Messi snarls, taunts and thrills in World Cup classic
2 years ago

Messi snarls, taunts and thrills in World Cup classic

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Whether it was in the rule book or not, Lionel Messi was going to do just about anything to get to the World Cup semifinals. Soccer fans saw another side to Messi in Argentina’s wild penalty-shootout victory over the Netherlands — a side that can only really come out in the most pressure-filled occasions. It appeared to be a jibe toward outspoken Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal, who said before the game that his team would look to take advantage of Messi’s perceived lack of work rate off the ball. Finishing the game with a bloodied and slightly puffy top lip after running into Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, Messi took aim at Spanish referee Antonio Mateu, saying he was not “up to the standard” and was “very harmful for us,” and also broke off from his post-match interview on the field to shout abuse at Wout Weghorst, the scorer of the Netherlands’ two goals. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez later called the referee “useless.” Argentina’s players couldn’t help themselves after Lautaro Martinez converted the clinching penalty in the shootout.

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’What an idiot’: Messi speaks about World Cup episode with Louis Van Gaal
1 year ago

’What an idiot’: Messi speaks about World Cup episode with Louis Van Gaal

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in the FIFA World Cup. His actions and reactions, particularly towards Dutch manager Louis Van Gaal, have been a topic of much discussion. Argentina's World Cup campaign began with a surprising defeat to Saudi Arabia. Messi's admission came in an ESPN interview, where he reflected on his spontaneous celebration, inspired by 'Topo Gigio', …

‘We’ll see’: Lionel Messi unsure about 2026 World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

‘We’ll see’: Lionel Messi unsure about 2026 World Cup

The Hindu  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said he is unsure about his participation in the next World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026, when he will be 39. “I don’t think about it yet because it is far away.” For now, Messi said he is focused on the 2024 US-hosted Copa America tournament. “There …

Leagues Cup: Messi scores twice as Miami crushes Atlanta to advance into knockouts
1 year, 4 months ago

Leagues Cup: Messi scores twice as Miami crushes Atlanta to advance into knockouts

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s instant impact in the United States continued on Tuesday as he scored twice in Inter Miami’s 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, firing his team into the knockout rounds of the Leagues Cup. INTER MIAMI 4-0 ATLANTA UNITED - HIGHLIGHTS In his first game against a Major League Soccer club, Messi was simply too much for Atlanta to cope …

Messi dominates discourse on Martinez visit, goalkeeper plays ball
1 year, 5 months ago

Messi dominates discourse on Martinez visit, goalkeeper plays ball

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi was not there, Emiliano Martinez was. FIFA World Cup 2022 winner Argentinian footballer Emiliano Martinez greets supporters during the 'Tahader Kotha' event, in Kolkata, As one of Messi's most trusted lieutenants during Argentina's triumphant campaign in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Martinez didn't mind the interest, the curiosity around his iconic teammate's future in the sport, and decided …

Messi, Pezzella find the net as Argentina notches a 2-0 win against Australia in friendly
1 year, 6 months ago

Messi, Pezzella find the net as Argentina notches a 2-0 win against Australia in friendly

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi delighted Argentina fans in Beijing when he scored the fastest goal of his international career in a 2-0 friendly win over Australia, netting after 79 seconds at a raucous Workers’ Stadium on Thursday. Fans immediately got their money’s worth when Argentina won the ball in Australia’s half in the second minute and Enzo Fernandez found Messi, who sidestepped …

Lionel Messi frenzy grips China but police have a ‘serious’ warning for fans
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi frenzy grips China but police have a ‘serious’ warning for fans

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi is in China and ofcourse, the fans cannot keep calm about it. You might get scammed, police told fans as numerous scams surrounding the Argentine legend's visit to Beijing surfaced. Chinese fans of Argentina’s Lionel Messi wait for his arrival at a hotel ahead of International Friendly match between Argentina's national football team and Australia national football team …

