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Argentina beat Colombia to lift Copa America title 

Jul 15, 2024, at 04:11 pm

Continuing the dominant show, Argentina defeated Colombia in the final to lift the Copa America title on Sunday.

World Cup Qatar 2022, won by Lionel Messi's Argentina, available now on FIFA+

Dec 19, 2023, at 04:14 pm

Zurich/UNI: Exactly one year since Lionel Messi lifted the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy and wrote football history, FIFA+ is releasing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: A Historic World Cup – the Official Film of the first-ever edition of FIFA’s flagship event to be held in the Middle East.

Argentinian World Cup hero Lionel Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or

Oct 31, 2023, at 09:43 pm

Lionel Messi won his record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or here, while Spain's Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's award.

Messi may miss Argentina's World Cup clash against Bolivia

Sep 11, 2023, at 03:07 am

Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi could miss his team's qualifier clash against Bolivia on Tuesday due to fatigue.

Lionel Messi says he does not think about UEFA best player award after winning World Cup

Aug 18, 2023, at 06:33 pm

Washington/UNI: Football legend Lionel Messi said that he does not think “a lot” about getting the UEFA best player of the year award after winning the World Cup.

Lionel Messi vows to maintain good form before 2026 World Cup

Jun 15, 2023, at 05:02 pm

Beijing/UNI: Lionel Messi, a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, hinted at the possibility of extending his international career until 2026.

Lionel Messi says he will not go back to Barcelona, but sign with Inter Miami

Jun 08, 2023, at 05:46 pm

Moscow/UNI: Argentine forward Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he will not return to Barcelona football club, where he spent over 20 years of his career, but will sign for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi suspended for two weeks by PSG

May 03, 2023, at 04:47 pm

Paris/UNI: Lionel Messi has been disciplined by Paris Saint-Germain for his trip to Saudi Arabia without the club's permission, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to Xinhua on Tuesday.

Lewandowski hopes for Messi return to Barcelona

Apr 16, 2023, at 03:42 am

Warsaw, Apr 15 (UNI) FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski says he wants Lionel Messi to return to the club next season.

Argentina's World Cup triumph yet to sink in: Lionel Messi

Mar 28, 2023, at 04:30 pm

Asuncion/UNI: Football legend Lionel Messi said on Monday that he is yet to fully grasp the magnitude of Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph in Qatar.

FIFA honours Lionel Messi with best football player of 2022 award

Feb 28, 2023, at 06:58 pm

Switzerland/UNI: Argentina's iconic footballer Lionel Messi, who plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, has been honoured with the best player of 2022 award by the FIFA.

Argentina skipper Lionel Messi considering to play until 2026 World Cup

Feb 04, 2023, at 02:24 pm

Buenos Aires: Argentina captain Lionel Messi has left open the possibility of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but says his participation will depend on 'many things'.

Lionel Messi celebrates New Year with family, check out his latest images

Jan 02, 2023, at 01:12 am

Barcelona: Argentinian skipper Lionel Messi is perhaps living some dream moment now after he ensured his side lifted the World Cup after 36 years in 2022.

'We know what you suffered so many years': Antonela Roccuzzo pens heartfelt note for hubby Lionel Messi

Dec 20, 2022, at 05:28 am

Qatar/IBNS: As Argentina's World Cup hero Lionel Messi celebrates his country's win and his heroic stance at the final match, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo penned a heartfelt note on Instagram.

'We did it!': Lionel Messi pens emotional note after Argentina's FIFA World Cup win

Dec 19, 2022, at 04:57 pm

Football icon Lionel Messi has penned a heartfelt note on his Instagram after his Argentina became the world champions for the third time beating France in a penalty shootout 4-2 in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi clinches Golden Ball award

Dec 19, 2022, at 02:42 pm

Doha: Argentina's World Cup hero Lionel Messi won the  best player award while French star  Kylian Mbappe clinched the  Golden Boot award after a thrilling final played between the two nations in Qatar on Sunday.

Mbappe's hat trick goes in vain as Lionel Messi-led Argentina lift World Cup

Dec 19, 2022, at 05:58 am

Lusail: After a drought for 36 years, Argentina tasted their World Cup glory with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over defending champions France in an all-time remarkable final.

Argentina beat France to lift World Cup

Dec 19, 2022, at 04:59 am

Doha: Argentina defeated France in the high-octane final of the World Cup, which was decided by penalty shootout, to lift the title on Sunday.

World Cup final: Kylian Mbappe scores hat-trick as France-Argentina tied 3-3 at extra-time, match moves to penalty shootout

Dec 19, 2022, at 04:47 am

Doha:  Kylian Mbappe remained on fire as he scored a hat-trick to help France go 3-3 tied against Argentina in the extra time of the scintillating World Cup final match against Argentina here on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi scores again, Argentina 3-2 up against France

Dec 19, 2022, at 04:37 am

Doha: Lionel Messi, who is appearing in the final international match of for Argentina, scored his second goal of the night to put his team 3-2, the first one in the extra time, up in the final game World Cup against champions France here on Sunday.

France-Argentina final moves to extra time after Mbappe strikes twice

Dec 19, 2022, at 04:09 am

Doha: The final match between Argentina and France has moved to extra time after the two sides remained tied 2-2 in the regulation time here on Sunday.

Kylian Mbappe strikes twice, France-Argentina World Cup final tied 2-2

Dec 19, 2022, at 03:59 am

Doha: French football star Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France equalised 2-2 with Argentina in the neck-to-neck final of the Qatar World Cup here on Sunday.

Argentina, France facing each other in iconic Qatar World Cup final

Dec 19, 2022, at 02:13 am

Doha: The final match between Argentina and France that will decide the winner of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar commenced on Sunday.

Argentina vs France: Lionel Messi in buoyant mood ahead of World Cup final

Dec 19, 2022, at 12:59 am

Lusail: Football icon Lionel Messi is in a buoyant mood as he prepares to lead Argentina in their quest for World Cup glory against defending champions France, Albiceleste goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said on Saturday.

Lionel Messi skips Argentina training ahead of World Cup final: Report

Dec 17, 2022, at 04:51 am

Doha/IBNS: While the entire world is waiting with bated breath to see Lionel Messi play for Argentina in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup against France on Sunday, the soccer superstar skipped training on Friday leaving his fans worried.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi hails Argentina coaching staff after reaching final

Dec 14, 2022, at 05:03 pm

Lusial/UNI: Lionel Messi hailed Argentina's coaching staff for masterminding his team's 3-0 victory over Croatia in their FIFA World Cup semifinal here on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi says World Cup final will be his last game for Argentina

Dec 14, 2022, at 03:28 pm

Buenos Aires: Argentina's football icon Lionel Messi has confirmed that the final match of the World Cup is going to be his last game for the national side.

We are one step closer to our objective: Lionel Messi

Dec 04, 2022, at 03:32 pm

Doha/UNI: Lionel Messi said Argentina had taken "one more step" toward their goal of World Cup glory by overcoming Australia in a dramatic round of 16 clashes here.

We can 'start over again' in next game: Lionel Messi

Nov 27, 2022, at 02:53 pm

Lusail/UNI: Lionel Messi said Argentina are ready to "start over again" against Poland after resuscitating their FIFA World Cup campaign with a win over Mexico.

World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina 2-1

Nov 22, 2022, at 11:24 pm

Doha: Argentina star Lionel Messi's goal went in vain as Saudi Arabia stunned the football giants 2-1 in a Group C match of the World Cup here on Tuesday.