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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football in a lengthy statement that he put up on his social media handles on Monday. The announcement was followed by an outpouring of tributes from within and beyond the world of football, with many of
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho put the fierce club rivalry aside to congratulate Barcelona great Lionel Messi following his retirement from international football. During his first spell at Real Madrid, Mourinho had to devise specific plans to counter Messi
Lionel Messi ended his illustrious international career on Monday, finishing as Argentina all-time highest goalscorer, assist-maker and as the player with the most caps by some distance. Messi said that he had prepared his retirement statement just two days af
FIFA World Cup 2026 Leading Goal-scorers: Kylian Mbappe continued his sensational World Cup goal-scoring form as France routed Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 match on Tuesday night. Mbappe secured a brace as France proceeded to the Round of 16, where they will
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Thursday claimed that there were serious allegations in the report of the Sports Department regarding the efforts made during the previous LDF government's tenure to bring football legend Lionel Messi
Former India tweaker Harbhajan Singh brought up the example of Argentine great Lionel Messi to weigh in on if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can play in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Harbhajan said that if a 39-year-old Messi can help Argentina reach the final of the
Lionel Messi returned to the Inter Miami line-up after missing the team s previous game following the demise of his father, Jorge Messi. The Argentine superstar had travelled to Argentina to attend his father s funeral near Rosario on Sunday and spent time wit
On Wednesday, Messi issued a first reaction to the passing away of his father, and the Argentine superstar said that he cannot comprehend the loss and doesn't know how he will go on. He also added that his biggest motivator has gone, and the world seems to hav
News of Messi senior s death was first reported in Argentinian news outlets before tributes came in from Newell s Old Boys, Messi s childhood club, and Club Atletico Rosario Central, the football club based in the city of Rosario that was Lionel Messi s birthp
Messi s presence was such a major concern for Real Madrid that their preparations often revolved around finding a way to contain him. Sami Khedira recalled how meetings that were supposed to focus on Barcelona would quickly turn into lengthy discussions about
The much-hyped but unfulfilled visit of Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi and the national football team to Kerala has turned murkier, with a government inquiry now raising serious questions about the role of the previous LDF government. Sports Minister O J J
New Delhi: The France-Spain semi-final on Tuesday night promises a technical and tactical showdown. For France talisman Kylian Mbappe, this is a grand opportunity to clear two hurdles and establish himself as the biggest brand in football
The best referees, as the old saying goes, are the ones nobody remembers. They let the game breathe, keep the contest flowing and, after the final whistle, quietly fade into the background
Egypt's remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak against Argentina in the Round of 16, but the fallout from that dramatic encounter refuses to die down. Days after accusing FIFA of favouring Lionel Messi and the defending champions, Egypt have no
Wayne Rooney believes Lionel Messi s limited defensive contribution could offer England a route to hurting Argentina when the two rivals meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. Messi has once again been Argentina s decisive figure during their title defenc
As England and Argentina square off for the first time in a FIFA World Cup encounter in 24 years during the second semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday night, former English footballers are apprehensive and confident in equal measure about the Lionel Messi facto
Lionel Messi is set to face England for the first time in his international career when Argentina meet their arch-rivals in the second FIFA World Cup semi-final, 24 years after they last crossed paths on the global stage. While the 39-year-old captain has been
Diego Maradona never repented his Hand of God ; not because he thinks he didn t cheat, but because it was scored against England. He wrote in his autobiography, weighing his two goals in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals, the other arguably the greatest of the
Argentina secured a World Cup semi-final spot after a tough match. Lionel Messi celebrated the team's resilience and belief in their victory
Lionel Scaloni downplayed the political history between Argentina and England, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final clash. Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1, and England edged past Norway 2-1 in their quarter-final fixtures
Emotions boiled over during Argentina's World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland in Kansas City on Saturday, and even Lionel Messi briefly lost his cool. As the defending champions battled their way to a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory to set up a semifinal
The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final line-up is complete after England and Argentina survived demanding quarter-final examinations to join France and Spain in the tournament s final four. England secured their place with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over No
Defending world champions Argentina progressed to a second successive FIFA World Cup semi-final on Saturday, overcoming Switzerland 3-1 with extra-time strikes from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez at a packed Kansas City Stadium. After overcoming the odds
Lionel Messi: Yerba Mate FirstLucky socks and tunnel rituals aren t for everyone. For Argentina s striker Lionel Messi, the constant is yerba mate, the traditional South American herbal tea he has consumed since childhood
