Messi will make Argentina’s squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup – Sergio Aguero

Former Argentina and Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, has predicted his countryman, Lionel Messi, will make it into Argentina’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Aguero, 36, is of the opinion that his compatriot would be at the tournament ‘physically’, but would not be on the same level that he ‘always was’. Messi led … Continue reading Messi will make Argentina’s squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup – Sergio Aguero

Lamine Yamal vs Lionel Messi: What makes both players different

Lamine Yamal has been told he is not like Lionel Messi despite continuous comparisons between the pair Despite being 17, Yamal has been likened to some of the game's greatest players due to his eye-catching displays This season, he has garnered 13 goal contributions in 14 appearances as Barcelona chase La Liga and European glory … Continue reading Lamine Yamal vs Lionel Messi: What makes both players different

Lautaro Martinez scores an extra-time winner to give Argentina a 1-0 Copa América win over Colombia

Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina back-to-back Copa América titles and a third straight major tournament win with his extra time strike Sunday night. Martinez scored his fifth goal of the tournament in the 112th minute for a 1-0 win over Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium. Martinez broke toward the Colombia goal and shot across the goal from the right to … Continue reading Lautaro Martinez scores an extra-time winner to give Argentina a 1-0 Copa América win over Colombia

Lionel Messi sad over MLS sideline rule despite Miami win

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi expressed his anger over the new Major League Soccer rule that forces an injured player to the sideline for two minutes, saying, "These types of rules…it's going bad," after exiting the pitch during a 3-2 victory over host Montréal on Saturday night. In the 40th minute of the match, Montréal defender … Continue reading Lionel Messi sad over MLS sideline rule despite Miami win

Mateo Messi scores amazing bicycle kick goal

Mateo Messi might just end up filling the magical boots of his superstar father Lionel Messi after scoring a goal his father would be proud of. The Argentina national team captain has always insisted that his second-born son Mateo is a soccer fanatic, and this latest action proves that he has the best chance of following his dad in becoming a future … Continue reading Mateo Messi scores amazing bicycle kick goal

Messi’s 2022 World Cup jerseys predicted to top $10 mln at auction

Six football tops worn by Lionel Messi during last year's World Cup are set to go under the hammer and are tipped to fetch more than $10 million. [Photo/VCG] A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in December, Sotheby's announced Monday, estimating their … Continue reading Messi’s 2022 World Cup jerseys predicted to top $10 mln at auction

Messi: I’m delighted to be here one more time

A standing ovation for Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi. A moment to savour for his wife and their three children. A beaming Messi says: "Above all I have to congratulate everyone who was nominated for this award. I have to share this award with my team-mates and everything we achieved with the national … Continue reading Messi: I’m delighted to be here one more time

Messi sends Maradona a birthday wish, says latest Ballon d’Or win is his last

Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or Monday night, Erling Haaland finished second while Kylian Mbappe took third place. Speaking on the coveted award, Messi hinted on his retirement from professional football. In his words, "I don't know for how much longer I'll play but I plan to enjoy it. I can't put a number on it as … Continue reading Messi sends Maradona a birthday wish, says latest Ballon d’Or win is his last

Why Messi missed Ballon d’Or event at PSG stadium

Lionel Messi joked that PSG fans wouldn't want him parading his eighth Ballon d'Or at the club after things on the pitch didn't go as well as hoped. Messi won eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday Jokes PSG wouldn't want him parading it Relationship with the club & fans soured WHAT HAPPENED? Messi admitted after winning his record-extending … Continue reading Why Messi missed Ballon d’Or event at PSG stadium

Inter Miami and Argentina captain Lionel Messi wins men’s Ballon d’Or for record eighth time

Messi wins Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi wins an eighth Ballon d'Or. The pint-sized Argentine magician has done it again. Was it ever in any doubt? Messi extends his record having lifted the World Cup with his trophy. He wasn't nominated last year for the first time since 2005, but he's back on top of the world … Continue reading Inter Miami and Argentina captain Lionel Messi wins men’s Ballon d’Or for record eighth time