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Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?On what will be his 208th appearance, the country's most-capped player and record goal scorer will bid an emotional farewell in a friendly against Benin at the Monumental in Buenos Aires.Arguably Argentina's greatest ever player - only Diego Maradona comes close - announced his retirement from the national team on 31 August, six weeks after the World Cup final...

PARIS, France, Oct 6 – France scored four goals in the final 13 minutes to come from behind to beat Belgium in the Nations League as Zinedine Zidane maintained his unbeaten start in charge. Dodi Lukebakio scored Belgium’s opening goal after running on to Romeo Lavia’s brilliant 60-yard through ball before beating France debutant keeper Guillaume Restes. France kept knocking on the door and eventually levelled when Desire Doue’s low shot from outside the box beat...

Coco Gauff has had to endure online racial abuse after her latest victory at the China Open; The American star beat 16-year-old Sun Xinran in straight sets though there was an incident at a key moment when Gauff had to stop a point; Gauff explained the unfortunate situationCoco Gauff has said she has been racially abused on social media following an incident in her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.The world No 4 won 7-5 6-1 against the 16-year-old from China to progress to the last 16 in...

Match report from the UEFA Nations League Group B2 match between Northern Ireland and Georgia at Windsor Park; Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili saves Isaac Prices late penalty in stalemateIsaac Price missed a late penalty as Northern Ireland were held to a goalless draw by Georgia which nevertheless keeps them top of their Nations League group.Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili guessed right to keep out Price's 84th-minute spot-kick after a combination of Nodar Lominadze...

Plus: Arsenal have been handed yet another injury headache after Max Dowman withdrew from Englands U19squad; Antonio Conte has dropped a hint that he would like to take over the reins at Man Utd in the future; Bournemouth are angry that Alex Scott has suffered a serious injuryThe top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet was left out of the France squad on Monday evening after picking up a hamstring strain - talkSPORTNoni Madueke has...

Billy Gilmour is excited by the prospect of earning a 50th Scotland cap after a key role in Sebastien Pocognoli's first win as national head coach.Billy Gilmour is "excited" at the prospect of a 50th Scotland capStill fresh-faced, still slight of stature, still to reach the peak of his powers after a career blighted by untimely injuries, it is hard to believe Billy Gilmour is already on the brink of a 50th cap for Scotland.The 25-year-old midfielder at last is winning the...

Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.Coco Gauff won the US Open in 2023 and the French Open in 2025The American had been serving at 4-5 in the first set her Chinese opponent thought she had hit a winner.However, Gauff raised her hand to halt play because of a flickering light in the side panels surrounding the court.Gauff won the next three points to hold for 5-5 before she closed out the set, and then...

Watch highlights as Northern Ireland end the extended window with a 0-0 Nations League draw against Georgia at Windsor Park.Source: BBC Sport

With eight points from four games, Northern Ireland show real progress through what manager Michael O'Neill calls "one of the most enjoyable windows" he has had in international football.Northern Ireland drew both home games on the Nations League window 0-0Northern Ireland's first nine points in the Uefa Nations League were accumulated over the grand total of 17 games.Finishing their four-game window with a stalemate against Georgia on Monday night ensured Michael...

Sky Sports News' Mark McAdam and Vinny O'Connor are joined by Liverpool fan Dan Morgan to discuss Andoni Iraola's start to life at Liverpool as he attempts to implement a style of play he had great success with at Bournemouth.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerSource: Sky Sports

Andoni Iraolas start at Liverpool examined on the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast; Have big selection calls and pragmatic moves set up opportunity for high-octane lift-off this weekend? Watch Liverpool vs Man City live on Sky Sports on Sunday from 4pm; kick-off 4.30pm.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerAndoni Iraola has made an unbeaten start as Liverpool boss – but will he get lift-off at Anfield in the huge clash with Manchester City on Sunday?The impact of...

Premier League players dominate the 2026 Golden Boy shortlist making up nearly a third of the 25 finalists for the prize awarded to the best U21 mens player in Europe; Barcelona have three players in contention - more than any other club - but Lamine Yamal is not on the listArsenal and England midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly has been included in the 25-man shortlist for this year's Golden Boy award.The 20-year-old is one of eight Premier League players in contention for the prize,...