Lionel Messi confirms that he will not take part in the 2026 World Cup.

“As I said earlier, I don't think I will participate in the next World Cup. I haven't changed my mind about that.

The Argentina’s official national team training centre has been renamed "Lionel Andres Messi training centre” .

Lionel Messi scored the 800th goal of his career as Argentina beat Panama in Buenos Aires on Thursday.

Messi found the net direct from a free-kick in the 89th minute to seal a 2-0 victory.

That was Messi's 99th international career goal. He has scored 701 at club level.