How many goals has Messi scored for Argentina against Mexico?
2 years ago

How many goals has Messi scored for Argentina against Mexico?

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi, having scored a stunning goal against Mexico in the Group C match of the FIFA World Cup, took his goal tally against El Tri to four now. Messi was recently bested by Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, having scored eight goals in 18 World Cup appearances compared to the Argentine star’s seven in 20. Ronaldo, with seven Man of the Match awards, after Portugal’s 3-2 win over Ghana, also went past Messi, who has six trophies. Messi scored twice again in friendlies, the first in a 4-1 win for Argentina in 2008 and the second in a 2-2 draw in 2015.

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Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club
2 days, 4 hours ago

Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club

Associated Press  

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Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player on Friday after captaining Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign. Messi was handed the award after his performances helped Miami to a record regular season points tally of 74, earning the club its first-ever Supporters Shield. It didn’t happen, but next year we’ll come back stronger to try …

Lionel Messi's staggering 73-goal feat under threat as Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres closes in on world record
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lionel Messi's staggering 73-goal feat under threat as Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres closes in on world record

Hindustan Times  

Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres may not have found the back of the net in the UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal on Tuesday at the José Alvalade Stadium, but the striker still remains in hunt to shatter Lionel Messi's long-standing record of most goals scored in a single season. Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring his team's …

Lionel Messi equals world record with match-winning assist against Peru; Cristiano Ronaldo way behind in the race
1 month ago

Lionel Messi equals world record with match-winning assist against Peru; Cristiano Ronaldo way behind in the race

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi equalled another record in Argentina's colours as he provided a match-winning assist to Lautaro Martinez in the FIFA World Cup South America qualifier against Peru. It was Messi's 58th assist in international football, which is joint-most, as he equalled United States men's national team legend Landon Donovan's tally. Lautaro Martinez celebrates with Argentina's forward Lionel Messi after scoring …

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification
1 month ago

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi equalled the United States great Landon Donovan's record for most assists in international football as Argentina defeated Peru 1-0 to inch closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification on Wednesday. At a full house at La Bombonera, Lautaro Martinez scored from a Messi assist to consolidate Argentina's top position in South American qualifying with 25 points from …

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona
1 month ago

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona

Al Jazeera  

A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night, with the striker’s goal moving him level with Diego Maradona as the country’s fifth all-time scorer. The 27-year-old Inter Milan forward notched his 32nd international goal 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a …

Lionel Messi drops huge update on becoming manager after retirement, unsure about 2026 World Cup participation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi drops huge update on becoming manager after retirement, unsure about 2026 World Cup participation

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi is already 37-years-old and is not plying his trade in Europe anymore. Speaking to Fabrizio Romano for Apple TV, the 2022 World Cup winner was asked if he had any plans to get into coaching after retirement. The former Barcelona star was also asked about participation in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the US, …

Watch: Lionel Messi scores twice, assists another in triumphant injury return for Inter Miami
3 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Lionel Messi scores twice, assists another in triumphant injury return for Inter Miami

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi made his first Inter Miami appearance since June to score two goals and provide an assist in win versus Philadelphia Union. Image: Imagn Images/Reuters Lionel Messi made a mark on his return from injury on Saturday, scoring two goals in the matter of four minutes and adding an assist in Inter Miami’s 3-1 Major League Soccer victory over …

Images of Lionel Messi's ‘destroyed’ ankle go viral after freak Copa America final injury
5 months, 1 week ago

Images of Lionel Messi's ‘destroyed’ ankle go viral after freak Copa America final injury

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi went from crying tears of pain to tears of joy within minutes as Argentina won the 2024 Copa America by beating Colombia 1-0 in extra-time. Striker Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal in the second-half of extra-time and thus helped Argentina lift their second consecutive Copa America and their third consecutive major title, having also won the 2022 …

Messi leads Argentina to 2nd Copa America title win despite injury, fans call him 'the undisputed GOAT'
5 months, 1 week ago

Messi leads Argentina to 2nd Copa America title win despite injury, fans call him 'the undisputed GOAT'

Hindustan Times  

Football fans may eternally be at war with one another between attempting to decide who among Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo deserve to be the GOAT, but the former's near-heroic match play on July 15, in Miami's Hard Rock Stadium led Argentina to a history-defining win at the Copa America finals. Messi becomes the most decorated player in football history …

