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Lionel Messi
Messi scores a free kick as Miami fall 2–1 at Columbus
Inter Miami’s match report credits Messi with their equaliser in a 2–1 away defeat to Columbus Crew.
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2 dated reportsRonaldo leaves Portugal’s training camp
Ronaldo announced his departure from Portugal’s camp in Denmark. AFP reports that the Portuguese federation confirmed he had left the squad.
The announcement followed Jorge Jesus’s pre-match press conference. Portugal’s preparations continue with the remaining squad members. Ronaldo said he would explain his reasons in due course.
Leaving this camp does not, by itself, confirm retirement from international football.
Argentina call-up for Messi’s planned farewell on 6 October
Inter Miami confirms Messi and Rodrigo De Paul have been called up for Argentina’s friendly against Benin on 6 October.
The club describes the match at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires as Messi’s farewell appearance for Argentina. The fixture is upcoming; it has not yet been played.
Source published 22 September. Kick-off time is not stated in this announcement.
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