Lionel Messi Archives

2026 WORLD CUP: Messi ties Klose record with magical hat-trick in Argentina opener

The three goals saw the Argentine captain equal German legend Miroslav Klose's all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record of 16 goals, further...

2.1K

Football

2026 WORLD CUP: Cape Verde stun Spain, Egypt Hold Belgium in Group G, H upsets

The biggest story of the day came in Atlanta, where tournament debutants Cape Verde announced their arrival on football's biggest stage with...

639

Football

2026 WORLD CUP: Here Are 20 Records That Could Be Broken This Year

Cristiano Ronaldo is already the only player in history to score in five separate World Cup editions. If he finds the net...

2.2K

Football

LIST: Cristiano, Messi lead social media power rankings at 2026 World Cup

Cristiano tops the rankings with an estimated earning potential of $6.66 million (approximately Shs24.4 billion) for a single sponsored Instagram post based...

1.3K

Football

2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today with Mexico vs South Africa

Mexico City's Azteca Stadium enters the history books as the first venue to host three FIFA World Cup opening matches, having previously...

1.6K

Football

FIFA World Cup 2026: Everything you need to know on football’s biggest tournament

The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19 and will be jointly hosted by...

1.1K

Sports

The Best FIFA Awards 2023: Here’s the full list of winners and FIF Pro XI

In a glamorous ceremony that unfolded the pinnacle of football excellence, the eighth edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards hosted in...

1.0K

Sports

Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, Bonmati claims women’s prize

Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain’s World...

954

Football

Messi eyes 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati set to win women’s award

Lionel Messi is the favourite to win the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career when this year’s ceremony to crown the...

819

Football

Messi’s MLS season ends with Inter Miami defeat to Charlotte FC

Lionel Messi played the entire 90 minutes in Inter Miami’s matchday game on artificial turf as they lost to Charlotte FC 1-0...

1.0K

Sports

Messi should have own Ballon d’Or category, says Guardiola

Manchester, (UK): Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi should have his own category at the Ballon d’Or but admitted the World Cup winner...

1.3K

Football

Lionel Messi to leave PSG at end of season after suspension

The former Barcelona star will now see his two-year deal with PSG end this summer and is now set to leave the...

1.4K

Football

France not worried about hostile atmosphere ahead of World Cup final

Argentina have the backing of a majority of neutrals as Lionel Messi bids to win his first World Cup in probably his...

1.3K

Football

Argentina beat Netherlands in Penalty Shoot-out to make World Cup semi-finals

Argentina will next face Croatia on Tuesday for a place in the final after the latter beat Brazil on penalties earlier on...

1.7K

Football

Messi brilliance restores Argentina’s World Cup hopes with 2-0 Mexico win

The Group C win puts Argentina firmly back on track for a place in the last 16 following their shock-opening loss to...

1.7K

Football

WORLD CUP 2022: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina in spirited comeback to claim shocking win

Lionel Scaloni's Argentina came into the tournament among the favourites, on the back of a 36-game unbeaten run that included winning the...

1.1K

Football

Donnarumma backs Messi to shine despite penalty miss against Real Madrid

The Argentine's spot-kick was saved by Thibaut Courtois but Kylian Mbappe saved him the blushes with a stoppage-time goal to secure a...

1.8K

Football

Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or

AGENCIES: Argentine forward Lionel Messi has claimed his seventh Ballon d’Or, edging out Polish striker Robert Lewandowski and Italian midfielder Jorginho for...

1.3K

Breaking