Lionel Messi played his last match for the Argentina national team, securing a 3-0 victory against Benin. The match was notable not only for the scoreline but also for the heartfelt tributes paid to Messi before and after the game.
In addition to Messi’s farewell, notable achievements in international football included Spain’s qualification for the quarter-finals of the Nations League and England’s victory over the Czech Republic, with Harry Kane playing a pivotal role in their success. On the tennis front, Novak Djokovic claimed titles in both Beijing and Tokyo, while Jannik Sinner concluded his season.
