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.

November 18, 2022
November 18, 2022

Injured Correa, Gonzalez out of Argentina World Cup squad

Argentina's Joaquin Correa and Nicolas Gonzalez have been ruled out of the World Cup due to injuries, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Thursday.

November 16, 2022
November 16, 2022

Top 5 FIFA World Cup 2022 group stage matches to look out for

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will begin on 20 November, presenting to us a month of football extravaganza, with the best national teams from around the world fighting for the ultimate glory. And we do not have to wait long as even before the knockout stage, the group stage will feature some exciting matches that will have all football fans pumped up! So, let’s take a look at the 5 most anticipated group-stage matches of this World Cup.

November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022

Argentine forsakes buying home to see Messi play in World Cup

Emiliano Matrangolo, 39, a business administration graduate in Buenos Aires, is putting everything on the line for the chance to travel to the soccer World Cup in Qatar to cheer on his team, one of the tournament favorites, and star striker Lionel Messi.

November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022

Nearly 6,000 Argentine fans banned from stadiums at Qatar World Cup

Violent fans involved in illegal associations and even those in debt for food dues are part of a list of 6,000 Argentines who will not be allowed to enter World Cup stadiums in Qatar, the Buenos Aires city government said on Monday.

June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022

Messi makes acting debut in Argentine TV series

Footballing star Lionel Messi will be hoping to impress fans when he makes an appearance in the second season of the Argentinian TV series, Los Protectores.

June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022

Scaloni compares Messi greatness with Nadal’s

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has heaped praise on Lionel Messi for his sensational performance against Estonia in a friendly on Sunday.

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

Argentina eye 33rd against Estonia

Following their thumping victory over Italy at the Finalissima, Argentina are looking to continue their excellent form in the build-up to November's World Cup as they take on Estonia in an international friendly at Estadio El Sadar in Spain tonight. 

June 20, 2018
June 20, 2018

Dybala wants to play beside Messi

​Paulo Dybala said that he believes he is ready to feature for Argentina and play beside ‘the best player in the world’Lionel Messi. Dybala was left on the bench as Argentina were held 1-1against Iceland in their opening match.

June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018

Messi and co. not going to Israel

Argentina have cancelled their final World Cup warmup match against Israel, striker Gonzalo Higuain said on Tuesday, as political pressure grew ahead of Saturday's scheduled fixture in Jerusalem.

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