Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell
Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career.

Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career.










Israeli footballer Saied Abu Farchi has been sent off during a Nations League match after using a corner flag.
A gold at the Asian Games will cap off an unprecedented season for the world number one.
Agnes Ngetich finished 50 seconds ahead of compatriot Veronica Loleo, who came second.
Accommodation crisis, transport gaffes and national anthem mix-ups headline the games before their opening in Japan.
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In a cost-cutting move, Japan decided against setting up a dedicated athletes’ village but now faces a backlash.
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The Americans won the 100m and 200m at the Ultimate Championship that saw elite athletes win $150,000 each.