News of messi

Portraits of Leo Messi are everywhere in Argentina – even in crop fields

16-01-2023 14:57 Farmers in Argentina plant seeds to reveal giant portraits of superstar Lionel Messi.

Messi: The King

13-01-2023 15:52 Today, Lionel Messi is the only person who has 46 million Argentines at his feet.

'Rest in peace, Pelé,' – Messi, Argentina hail Brazilian great

29-12-2022 18:37 World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi leads tributes from Argentina as football icons bid Brazilian hero Pelé farewell.

More than skin deep: Fans line up for World Cup tattoos

26-12-2022 15:32 Football fever continues to sweep Argentina, with fans and footballers alike inking themselves with images of Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy.

World Cup winners Argentina move up to second place in FIFA rankings

22-12-2022 09:31 World Cup winners Argentina have risen to second in the FIFA rankings with quarter-finalists Brazil still top.

Reports: Lionel Messi 'verbally' agrees to stay at PSG

22-12-2022 02:12 Le Parisian and RMC Sport claim Lionel Messi will sit down with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi when he returns after his World Cup break.

Rosario celebrates its native sons, Messi and Di María

19-12-2022 16:45 Rosario erupts in celebration as Argentina once again lifts the World Cup trophy after a 36-year wait, with natives Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María starring in the epic victory over France.

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party

19-12-2022 14:09 Nation prepares for a massive street party after the national team's remarkable shoot-out victory over France.

Bangladeshis celebrate Argentina's World Cup triumph

19-12-2022 00:00 Hundreds of thousands of people defy chilly temperatures to watch Argentina-France match on giant screens set up in Dhaka's key squares, roads and football grounds.

Lionel Messi: The Greatest?

18-12-2022 23:56 In a glittering career that has spanned three decades, Lionel Messi has won 37 club trophies, seven Ballon D'Or awards and six European Golden Boots. There has been a Copa América title, an Olympic gold medal and a list of scoring and statistical records that may never be beaten. And now, there is a World Cup on the list too.

Messi says will continue playing for Argentina after World Cup win

18-12-2022 19:08 "I want to keep experiencing a few more matches as world champion," says skipper after epic World Cup final victory.

Messi echoes Maradona as Argentina win World Cup

18-12-2022 15:53 Lionel Messi saved his best for last on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on his World Cup career by finally landing the one major title that has eluded him.

Expectation soaring in Argentina ahead of World Cup final

18-12-2022 08:56 With Argentina reaching fever pitch just hours before Lionel Messi and his teammates take on France in the World Cup final, football fans throughout the country felt a sense of destiny brewing.

'Greatest' Messi ready for fitting World Cup farewell

17-12-2022 13:45 Over the course of an 18-year career Lionel Messi has – with one obvious exception – won the lot. On Sunday, the 35-year-old has the chance to fill the last remaining hole on his CV: a World Cup winners' medal.

'Dibu' Martínez: 'Greatest-ever' Messi powering underdogs Argentina

17-12-2022 10:33 Goalkeeper says Argentina will draw on the experience of their successful 2021 Copa América campaign – as well as the dazzling form of Lionel Messi – in the final at the Lusail Stadium.

Adidas rushes to get Messi shirts in stores ahead of World Cup final

16-12-2022 14:18 “Due to extraordinary demand for the adidas Argentina World Cup jerseys across the globe, we have very low stock in some countries,” a company spokesperson said.

France train focus on Argentina as World Cup reaches climax

15-12-2022 10:11 Didier Deschamps' men will approach Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium with confidence but Lionel Messi has his own date with destiny in his last match on the biggest stage.

Messi: Final will probably be my last match at a World Cup

14-12-2022 12:48 National team skipper confirms that this Sunday’s final in Qatar will be his last match at a World Cup and says he is “fine” and without injury.

Ruthless Argentina reach the World Cup final – and who would bet against them now?

13-12-2022 21:23 Argentina are back in the World Cup final, and at this late stage who would bet against them fulfilling the dreams of 45 million citizens and bringing the trophy home?

by Dan Edwards

Messi has chance to match Maradona as Albiceleste reach final

13-12-2022 20:07 It is 36 years since Diego dragged Argentina to their second and most recent World Cup triumph in Mexico – now's it's Lionel's chance.