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Messi haunted by Argentina heartbreak
Barcelona star Lionel Messi admitted to having shed tears over Argentina’s past international failures, but is gearing up for one last shot at World Cup glory. The Albiceleste have suffered plenty of heartbreak in recent years, losing three successive
Can Chelsea overcome daunting task to silence brilliant Barcelona?
Chelsea face a daunting battle when they take on Barcelona in their last 16 second-leg match at the Camp Nou on March 14. Can the Blues replicate their 2012 performance when they eliminated the Catalans in front of their home fans?
EL Clasico: Real Madrid vs Barcelona Preview
Real Madrid host their bitter rivals, Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium this Saturday Spanish La Liga | Saturday 23 December | Santiago Bernabeu Stadium | 14:00 Real Madrid host their bitter rivals, Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
El Clasico Promotion
Stand a chance of winning one of six all-expenses-paid trips to see Real Madrid face Barcelona at the Bernabeu with Hollywoodbets! Our El Clasico promotion is coming back and it’s going to be bigger and better than before! The
Uruguay vs Argentina Preview
Uruguay host Argentina in a mouth-watering CONMEBOL 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. World Cup Qualifier | Friday 1 September | Estadio Centenario | 01:00 We take an early-season break from domestic league football for a week of World Cup
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Preview
Another El Clasico is upon as Barca look to blow the title race wide open when they face Real Madrid. Spanish La Liga | Sunday 23 April | Santiago Bernabeu | 20:45 The footballing world will come to a
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Preview
Atletico Madrid and Barcelona lock horns this weekend in what promises to be a title-defining matchup. Spanish La Liga | Sunday 26 February | Vicente Calderon Stadium | 17:15 Spanish giants, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, lock horns at the
Villarreal vs Barcelona Preview
The Spanish La Liga returns this weekend with a cracking contest between Villarreal and Barcelona. Spanish La Liga | Sunday 8 January | El Madrigal | 21:45 The Spanish La Liga returns this weekend with a mouth-watering matchup between
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Preview
The first El Clasico of the season is upon us as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew their rivalries. Spanish La Liga | Saturday 3 December | Camp Nou | 17:15 All heads turn to Spain this weekend as Barcelona
Conte: Hazard can reach Messi and Ronaldo’s levels
Antonio Conte hopes to make Eden Hazard as good as Messi & Ronaldo. (Picture: Twitter) New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte sees no reason why the likes of Eden Hazard can’t consistently play at the same level as Lionel Messi
Where to now for Argentina? – by Jesse Nagel
Lionel Messi has called it quits for Argentina at the age of 29, following defeats in four major finals. At the age of 29, Argentina were forced to bid farewell to their best and arguably greatest player that ever
Messi found guilty of tax fraud
Lionel Messi has been handed a 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud. (Picture: Twitter) Spanish reports are suggesting that Lionel Messi has been slapped with a suspended 21-month prison sentence after being found guilty of tax fraud. The Argentina
Messi quits internationals after Copa defeat
Lionel Messi has retired from international football after losing out in four major tournament finals. Lionel Messi has sensationally retired from international football following Argentina’s loss on penalties to Chile in the final of the Copa America Centenario. Messi,
Argentina vs Chile Preview
Argentina will meet reigning champions Chile in a rematch of the 2015 Copa America final. Copa America 2016 Final | Monday 27 June | MetLife Stadium | 02:00 Argentina and Chile will lock horns in the 2016 Copa America Final; a repeat of the 2015
Argentina vs Chile Preview
Alexis Sanchez and Lionel Messi will go toe-to-toe when Chile go up against Argentina. Copa America | Tuesday 7 June | Levi’s Stadium | 04:00 South American heavyweights Argentina and Chile battle it out in Group D of the
Barcelona vs Sevilla Preview
Just Sevilla stand in Barca’s way of claiming the domestic double. Who will come out on top? Copa del Rey Final | Sunday 22 May 2016 | Vicente Calderon Stadium | 21:30 La Liga champions Barcelona will take on Europa
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Preview
Spanish La Liga | El Clasico | Saturday 2 April | Camp Nou | 20:30 Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid will do battle at the Camp Nou on Saturday for the second El Clasico fixture of the season. Having won the reverse tie
Arsenal vs Barcelona Preview
UEFA Champions League | Tuesday 23 February | Emirates Stadium | 21:45 The UEFA Champions League round of 16 has served up some explosive encounters – with one of them being Arsenal taking on the title holders Barcelona. Two teams that pride themselves on possession
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Preview
Spanish La Liga | Saturday 30 January | Camp Nou | 17:00 Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid on Saturday in a highly-anticipated meeting between the last two league champions. The pressure is huge and the teams arrive at the clash at Camp Nou
Valencia vs Barcelona Preview
Spanish La Liga | Saturday 5 December | Mestalla Stadium | 21:30 La Liga champions Barcelona face a tricky fixture against Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium on Saturday night. Los Che are unbeaten at home in their last 18 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.