Messi

Messi says 'disappointments' forged his fabulous growth

As for what’s next, Messi believes he’s already lived beyond his childhood dreams.

MLS sets new attendance record with 11 million fans

More than 11 million fans have flocked to Major League Soccer games this season, the league said Monday, breaking the previous record of 10.9 millions fans who attended games in 2024.

Messi, Miami frustrated by New York late leveler

Inter Miami's charge towards Major League Soccer's single-season points record suffered a setback on Saturday after a last-gasp injury-time equalizer from James Sands snatched a 1-1 draw for New York City FC against the Eastern Conference leaders.

Messi to miss Argentina’s September clashes

Scaloni's charges are set to clash against Chile on 6 September before taking on Colombia on 10 September.

Climate activists target Messi's mansion in Spain's Ibiza

Campaigners from the group Futuro Vegetal released a video showing two members standing in front of the house near the cove of Cala Tarida on Ibiza's western coast holding a banner that read: "Help the Planet -- Eat the Rich -- Abolish the Police."

Argentina sack undersecretary who demanded apology from Messi

Argentina’s undersecretary for sports Julio Garro was sacked on Thursday after demanding an apology from Lionel Messi for the racist chants during the national team’s celebrations after winning the Copa America.

Messi ‘angry’ after penalty kick gamble fails

The Argentina captain also revealed the light-hearted conversation he had with Martinez before the match.

Supporting Brazil doesn't require disliking Argentina: Tasnia Farin

Dhaka's celebrated actress, Tasnia Farin, experienced the thrill of watching a football match from the gallery for the very first time. She attended Copa America 2024 held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, on Wednesday morning, as per Bangladesh time.

Messi turns 37, ‘still enjoying like that boy’ in Rosario

This year, the Argentina captain gets to celebrate his birthday with the national team in the middle of the Copa America, ahead of their Tuesday Group A fixture against Chile in New Jersey.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Football: Messi leads press boycott over Lavezzi marijuana claim

Lionel Messi announced a press boycott to protest against a journalist who alleged team-mate Ezequiel Lavezzi had used marijuana at Argentina's training base.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Ecuador rout Venezuela, Paraguay stunned

Ecuador romp to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Venezuela to reignite their 2018 World Cup qualifying challenge as Paraguay's bid suffers a setback with a defeat to struggling Bolivia.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Messi magic as Argentina down Colombia

Lionel Messi scores a majestic free-kick and sets up two more goals as Argentina got their faltering 2018 World Cup qualification campaign back on track with a 3-0 win over Colombia.

November 15, 2016
November 15, 2016

Football: A North Korean Messi? Pyongyang academy hopes so

Undaunted by sanctions and hard realities on the pitch, North Korea's lone football academy has set its sights high -- producing players better than Lionel Messi, and teams that can dominate the world.

November 11, 2016
November 11, 2016

When they hit us hard we struggled: Messi

Argentine coach Edgardo Bauza was unbowed after a 3-0 World Cup qualifying loss to Brazil and a fourth game without a win on Thursday..

November 11, 2016
November 11, 2016

Brazil blitz Argentina 3-0

Brazil dealt Argentina's hopes of reaching the 2018 World Cup finals a serious blow on Thursday with a resounding 3-0 win.

November 10, 2016
November 10, 2016

Football: Suarez in blockbuster Barcelona extension talks

European Golden Shoe winner Luis Suarez said negotiations to extend his contract with Barcelona until 2021 were running smoothly.

November 10, 2016
November 10, 2016

Brazil have a plan for Messi: Tite

Brazil coach Tite has admitted he has devised a plan to try and deal with Lionel Messi on Thursday but dismissed the idea a single player could decide the contest.

November 10, 2016
November 10, 2016

Brazil host Argentina in 'Titanic' Belo Horizonte

A resurgent Brazil return to the scene of the most humiliating defeat in their history on Thursday when they face Argentina in a titanic 2018 World Cup qualifier.

November 8, 2016
November 8, 2016

Football: Neymar nears trial over transfer corruption case

The prospect of Barcelona superstar Neymar standing trial moved closer Monday as a Madrid judge accepted an appeal by prosecutors for corruption charges to be brought against the Brazilian, a court filing said.