Messi mania grips Argentina in 1st match as World Cup champs
1 year, 9 months ago

Messi mania grips Argentina in 1st match as World Cup champs

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Messi mania has gripped Buenos …

Messi expresses remorse over his actions during World Cup QF against Netherlands
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi expresses remorse over his actions during World Cup QF against Netherlands

Live Mint  

A month after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Argentine star player Lionel Messi has expressed remorse over his actions during the World Cup quarterfinals. In Messi's sixth World Cup, Argentina defeated France on penalties in Qatar to win their first World Cup in 36 years. The Paris Saint-Germain player said he wanted for Diego Maradona to witness Argentina's first …

Lionel Messi regrets verbal duel with Netherlands team, says it shouldn't have happened
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi regrets verbal duel with Netherlands team, says it shouldn't have happened

India TV News  

Argentina skipper and World Cup winner Lionel Messi is currently at the top of his form and career. The Argentina skipper has given his first interview after winning the World Cup trophy on December 18, 2022, in Qatar. WATCH VIDEO | Fans of Al-Ittihad taunt Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo with Lionel Messi chants Things have been moving quickly for Messi after …

Lionel Messi’s Argentina under scanner for ‘offensive behaviour’ in WC final
1 year, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi’s Argentina under scanner for ‘offensive behaviour’ in WC final

Live Mint  

Argentina’s world champion football team, led by Lionel Messi, is the subject of disciplinary action by FIFA after players allegedly engaged in offensive behaviour during the FIFA World Cup 2022 final in Qatar. Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez gestures after receiving the the golden glove award for the best goalkeeper after the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France …

World Cup winner Lionel Messi returns to PSG with a guard of honour, Watch
1 year, 11 months ago

World Cup winner Lionel Messi returns to PSG with a guard of honour, Watch

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi was given a guard of honour by his teammates at the training ground, before being presented with a small trophy by PSG’s sporting director. Paris: Seventeen days after guiding Argentina to an epic World Cup final victory over France, Lionel Messi reported back to work on Wednesday, his French club Paris Saint-Germain announced. The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon d’Or …

Messi takes cup to bed and SPOTY shortlist revealed – Tuesday’s sporting social
2 years ago

Messi takes cup to bed and SPOTY shortlist revealed – Tuesday’s sporting social

The Independent  

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Who was the FIFA World Cup referee Lionel Messi was angry with in Qatar?
2 years ago

Who was the FIFA World Cup referee Lionel Messi was angry with in Qatar?

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has always carried the persona of a composed footballer on and off the field. Netherlands vs Argentina was Lahoz’s fifth game in a World Cup after the two he officiated in the 2018 Russia World Cup | Photo Credit: Getty Images He was assisted by compatriots Pau Cebrian Devis and Roberto Diaz Perez Del Palomar on the pitch, …

Argentina’s fans celebrate in the streets after World Cup victory
2 years ago

Argentina’s fans celebrate in the streets after World Cup victory

Al Jazeera  

‘This team made people fall in love with them for the first time in decades,’ an Argentinian fan said. Celebrations have gripped Argentina where tens of thousands of fans flooded the streets of Buenos Aires after the Argentinian team’s World Cup win – their first since 1986. “I feel an immense happiness in my heart because this is the first …

Messi wins World Cup to push claim to be soccer’s GOAT
2 years ago

Messi wins World Cup to push claim to be soccer’s GOAT

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — After finally winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi made his strongest case yet to be considered soccer’s greatest player of all time. Even in Messi’s homeland of Argentina, Diego Maradona remains, for many, the country’s ultimate soccer icon after captaining the national team to the 1986 World Cup title. Messi is a seven-time winner of the Ballon …

Lionel Messi opens up on retirement talks after winning World Cup: Want to continue as world champion
2 years ago

Lionel Messi opens up on retirement talks after winning World Cup: Want to continue as world champion

