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Nahuel Molina

Nahuel Molina — Argentina right-back who won the 2022 World Cup and two Copa Americas, recently transferred to Roma from Atletico Madrid.

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … orld Cup-winning team and former international teammates have been brought together to join pre-match and post-match ceremonies.While key figures like Rodrigo De Paul and Giovani Lo Celso are present, European club commitments prevented players like Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina …

    The Last Dance: Football prepares for emotional farewell as Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Embolo follows Xhaka out of Swiss squad over fake Covid documents By AFP September 26, 2026 12:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's defender #26 Nahuel Molina and Switzerland's midfielder #10 Gran …

    Embolo follows Xhaka out of Swiss squad over fake Covid documents
  5. The Standard

    … The friendlies are also expected to count towards suspensions handed down following incidents after Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain.Midfielder Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban, while defender Nahuel Molina was suspended for seven games and Thiago Almada for one …

    Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Midfielder Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban, while defender Nahuel Molina was suspended for seven games and Thiago Almada for one.

    Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
  7. August 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    … t Spain won 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Paredes' teammate Nahuel Molina …

    Argentina's Paredes suspended for 10 games for World Cup fight
  9. Citizen Digital

    Roma signs Argentina's Molina from Atletico Madrid By AFP August 13, 2026 12:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain’s #17 forward Nico Williams, under pressure from Argentina's #26 defender Nahuel Molina, …

    Roma signs Argentina's Molina from Atletico Madrid
  10. July 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Argentina players including Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Leandro Paredes, as well as Argentinian official Roberto Ayala, were involved in the incidents, as was Spain's Pablo Martin Paez Gavira. …

    FIFA probes Argentina over World Cup final ill-discipline, Falklands banner
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Argentina players including Atletico Madrid defender Nahuel Molina and former Paris Saint-Germain player Leandro Paredes were involved in the incidents. …

    De la Fuente blasts 'unacceptable' behaviour of Argentina after World Cup final
  13. The Standard

    … were no real chances to speak of in the first half, but England struck in the 55th minute.Kane was involved in the build-up as the ball eventually came to Morgan Rogers on the right, and he whipped in a low cross towards the back post where Gordon stole in front of Nahuel Molina …

    Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final
  14. Citizen Digital

    … England broke the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half when Gordon burst into the box, getting in front of Nahuel Molina to sidefoot home Morgan Rogers' cross. …

    Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final
Sport

Messi plays final Argentina match in emotional farewell

The News

Lionel Messi, 39, leads Argentina in an international friendly against Benin at Estadio Más Monumental, marking the end of his 21-year international career. Over 80,000 supporters attended the match, dubbed "The Last Tango," following Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final and his father's passing.

6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Messi plays final Argentina match in emotional farewell

    Lionel Messi, 39, leads Argentina in an international friendly against Benin at Estadio Más Monumental, marking the end of his 21-year international career. Over 80,000 supporters attended the match, dubbed "The Last Tango," following Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final and his father's passing.

    6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Swiss players Xhaka and Embolo dropped for fake Covid documents

    Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admitted to using a forged Covid vaccine certificate during the pandemic and will miss the next four Nations League matches. Striker Breel Embolo was omitted from the squad after being sanctioned for using forged Covid-19 test certificates.

    26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Messi to play farewell match for Argentina against Benin

    Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Messi named in Argentina squad for Benin farewell friendly

    Lionel Messi was called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement in August. The 39-year-old's international career included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Paredes suspended 10 matches for World Cup final conduct

    FIFA suspended Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 international matches and fined him $90,000 for his behaviour during clashes with Spain players in the World Cup final on July 19, which Spain won 1-0.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Roma signs Argentinian right-back Molina from Atletico Madrid

    AS Roma completed the signing of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning right-back Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid for a reported 17 million euros. The 28-year-old, who also featured in last month's World Cup final when Argentina lost to Spain, has 65 caps for Argentina and won two Copa Americas.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 July

  1. FIFA investigates Argentina players over World Cup final conduct

    FIFA opened proceedings into Argentina players for their behaviour after losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain 1–0 after extra time, with several Argentina players and staff confronting Spanish rivals after the match in New York.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

  1. Spain coach condemns Argentina players' behaviour after World Cup final

    Spain head coach Luis De la Fuente called the behaviour of several Argentina players and coaching staff "unacceptable" and "intolerable" after they confronted Spanish players following Spain's 1–0 victory in extra time in the World Cup final in New York last Sunday.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Argentina beat England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final

    Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 comeback victory over England in a World Cup semi-final, with Enzo Fernandez equalizing in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner in stoppage time. Argentina will face European champions Spain in the final.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Argentina beats England 2-1 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Lionel Messi engineered a comeback for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, securing a 2-1 victory to keep the defending champions on track for back-to-back titles. Argentina will face Spain in the final in New Jersey on Sunday.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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