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09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Thank you for everything you give to your Nation.

09/01/2026

Messi's Intl. Tournament Record: 3 Titles, 5 Runner-ups, 4 MVPs in 68 Games, 30 Goals, 26 Assists

On August 31, Messi announced his retirement from the Argentine national team, ending his 21-year international career. The 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico will be his final appearance on the international stage.

09/01/2026

'Thank you for being our captain' – AFA pays tribute to Messi after international retirement

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following his international retirement, saying the forward's legacy "exceeds any trophy."

09/01/2026

CONMEBOL Thanks Messi: Forever grateful, Leo!
Argentine star Messi announced his retirement from the national team, and CONMEBOL paid tribute on social media.
CONMEBOL wrote: "Eternal gratitude, Leo! 🇦🇷🥲"

09/01/2026

22 years of service, Messi’s intl. honors: 6 titles, 5 MVPs, 1 World Cup and 2 World Cup runner-ups
Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, bringing his 21-year international career to an end. Having made his debut for Argentina’s Under-20s in 2004, Messi has represented Argentina at international level for 22 years.

09/01/2026

An imperfect end: the 26' WC final marked the final match of Messi’s international career
Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team; the World Cup final, held on 20 July 2026 at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, marked the final match of Messi’s international career.

08/21/2026

🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Premier League has confirmed 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 for the 2026/27 season. 📋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

✅ 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝:

⦿ Injured players must now stay off the pitch for at least 𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞, up from 30 seconds

⦿ A 𝟓-𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 for throw-ins and goal-kicks, with the restart reversed if delayed

⦿ Substituted players have just 𝟏𝟎 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 to leave the field, or their replacement waits until the next stoppage

⦿ A new VAR review specifically for clearly 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 cards resulting in a red

⦿ A trial requiring managers to nominate an outfield player to leave the pitch for a minute whenever play is stopped for a goalkeeper injury

❌ What’s 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 from this summer’s World Cup:

⦿ Hydration breaks

⦿ VAR reviews for incorrectly awarded corners

⦿ The red-card protocol for players covering their mouths

⦿ Yellow cards being reversed for mistaken identity or diving, VAR can only correct who was booked, not the decision itself

𝐃𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒? 👇🏻

08/02/2026

Mourinho confirms Vinicius returns monday

José Mourinho has confirmed that Vinicius will return on Monday.

08/02/2026

Marca: Real Madrid gives Vinicius final offer, may sell him this summer if he doesn't accept

According to Marca, Real Madrid has informed Vinicius's team that the latest contract extension offer is the club's final proposal: "Either accept it or reject it. "

Marca states that after months of negotiations with no progress and neither side making concessions, Real Madrid has decided to act. At Valdebebas, the club believes it's time to end the uncertainty surrounding Vinicius's future. Recent interest from Arsenal in signing the Brazilian player has further reinforced Real Madrid's view: this situation cannot drag on indefinitely.

According to Marca, Real Madrid has communicated to those close to the player that the club's latest offer is the final one. There will be no further salary increases, nor another round of negotiations. Real Madrid's position is clear: if Vinicius accepts, he renews. If he doesn't accept, Real Madrid will open the door to selling him this summer, with the aim of preventing the Brazilian player from entering the final year of his contract and leaving on a free transfer thereafter.

Internally, Real Madrid still considers Vinicius a key player, and the club's primary goal remains to renew his contract. Real Madrid understands that Vinicius's performance over the years deserves significant financial recognition. However, the club also has very clear red lines: it cannot break the dressing room's salary structure. No matter how crucial a player is, Real Madrid is unwilling to change the team's salary hierarchy for anyone.

If the winger ultimately does not accept leaving, the sporting situation has also changed. Diomande is about to arrive, and he has the ability to play on both wings, which will provide Mourinho with a top alternative and reduce the team's reliance on Vinicius. In this context, if the contract dispute continues to be deadlocked, Vinicius as a substitute is no longer a distant hypothesis but could become a reality.