India Today  

At 35, Lionel Messi seems to be keen on enjoying the feeling of playing as the world champion for Argentina, something that he has never done before in his long and decorated career. After winning the World Cup in Qatar on Sunday, December 18, Messi confirmed he would carry on to play for Argentina, at least a "few more" times …

World Cup 2022: Pablo Zabaleta criticises decision to cover Lionel Messi’s Argentina shirt
2 years ago

World Cup 2022: Pablo Zabaleta criticises decision to cover Lionel Messi’s Argentina shirt

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pablo Zabaleta criticised the decision to drape a …

What are Messi’s World Cup records after Argentina vs France final
2 years ago

What are Messi’s World Cup records after Argentina vs France final

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi drew the curtains on his illustrious World Cup career with a maiden title with Argentina’s win over France in the final on Sunday at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Messi, whose first World Cup was in 2006, has featured in five World Cups and came close to winning the Cup in 2014, when Argrentina lost to Germany in …

Messi and Argentina’s World Cup wait ends with dramatic final win over France
2 years ago

Messi and Argentina’s World Cup wait ends with dramatic final win over France

The Hindu  

This surely was the last chance. Here again, much like in every Argentina game, the stands were blue-and-white, his followers waiting in anticipation for the glory that Messi and the world have yearned for from June 16, 2006, when he made his World Cup debut against Serbia and Montenegro. Transitions had been France’s key to unlocking opponents earlier, but here …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi becomes first to score at all stages of single WC
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi becomes first to score at all stages of single WC

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi’s goal from the spot in the 23rd minute of the game made him the only player to score in all stages of a World Cup, which includes the group stages, the round of 16s, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. Argentina’s star forward Lionel Messi scripted history on Sunday when the 34-year-old footballer scored in the FIFA World Cup …

World Cup: For Lionel Messi and Argentina, now is all
2 years ago

World Cup: For Lionel Messi and Argentina, now is all

Al Jazeera  

The script says Messi will be the conductor of football’s great show and lift the trophy at the end of it. Sunday’s culmination of the first World Cup to take place in the Middle East will be Messi’s last outing at the tournament. Lionel Messi keeps etching his name into the World Cup history books 📚 pic.twitter.com/ebB5cU3oZ9 — B/R Football …

Messi says he will not retire from Argentinian national team
2 years ago

Messi says he will not retire from Argentinian national team

Al Jazeera  

After lifting the World Cup, the 35-year-old star says he will continue playing in an Argentina shirt for a while yet. Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has quashed speculation and pledged to continue playing for his country, despite realising his lifetime ambition of winning the sport’s biggest prize. “I want to keep experiencing a few more matches as world …

Messi is playing like a 20-year-old: Gabriel Batistuta
2 years ago

Messi is playing like a 20-year-old: Gabriel Batistuta

Live Mint  

Gabriel Batistuta had different types of expectations from Lionel Messi in FIFA World Cup 2022 but Leo has apparently surprised him. That's what football needs, that's what Leo is spreading to the whole team," said Batistuta who had held the record of scoring the highest number of world cup goals for Argentina before Messi scored his 11th world cup goal …

Messi evokes Maradona comparisons on road to World Cup final
2 years ago

Messi evokes Maradona comparisons on road to World Cup final

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — The blue-and-white wall of Argentina fans launched into another rendition of their World Cup anthem as fulltime approached at Lusail Stadium. “Messi is playing the Maradona role in the World Cup,” Jorge Valdano, who was in Argentina’s victorious World Cup squad in 1986, said in an interview to TyC Sports channel. That was clear to see in …

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last World Cup game
2 years ago

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last World Cup game

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has confirmed he will play his last World Cup game when Argentina takes on France or Morocco in Sunday's final in Qatar. Messi led Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia in their semi-final on Tuesday and will earn his 172nd cap at the weekend when he tries to bring the country its first World Cup title since …

