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 8, 2016
November 8, 2016

Messi reaches 500

Lionel Messi, with his 500th Barcelona goal, and Luis Suarez saved the Spanish champions from a second defeat in six days as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Sevilla on Sunday.

November 7, 2016
November 7, 2016

Football: Lionel Messi starring role for "Game of Thrones"

Stars of Emmy-winning television epic "Game of Thrones" got a front row seat at the Lionel Messi show on Sunday as the Argentine superstar scored his 500th Barcelona goal.

October 24, 2016
October 24, 2016

First Blonde Tiger

After the conclusion of the ODI series against England, Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed has had a lot of time to kill. While most

October 14, 2016
October 14, 2016

Football: Messi returns as Barcelona, Madrid battle 'FIFA virus'

Argentina's pain is Barcelona's gain as Lionel Messi returns for the Spanish champions when Deportivo la Coruna visit the Camp Nou on Saturday after being sidelined for three weeks with a groin injury.

October 13, 2016
October 13, 2016

Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid: Catalans beat Blancos in economic Clasico

The Catalans host Real Madrid at Camp Nou on December 3 and while they may not be ahead of their fiercest rivals in La Liga at the moment, they hold the advantage in economic terms.

October 12, 2016
October 12, 2016

Football: Argentina sorely miss Messi in Paraguay defeat

Argentina, lacking the inspiration of injured captain Lionel Messi, suffer a humiliating setback in their World Cup qualifying campaign when they lose 1-0 at home to Paraguay.

October 7, 2016
October 7, 2016

Peru 2-2 Argentina: Cueva penalty pegs back Albiceleste

Argentina toil in the absence of Lionel Messi as they limp to a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw against Peru.

October 5, 2016
October 5, 2016

Football: Argentina to plug Messi gap

Argentina, who are level with Brazil on 15 points but trail their rivals on goal difference, face an awkward trip to Lima to face Peru, with coach Edgardo Bauza mulling how best to plug the gap created by injury to captain Lionel Messi.

October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016

Football: Barcelona have no excuses for loss at Celta says Luis Enrique

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique makes no excuses after they lost 4-3 at Celta Vigo and missed the chance to top La Liga.

October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016

Atletico go top as Real draw, Barca lose

Atletico Madrid moved top of La Liga despite missing two penalties as Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro handed Diego Simeone's men a 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday.