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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts following an unsuccessful scoring attempt during the first half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Miami.

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Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi has ended his career as a player for the Argentine national team at 39 years old. Messi, who played in six World Cups, won the tournament in Qatar 2022 and led Argentina to the final in 2026 losing to Spain.

FILE - A general exterior view of Soldier Field is seen prior to an NFL preseason football game, Aug. 17, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

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Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved to Broward amid Chicago immigration crackdown

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The friendly match was supposed to be played on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago but will be moved to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

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A court in Argentina orders the arrest of Venezuela's president and his right-hand man

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A federal court in Argentina has ordered the “immediate” arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello for alleged crimes against humanity committed against dissidents.