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Argentina3 - 0Benin
oh messi, what to say. the greatest to ever touch the game. a revolutionary player who widened the eyes of all viewers and players who have any inclination towards the sport of football. you showed us new levels which seem impossible to even dream about- let alone to perform. you have completed all their is to complete for your country, you retire today as a national icon and legend- both in your country and in the world. the honour and pride which you have given your country is nothing short of a miracle. myself, who is nothing close to an argentine, celebrated you- and your country’s- most monumental achievements, as your presence always invited the most attention and admiration. you united multitudes of people with different cultures and nationalities to celebrate and share in the beauty of football, because it was your beautiful football that inspired all to learn and engage with the sport while this isn’t the end of your football journey,- thank god- today marks as another reminder of how influential and valuable you are- not just to your country, but the whole footballing world. millions tuned in to honour you on your last international game, and we will gather once more when the unfortunate and devastating day of retirement fallls upon us. thank you for showing us utter greatness and resilience.
ArgentinaArgentina3 - 0Benin
Boy oh boy where do I even begin. Lionel... honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you since I first laid eyes on you. The way you glide past defenders and strike fear into your enemies' eyes. Your perfectly dewy symmetrical shimmering touch on that football, your gorgeous little left foot, and that devastating dribbling. I would do anything for you. I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire. You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the pitch, you're a great friend, father, captain, sometimes I even call you my honey bunch sugar poo cutie pie. I forever dread and weep, thinking of the one day you will retire from club football. I would sacrifice my own life if it were the only thing that could put a smile on your beautiful face. You have given me so much joy, and heartbreak over the years. I remember when you lost the 2014 World Cup final and it's like my heart broke into a million pieces and I couldn't go back. But a poo still fell from my right eye when I saw you finally lift that beautiful World Cup trophy in Qatar, because deep down, my glorious king deserved it. I just wanted you to be happy. But alas, you did, my sweet babypoo was happy and I rejoiced. That night was a hard night for us baby, but the dawn afterwards you made history happen. You became a World Cup champion. I couldn't believe it. I was crying, bawling even, and I heard my glorious king lift that trophy while the entire world watched. Not only have you changed the art of football and the world forever, but you've eternally changed my world. The goals, the assists, the trophies, the impossible dribbles, the free kicks, the little celebrations. eveery single moment has been engraved into my poo. And now you've gone to the twilight of your career, but still the goat, MY goat. I love you (poo)kie bear, my glorious king, Lionel Messi.
Argentina
Croatia1 - 2Spain
streets will never forget those 43 minutes where croatia lead…
Spain
Trabzonspor4 - 0Galatasaray
Dear Arne Slott, go fuck yourself
Trabzonspor
France4 - 1Belgium
sending my love to belgium
France
Rep. Of Ireland1 - 1Israel
Let’s hope we never play these disgusting “people” ever again
Greece0 - 0Germany
after the 6th goal germany were just being greedy bro
Germany
Newcastle1 - 2Liverpool
Oh Darwin, where do i begin. You definitely weren't the greatest striker to wear the number 9 for Liverpool but you are definitely my favourite. I miss you Darwin with all my heart. From you being absolutely unstoppable in that Minecraft kit to coming off the bench to score a double whilst we were a man down. I have supported Liverpool for 19 years and i don't know why but I have never loved a player as much as you. From your misses to your bangers i genuinely adored you for your entire tenure as a Liverpool player. Maybe in another life it would have worked out, but you will always be our star striker in my mind. You may not have been incredible but i adore you so much. this game is my favourite darwin moment.
Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur W1 - 6London City Lionesses W
there has to be a gas leak at spurs training facility
London City Lionesses WSpain3 - 1Czechia
fell asleep right before the half, woke up with 5 minutes left in the match and felt like i’d someone been drugged (photo for representation)
SpainFrance1 - 1Italy
world cup favorites france vs didn’t qualify italy 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Italy
Milan3 - 3Liverpool
Liverpool didn't stand a chance, Ancelottis Milan with Maldini, Pirlo, Kaká and Edin Džeko's childhood idol Shevchenko were heavy favorites. Under first-season manager Rafa Benitez, Liverpool finished 5th in the league and roughly 40,000 Scousers travelled to Istanbul, mostly hoping to just avoid Humiliation. And the first half was looking likely to be just that, with the legendary Maldini scoring from Pirlos free kick, after just 50 seconds. Following Kewell's injury and Crespo's brace set up by 04 & 07 Ballon D'or winners Shevchenko and Kaká, reds were down 3-0 going into half time. Liverpool didn't give up though, the fans sung YNWA so loudly during half time that the players report hearing it in the dressing rooms. And then in the second half came the six-minute spell. Norwegian Riise crossed to the captain Gerrard who scored a stunning Header. Šmicer smashed a long-range shot into the bottom right corner. Stadium was so loud I could barely hear the commentators. Some tackles maybe good, some tackles maybe shit and 2026 World Cup play off loser Gattuso fouls Gerrard in the box, with Carragher appealing for a red but not a soul on earth could understand him. The young Xabi, mogging me through the screen, steps up to equalize for LFC. He shoots a shit pen but then scores the rebound. 3-3. Just like that Arsenal Calcio Milan bottles their lead. Some good defending from Carragher, wasted chances from Tomasson, a great double save from Dudek, but nothing crazy, with the exception of Cissé's majestic hair and beard. Serginho steps up for Milan to start the Shootout. He blazes it over Gabriel-esque and Hamman scores. Dudek saved Pirlos shot, Big Cissé made it 2-0. Kaká ignored Dudeks weird mating dance and converted, Šmicer made it 3-2. Then Shevchenko, who scored the winning pen in Milans 2003 Final, gets his pen saved and scousers rejoice. LFCs 5th European Cup, 21 years after their last and now 21 years since this Turkish Delight. I want a juicy Kebab now ffs.
