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FOOTBALL EARTHQUAKE! Messi Retirement Bombshell Unlocks The Truth Behind His Greatest Triumphs And Agonies!.
After more than two decades representing Argentina, 39-year-old Lionel Messi has brought his legendary international career to a close, declaring that he has given everything he has to his country. Announcing his retirement on Monday, the icon leaves behind an unmatched legacy defined by monumental victories and heartbreaking near-misses.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Major Achievements
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Trophy Cabinet: Messi guided the Albiceleste to three major tournament titles, capturing the Copa América in 2021 and 2024, alongside the long-awaited World Cup victory in 2022 where he netted seven goals and starred in the final.
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Scoring Record: He retires as Argentina’s all-time leading goalscorer, racking up 125 goals across 207 total appearances.
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Tournament Longevity: He made history as the first player to feature in six separate World Cup editions.
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World Cup Footprint: He holds tournament records for most appearances (34), wins (23), and assists (12), while starting in three World Cup finals (2014, 2022, and 2026).
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Scoring Milestones: Throughout his international tenure, he netted 35 goals in major continental and global competitions and registered 11 hat-tricks.
Major Setbacks
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Inauspicious Start: His senior international debut in 2005 against Hungary ended in disaster when he was red-carded less than a minute after stepping onto the pitch.
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Final Heartbreaks: He suffered a grueling 1-0 extra-time defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup final, and fell short again in the 2026 final, which denied him a final fourth major international trophy.
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Copa América Trauma: The 2016 final brought severe heartbreak when Argentina lost to Chile on penalties—a match where Messi missed his spot-kick and briefly announced his retirement from the national team.
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Uncharacteristic Struggles: During the 2026 tournament, he uncharacteristically missed two penalties during open play, making history as the first player to do so in a single edition outside of shootouts.
Super Eagles and Brentford defender Benjamin Fredrick has finally made his competitive return to the pitch after enduring a grueling 287-day layoff due to a knee injury sustained in November 2025 while on loan at Belgian side FCV Dender EH. The 21-year-old center-back logged 45 minutes for Brentford U-21 in a dominant 5-1 Premier League 2 victory over Sunderland U-21 at Wheatsheaf Park before being substituted for Ollie Shield at halftime—a match highlighted by a hat-trick from Kaye Furo, son of former Nigeria international Iyenemi Furo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Fredrick’s lengthy absence sidelined him from the bronze-winning squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and interrupted a promising trajectory that saw him make his Super Eagles debut, feature prominently during Nigeria’s Unity Cup triumph under Eric Chelle, and play crucial minutes in the 2026 World Cup African play-offs in Morocco following his breakout campaign at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
His timely return provides a major boost for the national team as coach Eric Chelle prepares to unveil his squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where Nigeria is placed in Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, and co-hosts Tanzania. Meanwhile, Brentford U-21 will look to carry their momentum forward when they travel to face Hull City in the Premier League Cup on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, has adjourned a high-stakes suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/1888/2026) filed by African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his party against President Bola Tinubu, the APC, and INEC until September 28. The legal challenge seeks to disqualify President Tinubu from the 2027 presidential race over allegations that he submitted a forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate bearing the name “Tinubu Bola Adekunle”—a document he purportedly used dating back to his 1999 Lagos State governorship bid.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During Tuesday’s proceedings, a legal team led by Omosanya Popoola appeared for President Tinubu, while Alex Iziyon (SAN) represented INEC. However, Atiku’s counsel, Joseph Onu, argued that the President had not yet been personally served and requested an alternative service method or a formal written undertaking from Tinubu’s counsel. While INEC urged the court to press forward given that over 17 days had elapsed since filing, Justice Ekwo ruled that the court would not dictate how plaintiffs manage their case and granted the adjournment. In closing, the judge issued a stern warning to all parties and legal representatives to refrain from discussing the sub-judice matter in the media or on social media to avoid severe consequences.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has brought on Bright Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega as assistant coaches for the Olympic Eagles, a move made public on September 1 through a press statement by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media to the National Sports Commission (NSC) Director General. Chelle praised the two emerging tacticians for their strong backgrounds as the team gears up for the 2028 Olympic qualifiers kicking off in November 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ozebagbe currently serves as the Technical Adviser for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Ikorodu City—who narrowly missed a continental spot at the close of last season—while Ortega brings UEFA licensure, Scottish Football Association training experience, and his ongoing role as an assistant coach for Nigeria’s Flying Eagles. Having already presented his roadmap to the NSC leadership, Chelle is slated to open the team’s training camp in Abuja shortly.
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