World Cup’s apex players: Argentina’s Messi and Alvarez
2 years ago

World Cup’s apex players: Argentina’s Messi and Alvarez

Al Jazeera  

Lionel Messi scored a penalty then set up two goals for Julian Alvarez for a 3-0 win in the semifinal against Croatia. The bad news for whoever faces Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final is that footballing magician Lionel Messi now has an apprentice in 22-year-old Julian Alvarez who scored twice in Argentina’s commanding semifinal win over Croatia. Messi scored …

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final
2 years ago

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi bent over, clutched his left hamstring and appeared to grimace, immediately spreading panic through the soccer world but especially among all Argentines. We’re going to the final, which is what we wanted.” It will be Messi’s second World Cup final — Argentina lost the other one to Germany in 2014 — in what might be …

Lionel Messi showed echoes of Diego Maradona as Argentina reached World Cup final
2 years ago

Lionel Messi showed echoes of Diego Maradona as Argentina reached World Cup final

Daily Mail  

They have always called him la pulga — the flea — because of the way he skims and skips across the course of a game, barely detectable, though the Lionel Messi we witnessed last night was el toro, a bull barrelling and bouncing though challenges, actively looking for them, as he drove Argentina into the final which has always seemed …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez goals fire Argentina past Croatia to reach final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez goals fire Argentina past Croatia to reach final

Firstpost  

Argentina produced their best display of the tournament to ensure they will meet the winner’s of Wednesday’s semi-final clash between holders France and Morocco in Sunday’s final. Doha: An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to reach their second World Cup final in eight years. FIFA …

Lionel Messi breaks Argentina's all-time World Cup scoring record after converting penalty vs Croatia
2 years ago

Lionel Messi breaks Argentina's all-time World Cup scoring record after converting penalty vs Croatia

India Today  

Lionel Messi is unstoppable. Notably, Messi also went past Gabriel Batistuta's tally of 10 for the most World Cup goals by an Argentina player. It was a record-equalling night in terms of World Cup appearances for Messi as the Argentina captain emulated Lothar Matthaeus record of 25 appearances at the showpiece event. Messi headed into the World Cup in Qatar, …

Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia
2 years ago

Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia

The Hindu  

Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semifinal that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit. In the second semifinal on Wednesday, reigning champions France take on giant-killing Morocco, the first African team ever to reach the last four of a World Cup. "At back-to-back World Cups …

World Cup 2022: Lionel Scaloni defends Argentina players behaviour in stormy win over Netherlands
2 years ago

World Cup 2022: Lionel Scaloni defends Argentina players behaviour in stormy win over Netherlands

India Today  

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said that criticism of his players' behaviour during the tense World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands was "out of touch with reality." There were 17 yellow cards and one sending-off as players clashed on numerous occasions before and after Argentina won a penalty shootout to advance to the World Cup semifinals. "We have to remove …

Messi, Argentina advance to semifinals at World Cup
2 years ago

Messi, Argentina advance to semifinals at World Cup

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi started the match by delivering another soccer clinic. Messi, who scored a penalty in regulation time, converted his penalty in the shootout while goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made two saves to help Argentina secure a semifinal match against Croatia, which beat Brazil earlier Friday. “We had to suffer,” Messi said, “but we got through.” Messi did, …

Ronaldo looks to shine like Mbappé, Messi at World Cup
2 years ago

Ronaldo looks to shine like Mbappé, Messi at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo was the usual hot topic at Portugal’s pregame news conference at the World Cup on Monday — though the issues were hardly positive for his veteran coach to handle. “I don’t really know about this, to be honest,” Santos said about a Spanish media report that Ronaldo will sign a much-speculated deal with Saudi club …

Lionel Messi's totally unexpected reaction to ‘1000th match’ question after Argentina qualify for FIFA WC quarterfinal
2 years ago

Lionel Messi's totally unexpected reaction to ‘1000th match’ question after Argentina qualify for FIFA WC quarterfinal

