Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and had a hand in two more goals as Argentina crushed Bolivia 6-0 in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Making only his second international appearance since recovering from an injury sustained at the Copa America in July, Messi capitalised on a mistake by defender Marcelo Suarez to open the scoring in the 19th minute. Bolivia goalkeepe...Full Story »

Lionel Messi blamed the conditions of the pitch Estadio Monumental de Maturin for Argentina's "ugly' 1-1 draw against Venezuela on Thursday night in their first World Cup qualifier of the October international window. The heavy rain in Maturin, Venezuela impacted the pitch before kickoff, forcing an initial delay before players were able to return to play on the soaked field. Nicolas Otamendi o...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentina skipper bagged his first major international trophy in 2021 when he guided his team to the Copa America. The following year, Messi helped La Albiceleste to their third World Cup crown in Qatar as the legendary player completed football, admitting that he had achieved all of his goals in the game. THE BIGGER PICTURE In the summer of 2024, Messi and Co. successful...Full Story »

ARSENAL are reportedly monitoring Julian Alvarez after the Manchester City dropped a big hint about his future. The striker has been a big success at The Etihad after joining the club two years ago. Arsenal are monitoring Julian Alvarez's position at Manchester City Credit: Getty He has won back-to-back Premier League titles as well as the Champions League and FA Cup, while winning the World ...Full Story »

EBANIE BRIDGES made a cheeky comment as she shared a video of Argentina fans flashing their boobs. The glamorous boxer has built up an enormous following with her raunchy content and fighting career. Argentina was full of celebrations following victory in the Copa America final. The South American nation beat Colombia in the final 1-0 thanks to Lautaro Martinez's extra-time strike. The win...Full Story »

Argentina opened their defence of the Copa America with a 2-0 win over a battling Canada in Atlanta.The World Cup champions dominated possession but were frustrated for much of the evening as they spurned several opportunities with 18 shots on target while surviving the occasional scare at the other end.Julien Alvarez put them ahead early in the second half, Lautaro Martinez wrapping up the win ...Full Story »

That's according to a recent report from Fichajes, who claims the Dutchman has 'personally requested' the Red Devils pursue a summer deal for the Argentina international. Looking to reinforce his squad ahead of next season with the help of new 25 per cent shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ten Hag is believed to be targeting multiple positions in both defence and attack. While the former Ajax boss...Full Story »

LISANDRO MARTINEZ'S girlfriend dazzled in a stunning outfit for Carnival in Argentina. Muri Lopez left little to the imagination in an extravagant outfit. She wore a glittery gold one-piece that barely covered up her modesty, along with a gold-plated necklace and armbands. Muri also wore feathers and an elaborate headpiece, with the outfit showing off her toned abs. Fans went wild for the ...Full Story »

Almost one year after Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup trophy for Argentina in Qatar, the Inter Miami CF star revisited the complicated path to the title and expressed his satisfaction at turning criticism into praise in his country. In an interview for the "Champions, a Year Later" special on Disney Star+, Messi said one of his top triumphs from winning the World Cup and Copa América w...Full Story »

New York Red Bulls are offering their fans a deal for tickets to next season's MLS opener - but the promotion comes with a Lionel Messi clause. WHAT HAPPENED?The MLS side sent out an email to fans offering tickets to their first home game of the 2024 season as well as the derby with rivals New York City. However, ESPN reports there is a special detail in the email that states that: "If RBNY p...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Marco Reus and his Dortmund teammates   No Haaland and Odegaard in Euro 2024   Argentina to top of the table !!Brazil 0-1 Argentina / Otamendi 63"   ONE LAST DANCE   Just In: A Fans Riot in Argentina and Brazil match in FIFA WC 26 Qualifying   OTD at 22 Nov: The biggest upset in FIFA World Cup historyand after tha...Full Story »

Liverpool is reportedly interested in signing Argentina defender Valentin Barco during next summer's transfer window. Jurgen Klopp's side are in desperate need of defensive reinforcements after suffering several injuries to an already depleted back line. With Andy Robertson currently out, reports have emerged from Calciomercato that Liverpool is interested in signing Boca Juniors fullback, B...Full Story »

Luis Suarez returned to Uruguay's national team on Monday for two South American World Cup qualifying games, including one at Argentina against Lionel Messi. The 36-year-old Gremio striker, one of the top scorers in the Brazilian league with 14 goals in 29 matches, is in the squad that will play in Buenos Aires on Thursday and host Bolívia five days later. World Cup champion Argentina l...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has won a record eighth Ballon d'Or, beating off competition from Manchester City sensation Erling Haaland for the 2023 award. Messi honoured at glitzy ceremony in Paris Bests competition from free-scoring Haaland Argentine also edges out PSG's Mbappe WHAT HAPPENED?Messi was favourite to clinch the Golden Ball heading into the star-studded ceremony in Paris, and he was indee...Full Story »

Argentina winger Angel Di Maria said on Tuesday that the 2024 Copa America will be his last tournament with the Albiceleste, ending a 16-year run with the national team. "I will leave the Argentina national team after the Copa America. It's over for me, it will be the last tournament," the World Cup winner told Argentina radio Urbana Play 104.3 Di Maria, who isn't part of Argentina's squad f...Full Story »

Argentine forward has penned a long-term deal to stay at Fiorentina after the Italian club spurned Premier League interest for the winger last summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Brentford were among the clubs eager to secure Gonzalez's services last summer, offering over €40 million (£36m/$43m) for the player, who worked his way into the Argentinian national team picture in September. He has s...Full Story »

World Champions Argentina are all reportedly going to play friendlies against top European nations in 2024. Argentina to play friendlies in Europe Portugal, England, Germany, the Netherlands or France possibilities Fixtures to be announced later this year WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine national team took the world by storm during the Qatar World Cup in December of 2022, winning the most es...Full Story »

Thierry Henry has defended Lionel Messi's spell at Paris Saint-Germain, claiming he couldn't be "the boss" alongside Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. WHAT HAPPENED? Messi failed to live up to expectations during his two-year spell at PSG, and left the club upon the expiration of his contract in June before joining Inter Miami in MLS. While he scored 32 goals in 75 matches, that was way down on the n...Full Story »

Argentina's World Cup winning head coach, Lionel Scaloni has come forward to defend Lionel Messi's move to MLS and the league's current level of play. WHAT HAPPENED? Scaloni, Argentina's manager, has stepped forward to defend Messi's decision to join MLS, as he continues to make waves with Inter Miami. Despite critics, Scaloni sees Messi's move as acceptable, citing his continued impressive p...Full Story »

LAUTARO MARTINEZ has been preparing for Inter Milan's Champions League final against Man City in style. That's by getting married at Italy's famous Lake Como while surrounded by star guests including Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and other Argentina World Cup winners. Martinez met partner Agustina Gandolfo shortly after joining Inter in 2018. The pair have a daughter together, with Nina born in ...Full Story »