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni didn't hold back as he fired away at the allegations that FIFA was favouring his team in the ongoing World Cup. Ahead of the quarter-final against Switzerland, the Argentina manager said that there are some people in the tourname
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are having their own little contest in the midst of a World Cup that is heading to the business end. Right down to superb goals after soft penalties
Lionel Messi has once again been the driving force behind Argentina's World Cup campaign. The 39-year-old is enjoying another remarkable tournament, leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals while finding the net in every match so far
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup is leaping towards the final stretch of the knockouts, refereeing decisions have been magnified, and the scrutiny intense. They hit a crescendo during a frenzied Round of 16 match between world champions Argentina and Egypt, officiat
For a few moments, Egypt thought they had one foot in the quarterfinals. Mostafa Ziko wheeled away in celebration, shirt off, after putting Egypt 2-0 ahead against Argentina, only for play to be halted
Charlotte: Lionel Messi, the World Cup's all-time leading goal scorer, was among 29 players selected to the represent Major League Soccer on Wednesday against the LIGA MX All-Stars on July 29 at the MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina.Messi has 12 g
Messi was overcome with emotion after the final whistle, unable to hold back tears as he guided Argentina into another World Cup quarterfinal. The defending champions will now face Switzerland, who booked their place in the last eight after edging Colombia in
New Delhi: Before masterminding a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Egypt, Lionel Messi had his penalty saved by Moustafa Shobeir in the 21st minute. Having already failed to convert a penalty in the group stage match against Austria, Messi became the first playe
Five hours and fifteen minutes. That s how long it took 39-year-old Novak Djokovic to overcome 25-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4)
Lionel Messi had the chance to draw Argentina level before half-time when he stepped up to take a penalty. But his left-footed effort was brilliantly saved by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, and silence descended over the Atlanta Stadium
There are World Cups won by great teams, and then there are World Cups seized by one man until the tournament itself begins to look like an extension of his will. Diego Maradona did that in 1986
Lionel Messi once again delivered when Argentina needed him most, producing another unforgettable World Cup performance that added another chapter to his remarkable career. The Argentina captain could not hold back his tears after the final whistle as the defe
Egypt came within touching distance of producing the biggest upset of the FIFA World Cup 2026 before watching their dream unravel in heartbreaking fashion. The African side stunned Argentina by taking a 1-0 lead into half-time
Lionel Messi missed another penalty in the 2026 World Cup, his second of the tournament after his failed attempt from the spot vs Austria. Messi on Monday had the golden opportunity to equalize for Argentina against Egypt after the Latin America side had gone
Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Updates FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi once again finds himself at the centre of Argentina s World Cup campaign as the defending champions prepare to face Egypt in the round of 16. The 39-year-old has been in sensational form, scorin
Argentina vs Egypt Football Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Live Updates: Lionel Messi will be back in action, this time against Egyptian king Mohamed Salah as Argentina face Egypt in a tricky fixture in the Round of 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in A
Pedri hailed Lionel Messi's impact at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming that he hoped for a final showdown between Spain and Argentina. The defending champions beat Cape Verde in their Round of 32 clash and will face Egypt in the Round of 16
Cristiano Ronaldo, on the cusp of what he confirms will be his final World Cup appearance, shared reflections on his illustrious career and the joy of the tournament. Despite acknowledging his age, the Portuguese superstar expressed his desire to savor every m
In a game dominated by physical battles and simmering tempers over more than 100 minutes in Philadelphia, Kylian Mbappe made the decisive impact. The France captain converted from the penalty spot in the 70th minute against Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round
Lionel Messi did not sound angry when he spoke about Cabo Verde after Argentina s narrow World Cup escape. If anything, the smile behind the line made the scene even sharper: the same players who had roughed him up for 120 minutes were waiting for him after th
Mumbai: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni stood on the sidelines rubbing his eyes and forehead. This was his reaction to his team finding the decisive goal in the World Cup Round off 32 win over Cape Verde at Miami on Saturday morning (IST)
After Cape Verde gave Argentina an almighty scare before succumbing to an own goal to lose a tight Round of 32 match 3-2 in Extra Time, Lionel Messi was all praises for the World Cup debutants after the contest. After the match when he was taking photos with t
Cape Verde pushed Argentina to the very limit, taking the match into extra time before eventually losing 3-2. Although their World Cup journey ended there, the fearless manner in which they played earned widespread respect, including from Lionel Messi, whose b
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 delivered thrilling upsets and nail-biting finishes. Argentina narrowly escaped a penalty shootout against Cape Verde, while Egypt and Colombia advanced to the Round of 16
Lionel Messi once again rescued Argentina when they needed him most, producing a goal and an assist to steer the defending champions past a fearless Cape Verde side in a dramatic FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash on Saturday. Speaking after the match, Messi adm