HISTORIC MEMORABILIA Messi's promised Barça contract, on a napkin, up for auction 05-03-2024 21:26 The serviette that served Lionel Messi's springboard to greatness at FC Barcelona is going up for auction – it is expected to raise more than US$600,000.
RUSH FOR TICKETS Messi effect propels Copa América tickets in Miami over US$8,000 22-02-2024 21:17 Tickets to watch Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champions Argentina play against Peru in Miami are already going for as much as US$8,400 plus fees.
International football Argentina to tour US after China cancels friendlies in Messi spat 22-02-2024 21:12 World champions will play El Salvador in Philadelphia on March 22 and Nigeria in Los Angeles four days later.
FOOTBALL Messi denies political snub was behind Hong Kong no-show 20-02-2024 13:16 Lionel Messi declares his absence in Hong Kong two weeks ago was due to injury.
FOOTBALL Miami expects trophies from Messi's first full season in MLS 19-02-2024 10:57 No MLS team has ever been able to draw on players of such pedigree and experience and with that comes the expectation for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.
sports Messi's Inter Miami and Newell's Old Boys draw 1-1 in friendly 16-02-2024 08:56 Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi leads his side to a 1-1 home draw with his Argentine boyhood club, Newell's Old Boys.
Football Argentina dare to dream of Olympic gold – will Messi be there too? 15-02-2024 15:38 Javier Masherano’s young side had to get to the Games in Paris first, and they did so in typically nail-biting fashion. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Messi prepares Inter Miami for an emotional friendly against Newell's Old Boys 14-02-2024 11:00 After a chaotic Asian tour, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are returning to the United States for an emotional friendly match against Newell's Old Boys that's sure to raise the Argentine superstar's spirit.
FOOTBALL Chinese cities pull Argentina matches after Messi no-show 10-02-2024 10:26 Argentina had announced a tour in China from March 18 to 26, during which it was to face Nigeria in Hangzhou and Ivory Coast in Beijing. But after Messi sat out a high-profile friendly between Inter Miami and a select XI in Hong Kong last week, sports bosses have cancelled the matches.
Messi in China Messi Hong Kong no-show sparks wave of outrage in China 09-02-2024 16:33 Lionel Messi's no-show at a match in Hong Kong has triggered a surge of online outrage in the city and in mainland China
FOOTBALL Respect for Messi holds off rising stars to individual awards 15-01-2024 21:49 Respect for Lionel Messi from players, fans and journalists has forced the game's new stars – Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham – to wait another year for the big individual awards.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Luis Suárez reunites with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami 22-12-2023 14:53 Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez will join Inter Miami for the 2024 season, teaming up with Argentine skipper Lionel Messi, the MLS club announced on Friday.
FOOTBALL Messi to face boyhood club Newell's Old Boys in friendly 19-12-2023 09:18 Lionel Messi is expected to line-up against his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys after the Argentine team agreed to a pre-season friendly game at Inter Miami in February.
FOOTBALL Scaloneta still running year after World Cup win, but driver's future is in doubt 18-12-2023 15:49 Collective happiness that Argentines relived on the first anniversary of winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar operates as a balm for the economic crisis and political tension. But there are doubts about the continuation of coach Lionel Scaloni at the helm, despite the upcoming Copa América.
FOOTBALL AUCTION Six shirts worn by Messi at World Cup sell for US$7.8 million 14-12-2023 18:15 Six football shirts worn by Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have sold for US$7.8 million at auction.
HONOUR FOR MESSI Messi named 'Athlete of the Year' by 'Time' magazine 05-12-2023 21:22 Lionel Messi has been named 'Time' magazine's "Athlete of the Year" for 2023 after a trailblazing season.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi leaves door open to 2026 World Cup 02-12-2023 09:49 "As long as I feel I'm well and can continue to contribute, I'm going to do it. Today all I'm thinking about is getting to the Copa America. After that, time will tell if I'm there or not," says Argentina skipper.