Hindustan Times  

Argentina have reached the quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after beating Australia 2-1 in the round of 16 on Sunday. With goals from captain Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez, the South American team were leading 2-0 till the 77th minute when an own goal by Enzo Fernandez gave Australia a new lease of life in the match. Argentina …

Social media in awe of Messi as he powers Argentina to quarterfinals at FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Social media in awe of Messi as he powers Argentina to quarterfinals at FIFA World Cup 2022

The Hindu  

Football fans heaped praise on Lionel Messi as he produced a moment of trademark quality to score the opener in a 2-1 win over Australia and send Argentina into the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Saturday. This was Messi’s third goal in the tournament, getting him past Argentine legend Diego Maradona in World Cup goals. — John …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi magic helps Argentina set-up Netherlands quarter-final clash with 2-1 win over Australia
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi magic helps Argentina set-up Netherlands quarter-final clash with 2-1 win over Australia

Firstpost  

Messi’s 789th goal in his 1,000th career appearance – but first in the knockout rounds of the World Cup – helped Argentina set up a last-eight clash with the unbeaten Netherlands on Friday. Doha: Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark quality to score the opener in a 2-1 win over Australia and send Argentina into the quarter-finals of the …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi threatened by World Champion Boxer, his tweets go viral
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi threatened by World Champion Boxer, his tweets go viral

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2022: After their emphatic win over Mexico, the fans and especially the players of Mexico were relieved as their icon and superstar Lionel Messi saved them from the brink of elimination. Argentina were completely down and out after their loss to Saudi Arabia in their first match of the World Cup and were on the brink of …

Emi Martinez reveals he visited a psychologist after Argentina's shock defeat to Saudi Arabia
2 years ago

Emi Martinez reveals he visited a psychologist after Argentina's shock defeat to Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

Emi Martinez has revealed he sought psychological help after Argentina's shock defeat by Saudi Arabia. Lionel Scaloni's team are under huge pressure to lift the trophy for the first time since 1986, arriving in Qatar on a record 36-game unbeaten run, desperate to help Lionel Messi fulfil his dream in what will be his last World Cup. Emi Martinez has …

World Cup: Argentina assistant coach Pablo Aimar bursts into TEARS following Lionel Messi's goal
2 years ago

World Cup: Argentina assistant coach Pablo Aimar bursts into TEARS following Lionel Messi's goal

Daily Mail  

The pressure of the must-win game was weighing on members of the camp This will likely be the 35-year-old soccer legend Lionel Messi's final World Cup Argentina would have been eliminated from advancing with a loss to Mexico Argentina assistant coach Pablo Aimar broke down in tears following Lionel Messi's goal in the 64th minute against Mexico. Few sights demonstrate …

Sing when you're winning! Lionel Messi conducts Argentina's joyous dressing room celebrations
2 years ago

Sing when you're winning! Lionel Messi conducts Argentina's joyous dressing room celebrations

Daily Mail  

Argentina players have celebrated winning their first World Cup match of the tournament following their comfortable 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday. Lionel Messi scored a second Qatar World Cup goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Mexico Argentina players let out a huge wave of relive after beating Mexico to stay in the tournament In a lengthy video post, players …

World Cup Viewer's Guide: Messi seeks history with Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Viewer's Guide: Messi seeks history with Argentina

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He was only 19 when …

Watch: The Intense Ritual Lionel Messi Follows Before Taking a Free-Kick
3 years, 5 months ago

Watch: The Intense Ritual Lionel Messi Follows Before Taking a Free-Kick

News 18  

Sport stars have few peculiar preparations and in football, Argentine legend Lionel Messi has a couple of his own. Messi was at his best as Argentina faced Ecuador in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Copa America 2021 on Saturday night at the Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico, in Brazil. Earlier in the game, Ecuador gave Argentina a tough fight even though …

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