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Emotion, tears as Messi prepares for Argentina farewell

An emotional Lionel Messi prepared to bring the curtain down on his glittering 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in a friendly against Benin.

Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time in Nations League matches, but said he remained available for his country.

Kane eyes Ronaldo record after matching England cap mark

Harry Kane refused to rule out catching Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the international goalscoring charts after netting twice against the Czech Republic to celebrate his record-equalling 125th England cap.

England needed to 'move on' from World Cup pain, says Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel hailed England's response to an agonising World Cup exit after scoring 14 goals in their opening four Nations League matches.

Spain fight back to beat Croatia, Kane adds to record for England

Spain fought back against Croatia to win 2-1 in Split on Tuesday and remain perfect in Nations League Group A3 while Harry Kane continued his hot form as England beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to stay second.

O'Neill to stay at Celtic after period of "reflection"

Martin O'Neill confirmed on Tuesday he will remain as Celtic manager after reflecting on his future during the international break.

Merino double helps Spain beat Croatia, reach Nations League quarters

Mikel Merino hit a brace to help World Cup winners Spain seal qualification to the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Croatia on Tuesday.

Kane marks 125th England cap with Wembley Nations League double

Harry Kane celebrated his record-equalling 125th England cap with two trademark goals as Thomas Tuchel's side cruised past the Czech Republic 3-0 on Tuesday for their third straight Nations League win.

As Messi bows out, Argentines say 'thank you'

Argentines will bid farewell to Lionel Messi with a huge "thank you" themed send-off in Buenos Aires on Tuesday as the legendary captain ends his more-than-two-decade international career with a friendly against Benin.

Emmys gala will now stream its premier television awards

The Emmy Awards that celebrate the best in television are the latest entertainment industry gala to ink a streaming deal, and will leave broadcast for Amazon Prime starting next year.

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