Lionel Messi bagged a career first achievement despite missing Argentina's final World Cup qualifying game against Ecuador. After an emotional outing on home soil against Venezuela last week, Messi travelled for the Ecuador clash but was granted a rest by Lionel Scaloni. Argentina lost 1-0, but Messi still finished as the overall top scorer in the CONMEBOL qualifying campaign.
Lionel Messi and Argentina have been dealt a major blow with Nicolas Otamendi now suspended for their 2026 World Cup opener after picking up a red card in their final qualifying match against Ecuador. The experienced defender was sent off for a reckless tackle in the 1-0 defeat, but Argentina still finished at the top of the CONMEBOL qualifying table.
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With Lionel Messi resting for Argentina's pivotal World Cup qualifier against Ecuador, Thiago Almada gets the honor of donning the legendary No.10 shirt!
Angel Di Maria thrillingly hints that Lionel Messi will keep shining for Argentina well past the 2026 World Cup, with no farewell on the horizon!
Angel Di Maria has suggested that Lionel Messi will play on beyond the 2026 World Cup, claiming that no “farewell” has been bid with Argentina.
Lamine Yamal is urged to emulate Lionel Messi's legendary journey to claim "the God of football" title, as raw talent alone won't secure greatness
Lionel Messi is urged not to skip what could be an epic "final dance" with rival Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 World Cup, as skipping it would be an outright "joke"
Lionel Messi's fiery tunnel confrontation with a Venezuelan rival reveals his intense passion, as Argentina's icon waited before teammates intervened to calm the storm