Copa America Final: Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Lautaro Martinez’s extra-time goal
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa America Final: Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Lautaro Martinez’s extra-time goal

The Hindu  

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. Martínez later ran to that bench to hug his captain after the goal that propelled Argentina to its record 16th Copa title. Late start In a match that started 1 hour, 22 minutes late because …

Lionel Messi swansong likely if Argentina win the Copa America
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi swansong likely if Argentina win the Copa America

Hindustan Times  

The last three years have been truly golden for Lionel Messi. Not long ago, before the Copa America in 2021, he had not won a single major international trophy. In the space of three years, Messi has won the Copa America as well as the World Cup, and in both the tournaments he contributed massively for Argentina. In the space …

Argentina overcomes Lionel Messi injury to repeat as Copa América champions
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina overcomes Lionel Messi injury to repeat as Copa América champions

LA Times  

Lionel Messi hoists the Copa América championship trophy while celebrating with teammates following a 1-0 victory over Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday. Argentina won its second straight Copa América championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. In a match that started 1 hour, …

Lionel Messi's Record in Finals with Argentina
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi's Record in Finals with Argentina

Deccan Chronicle  

Lionel Messi will be leading Argentina to yet another Copa America finals, as they will face Colombia for the trophy at Florida, United States. The Argentina legend led the team to win the Copa America in 2021, where they finally ended their 28-year International trophy drought and also gave Messi his first senior International trophy.Later, he went on to win …

Lionel Messi says he will keep on playing for Argentina beyond Copa America final
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi says he will keep on playing for Argentina beyond Copa America final

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi plans to keep playing for Argentina beyond Sunday’s Copa America final. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner spoke outside the locker room at MetLife Stadium, where he announced his retirement after missing a penalty kick in the shootout loss to Chile in the 2016 Copa America final. I have to say thank you to all …

Messi’s 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final
5 months, 1 week ago

Messi’s 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi and Argentina moved within one win of joining Spain as the only nations to win three straight major titles. “It’s insane what this team has done, what the Argentina national team is doing,” Messi said Tuesday night after his 109th international goal sealed a 2-0 victory over Canada that earned a berth in this …

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, helping defending champion Argentina beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday night and into the Copa America final. Julian Alvarez put the Albiceleste ahead in the 22nd minute and Messi redirected Enzo Fernandez’s shot off the face of goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau in the 51st. Trying to string together championships in …

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to second-consecutive Copa América final; moves closer to Cristiano Ronaldo
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to second-consecutive Copa América final; moves closer to Cristiano Ronaldo

India TV News  

Captain Lionel Messi delivered a match-winning performance against Canada in the first semi-final of the ongoing Copa América to guide Argentina into their second-consecutive final of the tournament. The goal not only put an end to Canada's chances of scripting a fightback but also helped Messi become only the second player to score goals in six editions of the CONMEBOL …

Copa America semifinal: Lionel Messi will start against Canada, says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America semifinal: Lionel Messi will start against Canada, says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won't be stopped by a leg injury and will play in Argentina's Copa America semifinal against Canada on July 9 night. At 37, Messi has 13 Copa America goals and is four behind the record shared by Argentina's Norberto Méndez and Brazil's Zizinho but hasn't scored in this year's tournament. When he's available, he will play.” Seeking a …

The ‘Mes-si!’ chants started more than an hour before Copa America opener, and he sets up both goals
6 months ago

The ‘Mes-si!’ chants started more than an hour before Copa America opener, and he sets up both goals

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The chants of “Mes-si! Mes-si!” started more than an hour before kickoff and kept up throughout Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Canada on Thursday night in the Copa America opener. Lionel Messi set up both goals on a night he played in his record 35th Copa America match. “I feel like we’ve had a good match plan and we’ve …

Messi scores twice in return to Argentina lineup in 4-1 win over Guatemala
6 months, 1 week ago

Messi scores twice in return to Argentina lineup in 4-1 win over Guatemala

Associated Press  

— Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted on another goal in his first international start since November and Argentina outclassed Guatemala 4-1 on Friday night to complete its 2024 Copa America preparations. “Angel Di Maria came in and he played more on the inside because the way the game was shaping up it gave us the opportunity to try new …

Lionel Messi sets double MLS record in Inter Miami's thrashing of NY Red Bulls
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi sets double MLS record in Inter Miami's thrashing of NY Red Bulls