CRIME & SECURITY Messi’s in-laws violently robbed in Rosario 23-11-2023 17:52 Robbers shot and stole US$21,500 from a cousin and two employees of the supermarket of the family of Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of football star Lionel Messi, in Rosario on Wednesday
VIOLENCE AT MARACANÃ Attack on fans overshadows Argentina historic win over Brazil 22-11-2023 12:52 Violence at the Maracanã as Brazilian police attack Argentina fans; Messi leads players off pitch in protest; Albiceleste goes on to win 1-0, breaking Brazil’s unbeaten qualifying run dating back to 1954.
A PIECE OF HISTORY Messi's World Cup shirts could fetch US$10 million at auction 20-11-2023 11:26 A set of six match shirts that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup campaign will be auctioned in December, Sotheby's announced Monday, estimating their value at more than US$10 million.
SPORTS David Beckham says Lionel Messi is 'our gift to America' 16-11-2023 10:43 David Beckham told AFP in an interview on Wednesday that his Inter Miami franchise signed Lionel Messi as "our gift to America and the MLS."
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Uruguay, with Suárez back, pose challenge for unbeaten Albiceleste 15-11-2023 15:28 The reunion of best friends Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez in the centennial River Plate Derby between Argentina and Uruguay will give a new dimension to Thursday's South American World Cup qualifying clash.
FOOTBALL Pope Francis offers his take on ‘slipped’ Maradona and ‘gentleman’ Messi 02-11-2023 01:24 Holy Father highlights professional careers of both legendary Argentine footballers – but adds he would add Brazilian icon Pelé to his top three.
Ballon d'or award Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or for eighth time 30-10-2023 18:34 Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or for eighth time, 'Dibu' Martínez wins Tashin Award for best goalkeeper; Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati won the Women's Ballon d'Or earlier in the evening.
International football Albiceleste continue to impress, with or without Messi 19-10-2023 16:56 Shorn of the team's heart against Paraguay, Argentina reacted by recreating him across the pitch. Against Peru, on the other hand, the system was king, centred around Messi. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Messi double helps Argentina stay perfect in World Cup qualifiers 18-10-2023 08:27 Lionel Messi's first-half brace against Peru left reigning world champions Argentina on top of the South American qualifying table with 12 points from four games.
FOOTBALL Messi called up for Argentina qualifiers despite injury 05-10-2023 15:18 Argentina have called up Lionel Messi for their upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers despite him being on the injured list at his club Inter Miami.
Messi & the MLS Messi substituted just 37 minutes into Inter Miami return 21-09-2023 00:07 Argentine skipper forced to leave the field just 37 minutes into his return to action for Inter Miami against Toronto.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Do-or-die mentality ensures La Scaloneta retains necessary intensity 14-09-2023 11:32 Argentina approach every match as if the fate of the world hung on its outcome, and that furious mentality – and no little class – saw them through a potentially tricky start to their World Cup title defence. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Albiceleste, missing Messi, cruise to win in Bolivia's great heights 12-09-2023 20:58 Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday night.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Who else? Messi free kick gives Argentina 1-0 win over Ecuador 07-09-2023 23:13 Lionel Messi's stepped up to save the day once again for Argentina on Thursday night, his marvellous free-kick securing a narrow 1-0 win over Ecuador.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Messi back as 2026 World Cup qualifiers kick off 06-09-2023 09:47 Lionel Messi returns to international duty with Argentina this week as South America's long qualifying road to the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday.
FOOTBALL Tevez returns, a Libertadores stalemate and Argentines in America 25-08-2023 12:28 Once again, it’s been a busy week for Argentine football – Carlitos has taken charge at Independiente, Acosta and Messi thrill the United States and two grandes clash in the Libertadores. by Dan Edwards
MESSI IN MIAMI Messi says he wants to 'enjoy every moment' of career 23-08-2023 22:54 Argentina captain says he wants to "enjoy every moment" of the remainder of his career and has no date in mind for when he will finally hang up his boots.
