Taylor reflects on 'legacy' ahead of fairytale ending

Four days out from Katie Taylor's long awaited farewell fight in Croke Park and the mood among her team is one of misty-eyed euphoria.

Lionel Messi expresses deep emotions about leaving the national team, reflecting on his journey and the pride of representing Argentina while acknowledging the emergence of younger talent

On Monday, Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his extraordinary international career, ending a 21-year journey with Argentina that took him from a shy teenager carrying enormous expectations to the country's most decorated modern footballer.

No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina  Reuters

Lionel Messi brought down the curtain on his extraordinary international career on Monday, announcing his retirement soon after inspiring Argentina to within one victory of a second successive World Cup triumph.

Aug 31 : Lionel Messi brought down the curtain on his extraordinary international career on Monday, announcing his retirement soon after inspiring Argentina to within one victory of a second successive World Cup triumph.At 39, two decades after first appearing on football’s biggest stage, Messi walked away having long

Argentine great calls time on playing for his country six weeks after World Cup final defeat and the death of his father this month