One of the most attractive matches in the second round of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup was Argentina vs. Mexico, and that's why FIFA placed it in primetime and at the biggest venue in Qatar, Lusail Iconic Stadium, which has capacity for 80,000 fans, and will host the World Cup final. Lionel Messi opened the scoreboard on the second half for Argentina and proved key to have them con...Full Story »

Lionel Messi said Argentina have "no excuses" for their astonishing 2-1 defeat to lowly Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, one of the greatest World Cup shocks of all time. The South Americans came to Qatar on a 36-match unbeaten run stretching back to 2019, and were considered by many to be the tournament favourites. But they got off to a disastrous start when the Saudis(opens in new tab), ranked 51s...Full Story »

Even the strictly sober Saudis must have fancied a Bud to toast the most remarkable result in their football history and one which is sending shockwaves through the World Cup. Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty From a goal down after ten minutes and three hair’s-breadth offside decis...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has dismissed "rumours" about his fitness and said he is ready to lead Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar. There have been suggestions that Messi has been missing parts of training sessions because of an ankle injury but the Paris Saint-Germain forward said he will play against Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday. "I'm feeling well," Messi told a news conference on Mond...Full Story »

PSG star Lionel Messi has hinted at signing a new contract with the Parisians. In a conversation with his former national team teammate Ezequiel Lavezzi, Messi gave several hints on what the future may hold for him. He knows that the doors are more than open at both the Camp Nou and the Parc des Princes, as the French side will do everything they can to renew his deal. "It was hard to leave ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are on the same team but unfortunatelly for fans that have dreamed for it to be on the field, this time both superstars are collaborating with Louis Vuitton on a marketing campaing ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. Piers Morgan to Ronaldo imagine the WC final and it’s between Portugal & Argentina:“You score 2 and Messi scores 2 and ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has opened up on his relationship with fierce rival Lionel Messi. That's after slamming Manchester United in a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV. Cristiano Ronaldo has had his say on rival Lionel MessiCredit: Getty - Contributor The veteran striker, 37, stunned United by claiming the club have BETRAYED him. Ronaldo also had a pop at manager Erik ten Hag, decla...Full Story »

Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi suggested he could end his playing career soon, depending in part on family responsibilities. WHAT HAPPENED? Messi, who recently said that he doesn't think he'll play much longer, reiterated that his future in football is uncertain. WHAT THEY SAID: "I don't know, so many things happen," Messi told Universo Valdano when asked about when he m...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has remained coy on his own nation's chances at the World Cup but has weighed in on England's hopes of lifting the iconic trophy for the first time since 1966 in Qatar. Messi will be looking to cap off his illustrious career by clinching the feat that has evaded him so far but hasn't included Argentina in his three favourites for glory. Lionel Scaloni's Argentina ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive tell-all interview slating Manchester United proves Lionel Messi's the GOAT, fans reckon. A decades long debate has raged about who the 'greatest of all time' is between the two football icons, with fans often split over who grabs the top spot. But after Ronaldo's latest petulant antics, Messi's the clear winner in the eyes of public. Ronaldo brutally ripped int...Full Story »

PSG ace Lionel Messi feels Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has harmed the game. The Argentine forward played some of his best football under the guidance of Guardiola at Barcelona in what is widely regarded as the best club side in history. Speaking during an interview with Universo Valdano, he recalled his time at Barcelona with Guardiola. "Guardiola did football a lot of harm because e...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski says he'd welcome Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona. The PSG attacker has been linked with a return to Barca next summer. Lewandowski told Marca: "Messi is absolutely brilliant with the amazing passes he plays to the striker. "If you think about Messi, he has this brilliant connection with strikers. He knows how to put the ball into the box, between the lines... he's th...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has, late on Saturday, spoken out once more on the prospect of Lionel Messi returning to the club. Chatter surrounding a potential reunion between Barca and Messi, of course, has been in circulation almost since the moment of his departure back in the summer of 2020. This comes with the Argentine - owing to ongoing financial concerns at the Camp Nou - having ...Full Story »

PSG manager Christophe Galtier says his players are likely feeling apprehensive ahead of the team's final game before the World Cup. PSG in action on Sunday Last game before World Cup Players wary of injury WHAT HAPPENED? PSG play their final game before the World Cup on Sunday in Ligue 1. Galtier has acknowledged that some of his players are nervous about the possibility of picking up i...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi says the current squad has a lot in common with the team that reached the World Cup final in 2014. Messi talks World Cup hopes Thinks current side is similar to 2014 finalists Calls on team to be united WHAT HAPPENED? Messi has shared his thoughts ahead of the tournament, with Argentina heading to Qatar as one of the pre-tournament favourites after winnin...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI has suffered an injury scare just two weeks before the World Cup kicks off. Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the Argentine will miss tomorrow's trip to Lorient with an inflamed Achilles tendon. Argentina will be sweating on the fitness of captain Lionel Messi However, the club insist it is only a minor problem. And they expect him to return to full training next week. PSG host Aux...Full Story »

Lionel Messi is reportedly ignoring phone calls from Barcelona as his Paris Saint-Germain contract ticks closer towards ending. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner left Barca for PSG on a free transfer in the summer of 2021 after the Spanish giants' financial issues prevented them from registering his contract extension. A return to the Nou Camp has been rumoured in recent weeks, though, with M...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's former agent says it took the Argentine star a long time to get over the Albiceleste's defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup Final. Fabian Soldini spoke to Infobae, stating he still has a great relationship with the PSG star. He took things one step further by explaining it wasn't easy for the star to stomach the heartbreaking defeat "When I was at his house, after 10 years ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi is reportedly in talks to sign for MLS side Inter Miami once his deal with Paris Saint-Germain expires next summer. That's according to a recent report from The Athletic's David Ornstein, who claims the 35-year-old superstar currently has a choice of three destinations. Paris Saint-Germain understandably wants to renew his deal following what has been an impressive spell in Ligu...Full Story »

Barca eager to re-sign Messi in January Barcelona are set to try and re-sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona in January - according to Diario Sport. The 35-year-old has been linked with a return to Camp Nou next summer, when his contract at Paris Saint-Germain is due to expire. Barca are eager to fast-track the process, but Messi has insisted he won't make a final decision on his future until the...Full Story »