India Today  

Lionel Messi had an MLS-record six goal contributions, Luis Suarez scored three times and Matias Rojas recorded a brace as Inter Miami thumped the New York Red Bulls 6-2 on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Messi, who was named MLS Player of the Month for the month of April, scored once and added five assists as Miami extended its unbeaten …

Messi: Retirement not on my mind
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Messi: Retirement not on my mind

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- Lionel Messi has not yet thought about retirement and says age will not be a determining factor in his decision to end his playing career. "I know that the moment I feel that I am no longer performing, that I am no longer enjoying it or helping my teammates," Messi said in an interview with the Big Time …

Lionel Messi scores sensational second-half brace in 5 minutes; turns back clock alongside Suarez for second goal
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi scores sensational second-half brace in 5 minutes; turns back clock alongside Suarez for second goal

Hindustan Times  

It was all about Lionel Messi as the Argentine led Inter Miami to a 5-0 victory against Orlando City in their latest MLS fixture, on Sunday. The 2022 World Cup winner scored two second-half goals in a five-minute span, as Miami cruised to a comfortable win. For the first goal, it was purely due to luck that Messi scored, but …

Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA’s best men’s player award. Bonmatí takes women's prize
11 months, 1 week ago

Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA’s best men’s player award. Bonmatí takes women's prize

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi landed another prestigious award in soccer — barely. Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmati and Pep Guardiola with their respective awards The Argentina star needed a tiebreaker with Erling Haaland to win FIFA's best men’s player prize on Monday. Messi had moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami and led the David Beckham-owned team to a little-known Leagues Cup title …

Lionel Messi walks out in violent match; Argentina beat Brazil in WC qualifier
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi walks out in violent match; Argentina beat Brazil in WC qualifier

Live Mint  

In a fiery 2026 World Cup qualifying clash, Argentina emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Brazil. The tension between the two South American giants escalated at Rio's iconic Maracana Stadium before the game even began. Brazil in trouble This was Brazil’s third consecutive defeat in World Cup qualifiers, a first in their football history. Argentina's victory further confirmed their …

Messi seeks 1st goal against Brazil in World Cup qualifying, hosts try to avert crisis in Rio
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi seeks 1st goal against Brazil in World Cup qualifying, hosts try to avert crisis in Rio

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi has few barriers yet to break in soccer. One of them will be in reach Tuesday, when Argentina visits Brazil in a South American World Cup qualifying match. The 36-year-old Messi has scored 31 goals for Argentina in World Cup qualifying encounters, but none of those came against Brazil, home or away. The 2026 …

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi who is the FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina legend was awarded for the eighth time with the prestigious Ballon d'Or award on October 30. English football icon David Beckham who is the owner of Inter Miami presented the award to Messi. Messi's seven goals in the World Cup tournament brought back hope among fans who believed his team will …

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?
1 year, 1 month ago

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?

Al Jazeera  

A look at Lionel Messi’s glittering career, laced with records and awards in club and international football. Lionel Messi has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. Here’s a look at the list of honours the Argentine great has to …

Lionel Messi and David Beckham have full-circle moment as MLS' first-ever designated player presents Inter Miami star with Ballon d'Or
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi and David Beckham have full-circle moment as MLS' first-ever designated player presents Inter Miami star with Ballon d'Or

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday night - and was presented the award by fellow MLS trailblazer David Beckham. The former Manchester United and England star gushed over Messi, who led Miami to a Leagues Cup title shortly after joining the club. David Beckham presented Lionel Messi with his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy on Monday The two …

Lionel Messi confirms he will not leave Inter Miami on loan
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi confirms he will not leave Inter Miami on loan

The Hindu  

Expressing a desire to spend the holidays at home with family, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi confirmed earlier reports that he will not go out on loan this winter to an overseas club. It has been a whirlwind calendar year for Messi, who started last season at Paris Saint-Germain in August 2022 and helped the club claim a Ligue 1 title …

Lionel Messi Double Gives Argentina 2-0 Win Over Peru
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi Double Gives Argentina 2-0 Win Over Peru

News 18  

Lionel Messi became the all-time top scorer in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday after netting both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Peru in Lima. ICC World Cup: Schedule | Results | Points Table | Most Runs | Most Wickets Messi, who was denied a hat-trick in the second half when he had a goal disallowed for offside …

