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Argentina3 - 0Benin
I’ve been holding out on writing this. I usually have a lot to say, but I really didn’t know where to begin, and posting this would really cement the fact that your international career is really over. I still don’t really know what to say. Even as I write this more than 12 hours after the game has finished I still can’t stop the tears from flowing. I’ve had the privilege of watching Messi for 16 years. I’ve been blessed to be able to follow his career and week in, week out, see him produce unimaginable amounts of magic and mesmerize me everytime. I think part of what makes this goodbye so hard is how fairy tale like this journey has been. I remember crying after the 2014 World Cup final, being depressed over back to back copa final losses, and helpless after the 2016 World Cup early exit. I defended you even when people would burn your shirts or say you’re not worthy because i knew that wasn’t true. I still had joy from watching you work wonders at Barcelona, and I will forever be grateful for being able to tune in or watch a Messi highlight when life wasn’t going good or I felt down. I remember feeling the heartbreak when it was announced you wouldn’t be at Barcelona anymore. And then I remember the joy that followed internationally. Finally a Copa America win, then the finalissima, and then wow the 2022 World Cup. I cried when I thought the Dutch would take us out, but Argentina prevailed. And a World Cup final in such dramatic fashion, a roller coaster of a ride. Fast forward to 2026, where everyone doubted Messi. What an unbelievable campaign, from a 39 year old. I wish we won that World Cup, ended in heartbreak but I guess it couldn’t be too perfect of an ending. Thank you for everything you have given me Messi. I fell in love with you first then the sport. You gave me the gift of playing and enjoying this beautiful game. The tears of joy and sorrow were all worth it, till next time Messi.
Argentina
Columbus Crew2 - 1Inter MiamiOnly star is for Messi’s free kick. Hire a firing squad, line up miamis coaching staff, team, and front office, and execute them.
Inter Miami
New York City0 - 1New York Red Bulls
New York Red BullsInter Miami2 - 0Cruz Azul
Another trophy for the goat and another masterclass from him.
Inter MiamiBarcelona7 - 2Racing Santander
Idk man
BarcelonaBarcelona5 - 1Feyenoord
Defense a bit shaky at times but wow this attack and midfield is a joy to watch. Raphinha and Yamal again with outstanding performances
BarcelonaInter Miami2 - 2Atlanta United
Genuinely execute the coaching staff and most of the team
Inter MiamiBarcelona5 - 2Rayo Vallecano
Goals galore, what a joy to watch Barca.
BarcelonaInter Miami7 - 1Montreal
Messi please play forever.
Inter MiamiBarcelona2 - 0Athletic Club
Barca definitely should’ve scored more.
Barcelona
Inter Miami4 - 2Atletico San Luis
He’s 39 btw. And still carrying
Inter MiamiNew York City1 - 1Toronto
New York CityNew York City3 - 1Chicago Fire
Sad no lewa goal, he barely got any service. NYCFC were just too good
New York City
Spain1 - 0ArgentinaThank you Messi for making me fall in love with the beautiful game. Thank you Messi for being the reason I picked up a football. Thank you Messi for being something I look forward to week in and week out. What a gift. Spain deserved this World Cup, but it’s sad to see Messi lose another final and his team mostly ghost.
Argentina
France4 - 6England
Shithouseey and vibes. Loved it
FranceEngland1 - 2ArgentinaMessi again at the heart of the attack. Great resilience from the entire team once again though, incredible.
ArgentinaArgentina3 - 1Switzerland
I love this team but I also hate this team.
ArgentinaArgentina3 - 2Egypt
Egypt thoroughly deserved it with the way they played. Football is the greatest sport in the world. But Lionel Messi is just inevitable. The greatest there will ever be. No words.
Argentina
USA1 - 4Belgium
USA defense and goalie once again crumble in a World Cup knockout game.
Belgium
Portugal0 - 1SpainAnother day another Ronaldo stinker.
Spain
Mexico2 - 3England
England
Argentina3 - 2Cape Verde Islands
Quite a few standout performances. Vozinha is just amazing, what a performance. Argentinas midfield and strikers were horrendous this game. Messi was the most dangerous player out there, and Licha and Cuti held it down. Game of the tournament.
Argentina
Belgium3 - 2Senegal
Absolute scenes. What a comeback and what an ending to a crazy game. Shame it had to be a pen but the right call.
Belgium
France3 - 0Sweden
SwedenMexico2 - 0Ecuador
Fantastic overall performance by Mexico, wow. The Azteca is amazing btw.
Mexico
Ivory Coast1 - 2Norway
What a game, both teams had a lot of good moments. Ivory Coast just didn’t get it right a lot of times in the final pass/shot.
Scotland0 - 3Brazil
Brazil
Brazil2 - 1Japan
Brazil
Netherlands1 - 1Morocco
Morocco
Jordan1 - 3ArgentinaMessi really still is the heart of this team.
Argentina
Germany2 - 1Ivory Coast
Germany