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It ‘hurts’ says Messi as he retires from international football

It ‘hurts’ says Messi as he retires from international football

  • Lionel Messi: ‘It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time’
  • Messi: ‘I always gave everything, not just in the last few years when we won everything but before that too, and I always fought and gave my all for this shirt’
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Spurs’ second-half collapse against Newcastle shows size of De Zerbi’s task

Spurs’ second-half collapse against Newcastle shows size of De Zerbi’s task

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Ollie Watkins’ arrival adds intrigue to Al-Hilal clash with Al-Ahli

Ollie Watkins’ arrival adds intrigue to Al-Hilal clash with Al-Ahli

By John Duerden ·
Al-Nassr maintain 100% start to Saudi Pro League season with home victory over Al-Taawoun

Al-Nassr maintain 100% start to Saudi Pro League season with home victory over Al-Taawoun

By Ali Khaled ·
Al-Ahli set up clash with Sundowns after labored win over Auckland in FIFA Intercontinental Cup

Al-Ahli set up clash with Sundowns after labored win over Auckland in FIFA Intercontinental Cup

By Mohammed Fayad ·
Analysis Postecoglou rubber-stamps his arrival in Saudi Pro League after spectacular victory over Al-Ettifaq

Postecoglou rubber-stamps his arrival in Saudi Pro League after spectacular victory over Al-Ettifaq

By John Duerden ·
Double Dutch delight as Bergwijn nets hat-trick and Reijnders bags first Saudi Pro League goal

Double Dutch delight as Bergwijn nets hat-trick and Reijnders bags first Saudi Pro League goal

By Mohammed Fayad ·
Hull stun Man Utd and Ipswich also enjoy winning Premier League return

Hull stun Man Utd and Ipswich also enjoy winning Premier League return

By Reuters ·
Cancelo joins Barcelona from Al-Hilal on 3-year-deal

Cancelo joins Barcelona from Al-Hilal on 3-year-deal

By Ali Khaled ·
Al-Hilal claim victory over Al-Fayha but questions remain amid apparent lack of cohesion

Al-Hilal claim victory over Al-Fayha but questions remain amid apparent lack of cohesion

By Mohammed Fayad ·
Ronaldinho returns in search of ‘beautiful’ 300th goal

Ronaldinho returns in search of ‘beautiful’ 300th goal

By AFP ·
Special Egyptian talent Hamza Abdelkarim taking giant leaps for Barcelona

Egyptian talent Hamza Abdelkarim taking giant leaps for Barcelona

By Bassil Mikdadi ·
Arsenal chief expects Arteta to sign new contract ‘very shortly’

Arsenal chief expects Arteta to sign new contract ‘very shortly’

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