventually gave Argentina everything it had waited so long for.
After finishing as runner-up at the 2026 World Cup, Messi has decided his journey with the national team has reached its end.
"I have nothing left to give" marks the closing chapter of one of football's greatest international careers.
Gracias Leo ❤️
31/08/2026
🚨✍🏼Lionel Messi's goodbye letter.
After all this time since the final, after thinking about it a lot, I want to tell everyone that I'm retiring from national team.
It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep inside, but I understand that this is the right moment.
I swear I always gave everything, not only in these last few years when we won everything, but before that too.
I always fought and gave everything for this shirt, to bring you happiness and make you feel proud to be Argentine through football.
There isn't much time left, and different chapters are coming to an end. This is one that hurts me a lot. I love, I loved, and I will always love being part of the national team.
I gave everything I had, I don't have anything more to give.
There are great young players coming through who deserve to be here.
Thank you for all the love during these 20 years. I'm going to miss hearing you from the inside. Now I'll be one of you, always supporting from the outside, in the good times and even more in the bad ones.
Thank you to my family for always being there and for being with me throughout this beautiful but difficult journey. Thank you to every coach, teammate and director I had the chance to share it with. I take with me unforgettable memories and moments.
I leave with peace and pride, knowing that together with my teammates we gave you moments we once dreamed of. It was crazy to experience all of this with you. I love you!
Thank you God for making me Argentine.
Vamos Argentina!
PS: I wrote these words on July 21, two days after the final.
Today, after what happened with my dad, I'm even more convinced of this decision than before.
31/08/2026
🚨🚫MASSIVE BREAKING: LIONEL MESSI
❌RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
🇦🇷Leo Messi has announced that starting from today, he'll NO LONGER PLAY FOR ARGENTINA as decision is made
🔥Thanks for everything. Legend of the game.
📱Source: Ig FabrizioRomano
31/08/2026
🚨🎙️This might be one of the most emotional images we'll see all season.
🌟Sir Alex Ferguson arrived at Old Trafford wearing a protective boot and walking with a cane. Even with his mobility clearly limited, the 84-year-old was still there to watch Manchester United - and the smile on his face as they celebrated a 5-2 win over Ipswich said everything.
🔥For 26 years, Sir Alex gave everything to this club and built one of football's greatest dynasties. More than a decade after retiring, Old Trafford still feels like home.
❤️If this isn't love for a football club, what is? Absolutely beautiful.
31/08/2026
🚨🎙️Nottingham hasn't seen a hero like Morgan Gibbs-White since Robin Hood was doing his thing. Grabbed a goal and an assist to leave The Reds' fans walking alone.
Pulled up on Liverpool's riches and took their hopes of a win away from them. One of their new owners may own Amazon, but it's this baller who's delivering gifts on demand.
You're looking at the only player in Premier League history with multiple goals and assists at Anfield and Old Trafford as a visiting player. Make that 20 goal involvements in 2026 so far.
Haaland is the only Prem player level with him. No other baller has scored more than his 13 league goals since the turn of the year. MGW turned MVP.
Not talking about his brolic hairline when we say this is where we're drawing the line. Anyone who doesn't have this guy in the big baller lists officially is not in the know.