Argentina and Messi

Miami, Messi crash out of CONCACAF Champions Cup

Mexican side Monterrey sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday after completing a 5-2 aggregate victory in their quarter-final clash.

Dybala to miss Argentina friendlies with thigh injury

Paulo Dybala will miss Argentina's upcoming friendlies with El Salvador and Costa Rica after his club Roma announced on Saturday that the forward had picked up a thigh injury.

Messi, Beckham booed in Hong Kong

Lionel Messi and David Beckham were booed on Sunday after the Argentina superstar sat out Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Hong Kong.

Messi named Time's 'Athlete of the Year'

Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine's "Athlete of the Year" for 2023 after a trailblazing season marked by an eighth Ballon d'Or award and his ground-breaking move to Major League Soccer's Inter Miami.

Messi not thinking about long-term future after claiming eighth Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi said Monday he was not thinking about his long-term future as he sought to enjoy winning the eighth Ballon d'Or of his storied career.

Argentinian footballer Alejandro Gomez banned for two years

Argentinian international Alejandro Gomez, better known as Papu Gomez, has been suspended for two years for doping, announced his Serie A club Monza on Friday.

Messi called up for Argentina qualifiers despite injury

Messi missed Inter's 4-1 defeat to Chicago on Wednesday as he continues to struggle with his fitness -- he has played just 37 minutes for the club since September 3.

Messi to lead Argentina against Australia in China friendly

The clash on June 15 at the Workers' Stadium in the Chinese capital is a rematch of Argentina and Australia's meeting in the last 16 of the Qatar World Cup.

Messi eyes goal milestone in first Argentina game since World Cup triumph

Having fulfilled a lifetime dream, Lionel Messi will get to celebrate with Argentina's fans on Thursday as they play their first match after winning the World Cup in Qatar last year.

December 23, 2022
December 23, 2022

Supporting a team so far away

The curious case of Bangladeshi supporters taking up sides in the football feud between Brazil and Argentina has caught the attention of international media.

December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022

Thank you Messi for making us believe in talent: SRK

FIFA World Cup finale turned out to be one of the most nail-biting finals of all time, as both France and Argentina pulled out all the stops to win the match. In the end, Lionel Messi had the last laugh as he brought the World Cup for Argentina after 36 years.

December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022

Stars emotional on Argentina's win

The FIFA World Cup 2022 closed its curtains with a big win for Argentina, after giving a tough fight against France.  The joy of winning the world cup after 36 long years, excited the entire world. There were even reports that people in France are celebrating Argentina's victory!

December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022

Messi's 'Maradona moment' faces formidable French final hurdle

After a mesmerising month of upsets, when several brash outsiders threatened soccer's status quo, the World Cup final will have a familiar feel on Sunday when two of the sport's super-heavyweights go toe to toe, each seeking a third title.

December 17, 2022
December 17, 2022

Argentina's 'spider' man Alvarez, the pride of his village

Julian Alvarez has been a revelation for Argentina at the World Cup but back in his tiny home village the player nicknamed "Spider" is celebrated for his humility and hailed as a "hero" and "ambassador".

December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022

Argentina near full-strength for final against France

Argentina made a statement in their 3-0 World Cup semi-final win over Croatia and will head into Sunday's showpiece with two players back from suspension and Angel Di Maria fit and ready to face France.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Messi and Alvarez give Argentina 2-0 halftime lead over Croatia

Lionel Messi scored from the spot before Julian Alvarez grabbed another with a fantastic solo run to give Argentina a 2-0 lead over Croatia at halftime in the first World Cup semi-final on Tuesday

December 13, 2022
December 13, 2022

Argentina 0-1 Croatia: What's your prediction?

Argentina, led by superstar Lionel Messi, came into the World Cup as one of the favourites but they face a big roadblock in the semi-final on Tuesday with 2018 runners-up Croatia, who proved too much for the other title contenders, Brazil.

December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022

Pele's health improving but no forecast for hospital discharge

The health of Brazilian soccer great Pele was improving but there was still no forecast for when he could be discharged from hospital after being admitted there late last month, according to a medical report released on Monday.

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

PSG to discuss Messi contract after World Cup

Paris St Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi said Lionel Messi is happy at the Ligue 1 champions and they will open discussions about a possible contract extension after the World Cup.