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FIFA World Cup:Messi: Yamal Is Already One of the World’s Best
Lionel Messi has said Lamine Yamal sentiment will be put aside when Argentina face Spain in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.
Messi salutes Argentina’s ‘special’ grit after dramatic World Cup semi-final victory
Argentina fought back to win 2-1 over England in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and will face Spain in Sunday’s final. Argentina looked to be heading out after Anthony Gordon gave England the lead, but they produced another late
Argentina stun England with late comeback to reach World Cup final
Argentina booked their place in the World Cup final after scoring twice late on to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon looked to have fired England into their first World Cup final
Argentina outlast 10-man Switzerland in FIFA World Cup extra-time thriller
Argentina left it late, but finally booked a FIFA World Cup semifinal date with England after a 3-1 victory in extra time over a spirited Switzerland. Lionel Scaloni’s men made an electric start and wasted little time asserting themselves.
FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi admits ‘huge’ relief of equaliser after missed penalty
The Argentina captain saw his spot-kick saved in the opening stages, denying the defending champions what would have been a first-half equaliser. Instead, Egypt carried a one-goal advantage into the interval and stretched it to 2-0 in the 67th
Magical Messi breaks World Cup record with brace as Argentina ease past Austria
Lionel Messi made history with a brace of goals as Argentina eased past Austria in their FIFA World Cup Group J encounter in Dallas, Texas, on Monday.
Transfer News: Lionel Messi Strikes New Deal as MLS Transfer Window Looms
Lionel Messi, the legendary eight-time Ballon d’Or recipient and 2022 World Cup winner, has officially pledged his future to Inter Miami with a contract extension running through 2028.
Lionel Messi scores twice on final home appearance for Argentina
Messi opened the scoring in the 39th minute with a deft chip over the onrushing goalkeeper after a clever pass from Julian Alvarez.
Lionel Messi’s heart continues to resonate with Barcelona
Lionel Messi may now call the United States home, captivating fans with Inter Miami, but his bond with Barcelona remains as deep as ever.
MLS: LIONEL MESSI AND LUIS SUAREZ SET TO KICKOFF SEASON WITH DAVID BECKHAM’S INTER MIAMI
Superstars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are set to kick off the most star-studded season of the Major Soccer League yet with Inter Miami on Wednesday.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi claims record eighth Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi was crowned Ballon d’Or winner for a record eighth time after leading Argentina to World Cup glory. The 36-year-old scored twice in the final as Argentina saw off France to win the tournament for the first time
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL WRAP: Haaland masterclass, United wobble and more!
Haaland dazzles, United wobbles and Bayern cruise – Damien Kayat looks back at an action-packed weekend of European football.
Paris St Germain name Christophe Galtier as coach to replace Mauricio Pochettino
Paris St Germain have appointed Christophe Galtier as their new coach after announcing the long-expected departure of Mauricio Pochettino.
Messi cherishes ‘beautiful’ night for Argentina at Wembley
Lionel Messi hailed Argentina’s “beautiful final” after they downed Italy 3-0 to claim Finalissima success at a sold-out and partisan Wembley.
Karim Benzema chasing Champions League single-season scoring record
Karim Benzema goes into Real Madrid’s second leg against Manchester City with the Champions League single-season scoring record in sight.
Real Madrid vs Paris Saint-Germain Preview
These are now the games for all the marbles! PSG drew blood first, but everyone loves a comeback story, right?
Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid Preview
The Champions League has returned in all its glory – so we just simply had to have it as a feature in the paper! City, Bayern Munich and Liverpool are all in action in somewhat simple ties (if there
Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi has won the seventh men’s Ballon d’Or of his illustrious career at a ceremony in Paris.
French Ligue 1: Gameweek 11 Preview
The rivalry, the passion, and for all the marbles! The Le Classique Derby! Marseille look to strut their confidence when they begrudgingly host Paris Saint-Germain at the Orange Velodrome. Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe are finding their rhythm, while for
Pep Guardiola salutes ‘unstoppable’ Lionel Messi after Champions League loss
Pep Guardiola admitted it would have been impossible to control Lionel Messi for the full game after the Argentinian helped sink Manchester City in the Champions League.
Considered one of the greatest footballers ever, Messi made his senior debut for Barcelona in 2004 at the age of 17. Over the following two decades, he became the symbol of the club, guiding them to multiple domestic and international victories. Renowned for his exceptional dribbling, vision, and playmaking, Messi dominated the global football scene, helping Barcelona secure 10 La Liga championships, 7 Copa del Rey trophies, and 4 UEFA Champions League titles.
On an individual level, Messi’s career is unmatched. He has won a record-breaking seven Ballon d’Or awards, which recognize the world’s best player, in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, and 2021. He also earned the Golden Shoe six times as Europe’s top scorer. His incredible goal-scoring prowess has seen him net over 700 goals in his career, including more than 670 for Barcelona, making him the club’s all-time top scorer.
On the international stage, Messi’s journey with Argentina was marked by near misses for many years. Despite early disappointments and three final losses in the FIFA World Cup (2014) and Copa América (2007, 2015, 2016), he finally won major international honours by leading Argentina to victory in the 2021 Copa América. His ultimate achievement came in 2022 when he led Argentina to win the World Cup in Qatar, solidifying his status among football’s legends. Messi was named the tournament’s best player and awarded the Golden Ball.
Currently, Messi plays for Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer (MLS) after two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, following his departure from Barcelona in 2021.