Merdeka Cup: Sunil Chhetri scores 93rd goal for India, remains third behind Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
1 year, 2 months ago

Merdeka Cup: Sunil Chhetri scores 93rd goal for India, remains third behind Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Sunil Chhetri scored his 93rd international goal for India, against Malaysia in the semifinal of the Merdeka Cup 2023 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Malaysia on Friday. Chhetri, 39, is the third highest active goal scorer in international football behind legendary footballers, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. FOLLOW | INDIA VS MALAYSIA: LIVE SCORE AND UPDATES FROM THE …

Lionel Messi Makes Brief Appearance Off The Bench In Argentina's 1-0 World Cup Qualifier Win Over Paraguay
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi Makes Brief Appearance Off The Bench In Argentina's 1-0 World Cup Qualifier Win Over Paraguay

News 18  

Lionel Messi hit a post twice after he came off the bench but struggled to deliver a strong performance following his return from injury. Still, Argentina beat Paraguay 1-0 on Thursday in a South American World Cup qualifying match. #Messi #Argentina pic.twitter.com/RDyrEYe1cS— Inter Miami FC Hub October 13, 2023 A free kick from the same spot where he scored the …

Lionel Messi plays one half in Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win; Brazil and Venezuela draw
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi plays one half in Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win; Brazil and Venezuela draw

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Lionel Messi hit a post twice after he came off the bench but struggled to deliver a strong performance following his return from injury. Still, Argentina beat Paraguay 1-0 on Thursday in a South American World Cup qualifying match. Argentina leads South American World Cup qualifying with 9 points, followed by Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, …

Lionel Messi skips Argentina’s last practice before World Cup qualifier in Bolivia
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi skips Argentina’s last practice before World Cup qualifier in Bolivia

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi skipped Argentina’s last practice session on the eve of a World Cup qualifying match in Bolivia. The 36-year-old Inter Miami striker left Argentina’s match against Ecuador late last week complaining of fatigue, which could impact coach Lionel Scaloni’s selections for Tuesday’s match in challenging conditions at La Paz’ altitude of 3,000 meters. Messi scored from a free kick …

How many free-kick goals has Messi scored after winner vs Bolivia?
1 year, 3 months ago

How many free-kick goals has Messi scored after winner vs Bolivia?

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has scored some legendary free-kicks throughout his career. Todos los ángulos 🎥🐐 pic.twitter.com/Kx5bd9BUso — AFA Play September 8, 2023 How many goals has Messi scored from free-kicks? Messi has scored 65 goals from the free-kick now, which is the fifth-highest number of free-kick goals in football history. Following is the list of players with most free-kick goals: 77 …

Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil’s all-time goal-scoring record
1 year, 3 months ago

Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil’s all-time goal-scoring record

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Neymar scored his record 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia on Friday. Neymar’s goals in the Amazon city of Belem put him two above the total of three-time World Cup winner Pelé as the Selecao’s top goal scorer. URUGUAY 3, CHILE 1 Bielsa’s reshaping of Uruguay started with …

Messi scores from a free kick to give Argentina 1-0 win in South American World Cup qualifying
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi scores from a free kick to give Argentina 1-0 win in South American World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Once again, and now as a World Cup champion, Lionel Messi came to Argentina’s rescue when the team most needed him. The 36-year-old captain scored from a free kick in the 78th minute to give Argentina a 1-0 win against Ecuador in the first round of South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Argentina coach Lionel …

Messi scores dazzling goal in MLS debut, leads Miami over New York Red Bulls
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi scores dazzling goal in MLS debut, leads Miami over New York Red Bulls

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored a dazzling goal in the 89th minute of his Major League Soccer debut, helping Inter Miami beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night and end an 11-match league winless streak. Forty-eight years after Pele joined the North American Soccer League’s New York Cosmos in an effort to jumpstart soccer in the United States, the …

Lionel Messi injury scare: Inter Miami superstar sustained ankle blow before prolific outing in Leagues Cup semi-final
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi injury scare: Inter Miami superstar sustained ankle blow before prolific outing in Leagues Cup semi-final

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi faced an injury scare during Inter Miami’s training session on Monday. Messi appeared to tweak his right ankle during practice just a day before Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup semi-final game against Philadelphia Union. Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half during the Leagues Cup 2023 semifinals match between Inter Miami …