Messi & the MLS Miami move 'opposite' of PSG switch, says happy Messi 17-08-2023 19:04 Speaking to local media for the first time since arriving in Miami, a smiling and relaxed Lionel Messi talked positively of his life in South Florida and contrasted it with his time with Paris St Germain.
FOOTBALL Messi on target as he leads Inter Miami into Leagues Cup final 16-08-2023 11:11 Lionel Messi has been an Inter Miami player for just 32 days, but he's already lead the MLS side into a final.
MESSI IN AMERICA Messi magical again as Miami move past Dallas after shoot-out 07-08-2023 10:19 Lionel Messi scored twice, including a brilliant late equaliser, as Inter Miami advanced past FC Dallas to the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup on penalties after an enthralling 4-4 draw.
MESSI IN MIAMI I’m also uncomfortable about Messi in Miami 02-08-2023 18:20 We’re no longer sleeping with the enemy, we are the enemy. by By Edgardo Martolio
Football Messi magic marvels Miami 28-07-2023 20:46 Even at 36, he is clearly at the top of his game, an asset that any club in the world would give almost anything to possess. by Dan Edwards
Sports Messi scores twice as Miami crush Atlanta 26-07-2023 14:20 Lionel Messi's two-goal spectacle in Inter Miami's 4-0 win against Atlanta United showcases his seamless adaptation and elevates the team's Leagues Cup aspirations.
Sports Meet the billionaire who convinced Messi to pick MLS over Saudi Arabia 20-07-2023 15:41 Billionaire Jorge Mas aims to revolutionise US soccer and boost profitability by signing Lionel Messi to his Inter Miami team, offering revenue sharing and an equity stake in exchange for Messi's potential to attract subscribers to Apple TV+ and top players to Major League Soccer.
FOOTBALL Messi hailed as 'America's number 10' as he greets rapturous Miami fans 17-07-2023 15:48 Messi's big unveiling took place in Miami during a thunderstorm in a ceremony opened by David Beckham.
FOOTBALL 'Messi mania' takes hold of Miami 13-07-2023 11:34 'Messi-mania' strikes Miami as anticipation builds ahead of Lionel Messi's move to the United States and MLS.
Messi does Miami Messi set for busy, hype-packed first week in Miami 13-07-2023 08:54 Lionel Messi's hopes of enjoying a quieter life in Florida for the final years of his career may prove to be wishful thinking
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Lionel Messi mulls international retirement, but not quite yet 12-07-2023 15:13 Argentina's World Cup winning captain says he doesn't know when he'll call time on his international career and that it will "happen when it happens."
MESSI ON THE MOVE Messi lands in Florida ahead of Inter Miami move 11-07-2023 17:59 Argentine star Lionel Messi landed in Florida on Tuesday ahead of putting the final touches on his move to US Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.
MESSI TO MIAMI Inter Miami announce July 16 'The Unveil' event 08-07-2023 08:31 Lionel Messi's next club, Inter Miami, will a presentation event called 'The Unveil' on July 16 at its home stadium.
Football Messi and Busquets not moving to Miami for a holiday, says Martino 29-06-2023 21:04 Newly appointed Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino says there is no question of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets moving to South Florida to chill on South Beach.
Football Messi helps Román and Maxi serve up two unforgettable shows 29-06-2023 09:15 Way back in 2006, Lionel Messi was already sharing a World Cup stage with Juan Román Riquelme and Maxi Rodríguez. Never one to forget his roots – and some 16 years on – the Albiceleste skipper pulled out the stops for their fond farewells. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Asian jaunt leaves Argentina and Messi with plenty to ponder 23-06-2023 01:00 Lionel Messi is irreplaceable, but with any luck the collective spirit and unity he has helped foster in the Albiceleste will ensure that the glory days will continue. by Dan Edwards