Lionel Messi's son, Mateo, achieved further success in his budding football career by leading Inter Miami Academy to the Naples Cup title.

Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star's first match since announcing his retirement from international football.

Argentina football legend and UEFA Champions League winner with Manchester United, Carlos Tevez, could play his farewell match for Boca Juniors in December this year.

The tribute will be held across men's and women's divisions and disciplines, with stadiums equipped with screens also instructed to play an AFA institutional video before matches.

Football teams across Argentina will pay tribute to Lionel Messi with a mid-game minute of applause during their next match following his decision to retire from international duty.

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi left the world absolutely stunned after he announced his retirement from international football.

Lionel Messi has added his own twist to the long-running debate over football's greatest player by sharing a receipt-style Instagram post highlighting his achievements with Argentina.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced a special tribute for Lionel Messi following his retirement from international football.

Argentina face a testing transition period as they attempt to move on from Lionel Messi's international retirement, with question marks also hanging over the futures of coach Lionel Scaloni and several ageing players.

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah congratulated Lionel Messi on his international journey on Tuesday, following the Argentine legend's retirement.