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of season to boost Inter Miami to Leagues Cup semi-final
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of season to boost Inter Miami to Leagues Cup semi-final

India TV News  

Lionel Messi continues his dream start for Inter Miami with another goal in the quarter-final of the League Cup 2023 against Charlotte FC on Friday, August 11. The legendary forward scored his eighth goal in five appearances for Inter Miami to help them reach the semi-final round. Inter Miami's third goal came from Charlotte's centre-back Adilson Malanda who was unfortunate …

WATCH: All goals scored by Lionel Messi for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

WATCH: All goals scored by Lionel Messi for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi continued his goalscoring form for Inter Miami as he scored his second brace in three consecutive games to take his side into the quarterfinal of the Leagues Cup. Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul, Goals scored: 1 LIONEL ANDRÉS MESSI IS NOT HUMAN. pic.twitter.com/e3RVVpWTlT — Major League Soccer July 25, 2023 GO OFF, LEO MESSI. Inter Miami vs Orlando …

Watch: Lionel Messi scores twice in Inter Miami vs Orlando City match
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi scores twice in Inter Miami vs Orlando City match

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi showcased his brilliance once again as he led Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory against Orlando City in their Leagues Cup match. In the seventh minute after the match resumed, Messi received a pass at the top of his chest and swiftly slotted the ball into the back of the net with his left foot, giving Inter Miami …

Lionel Messi shines again in first Inter Miami start, scores twice in 4-0 win over Atlanta
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi shines again in first Inter Miami start, scores twice in 4-0 win over Atlanta

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has one lasting memory from Lionel Messi’s debut: the image of Messi running to embrace his family after delivering the game-winning free kick and cementing a new era for the club and Major League Soccer. “Since those two have gotten here, the spirit has changed,” Miami’s DeAndre Yedlin said, referring to …

Sunil Chhetri becomes fourth-highest international goal scorer; closes gap to Messi, Ronaldo
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri becomes fourth-highest international goal scorer; closes gap to Messi, Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri became the fourth- highest goal scorer in the history of men’s football when he scored a hat-trick against Pakistan in their SAFF Championship opener at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: IND 2-0 PAK LIVE score, SAFF Championship updates Chhetri sits just 14 goals below FIFA World Cup 2022 …

Lionel Messi scores rapid goal as Argentina down Australia in Beijing friendly
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi scores rapid goal as Argentina down Australia in Beijing friendly

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi and German Pezzella scored for Argentina against Australia in a friendly in Beijing. Lionel Messi scored after barely a minute as he guided Argentina to a 2-0 friendly win over Australia in Beijing on Thursday evening. Lionel Messi scored the fastest goal of his career against Australia today ⚡️🔥 pic.twitter.com/hu5FjJee8C — SPORTbible June 15, 2023 Messi and fellow …

Lionel Messi picks MLS's Inter Miami in stunning move after exit from PSG
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi picks MLS's Inter Miami in stunning move after exit from PSG

Hindustan Times  

Argentina's star footballer Lionel Messi stunned the football community on Wednesday night when he announced a move to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami. Lionel Messi One of Inter Miami’s owners, Jorge Mas, tweeted out a photo of a darkly silhouetted Messi jersey shortly before the Argentinian great revealed his decision in interviews with Spanish news outlets Mundo Deportivo and …

Messi’s father says player ‘would like to return’ to Barcelona amid speculation over Saudi move
1 year, 6 months ago

Messi’s father says player ‘would like to return’ to Barcelona amid speculation over Saudi move

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona has not given up hope of seeing Lionel Messi returning to the club despite increasing speculation about a pending move to Saudi Arabia, and his father said Monday that his son prefers to go back to the Catalan club. The player’s father sidestepped most questions but acknowledged that Messi “would like to return” to the club where …

Barcelona not giving up hope of bringing Lionel Messi back to Spanish football
1 year, 6 months ago

Barcelona not giving up hope of bringing Lionel Messi back to Spanish football

The Hindu  

Barcelona has not given up hope of seeing Lionel Messi returning to the club despite increasing speculation about a pending move to Saudi Arabia. The Catalan club continued to work on restructuring its finances to make sure it could afford Messi’s return in case the Argentina star decided to come back to the Spanish league after his stint with Paris …

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