Cover image: Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his third goal from the penalty spot during his final match for the national team, a friendly against Benin, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, October 6, 2026. © Gustavo Garello, AP

Lionel Messi scores as Argentina beat Benin for his last international game

· France 24

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Spain have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Nations League. England beat the Czech Republic, thanks in particular to Harry Kane. Novak Djokovic won the China Open and Carlos Alcaraz the Japan Open. Jannik Sinner has brought his season to a close.