Messi is the only genius in football, says Capello
5 years, 10 months ago

Messi is the only genius in football, says Capello

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is the "only genius in world football" according to former Real Madrid head coach Fabio Capello, who also praised Cristiano Ronaldo's impact at Juventus. Asked about Messi at the Laureus Awards in Monaco, Capello – who won two LaLiga titles in two spells with Madrid – told reporters: "Leo Messi is not a footballer, he is a genius and the only genius in world football. Capello did laud Cristiano Ronaldo following his move to Juventus, where the former Madrid star has flourished this season. "Cristiano has woken up a lot of Juventus players," ex-Juve player and coach Capello said.

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Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami
1 month, 1 week 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 nomination for FIFA's The Best award creates controversy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi's nomination for FIFA's The Best award creates controversy

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been nominated for FIFA’s The Best award, but his nomination has caused controversy and debate among fans. Argentina superstar Lionel Messi’s nomination for FIFA’s The Best award has created controversy and has divided the football fraternity. That is crazy 😂 love Messi but this season he really has no business there — 𝗙𝗜𝗔𝗚𝗢 November 29, …

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men's Award
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men's Award

India Today  

FIFA has unveiled the nominees for its prestigious The Best Football Awards 2024, recognising the standout performers in men's and women's football across club and international competitions. 🗳️ — FIFA World Cup November 28, 2024 Vinicius Jr., meanwhile, has continued to shine for Real Madrid, playing an instrumental role in their La Liga, Spanish Super Cup, and UEFA Champions League …

Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive record but fails to prevent Inter Miami defeat
2 months ago

Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive record but fails to prevent Inter Miami defeat

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi had a sensational 2024 MLS season, and had an instant impact for Inter Miami. The Argentine finished the regular season with 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 matches, and also became Inter Miami's all-time leading goalscorer. The Barcelona legend reached 850 career goals, a record which his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo had achieved earlier. The Argentine also …

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory

Firstpost  

The 68th Ballon d’Or Awards took place in Paris on Monday, and to everyone's surprise, Brazil and Real Madrid start Vinicius Jr was not adjudged the best player in men's football in the previous season. This despite helping Los Blancos win LaLiga as well as the UEFA Champions League for a record-extending 14th time earlier this year.

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'

Daily Mail  

A Real Madrid star has reportedly already been informed that he will be crowned the Ballon d'Or winner next month in Paris. This year's list of nominees includes Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Antonio Rudiger, and Federico Valverde from the current crop of Madrid stars, while the recently retired Toni Kroos is also on there. A Real Madrid star …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
4 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

New Indian Express  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Also excluded was Messi’s great rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
4 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

Associated Press  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami last year, is still delivering at …

Luka Modric Attains THIS Record After Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup 2024 Triumph
5 months ago

Luka Modric Attains THIS Record After Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup 2024 Triumph

ABP News  

UEFA Super Cup 2024: Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0 to win their 6th UEFA Super Cup, and with that, Los Blancos are now the most successful club in the competition's history. The fixture also saw Luka Modric go past Nacho as the most decorated player in Real Madrid's history, as the Croatian legend now has 27 trophies with Los Blancos. …

Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Lionel Messi as football's greatest and claims 'there's no way anyone can be better' than the Argentinian as he snubs Cristiano Ronaldo
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Lionel Messi as football's greatest and claims 'there's no way anyone can be better' than the Argentinian as he snubs Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player that 'has ever played the game' after hailing the Argentine's legendary impact on football. Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player that 'has ever played the game' Messi recently added another top title to his record after winning the Copa America with Argentina Messi previously came up …

Uncanny similarity: Messi’s injury and Argentina’s Copa America win evoke memories of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro victory
6 months ago

Uncanny similarity: Messi’s injury and Argentina’s Copa America win evoke memories of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro victory

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi had to leave the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia early in the second half due to an ankle injury. The South American team lifted the Copa America 2024 trophy after Lautaro Martínez scored the sole goal of the match at the 112th minute in Extra Time. Lionel Messi secured his 45th senior trophy with Argentina, surpassing …

Champions League winner looks unrecognisable from his Real Madrid days... as 49-year-old now claims to have a better physique than Cristiano Ronaldo
7 months, 1 week ago

Champions League winner looks unrecognisable from his Real Madrid days... as 49-year-old now claims to have a better physique than Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

He retired at 43 while playing in Brazil after also featuring for Bayern Munich A former Champions League winner who retired at the age of 43 looks unrecognisable from his playing days - and claims to have a better physique than Cristiano Ronaldo. A former Champions League winner looks unreognisable in post-retirement social media snaps shared online Ronaldo has become …

Wayne Rooney gives his verdict on the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate, revealing his selection to Gary Neville
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayne Rooney gives his verdict on the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate, revealing his selection to Gary Neville

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has provided his verdict on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate, after claiming the duo are 'the best two players to ever play the game'. Wayne Rooney has given his opinion on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate Across their careers, fans have often debated over who is better, Ronaldo or Messi 'For me, Messi …

Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and

Daily Mail  

So let’s grasp the nettle straight away and start with an apology. Jairzinho Overshadowed by Pele, but anyone who scored in every game of Brazil’s march to World Cup victory in 1970 – Jairzinho is still the only player to achieve this feat – deserves to be on this list. A beautifully composed midfielder, he won three Serie A titles …

'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim
11 months, 1 week ago

'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim

Hindustan Times  

For the last 15 years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have battled against each other to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history. Eden Hazard made a sensational claim on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Former Chelsea player Eden Hazard joined the bandwagon and made a rather sensational claim about the better player between the two, and also included …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi denied ‘last dance’ after injury blow
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi denied ‘last dance’ after injury blow

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 Cristiano Ronaldo has been denied a final meeting …

Lionel Messi New Saudi Tourism Ad Ahead Cristiano Ronaldo Clash Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Viral Video Messi Vs Ronaldo
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi New Saudi Tourism Ad Ahead Cristiano Ronaldo Clash Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Viral Video Messi Vs Ronaldo

ABP News  

Football superstar Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever to have played the game. However, before Messi will showcase his footballing brilliance on the field in that part of the World, he can be seen kicking a ball in a latest video promoting Saudi Arabian tourism. The video is launched days ahead of the Riyadh …

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to renew rivalry in February
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to renew rivalry in February

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 Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will go head …

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed

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 Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will face each …

Carragher makes staggering statement on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate, says 'I don't even think it's close'
1 year, 1 month ago

Carragher makes staggering statement on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate, says 'I don't even think it's close'

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are arguably two of the greatest footballers in history. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo are arguably two of the greatest footballers in history. One of the trophies missing in Ronaldo's glittering cabinet is the FIFA World Cup, something which Messi claimed last year. Meanwhile, CBS Sports host Kate Abdo revealed that the programme once invited Messi …

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time
1 year, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time

India TV News  

Lionel Messi was crowned the best footbal player of the world with the Ballon d'Or award on Monday. Meanwhile, the Ballon d'Or award is being given to the best footbal player of the year since 1956 with Stanley Matthews of Blackpool being the first ever winner of the award. In Women's football, Megan Rapinoe of Reign was the first winner …

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Watch: Lionel Messi becomes most decorated footballer of all time as Inter Miami beat Nashville in thrilling shoot-out
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi becomes most decorated footballer of all time as Inter Miami beat Nashville in thrilling shoot-out

Hindustan Times  

Scoring a stunning goal for Inter Miami in the final of the Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi sealed his first-ever trophy in North American football on Sunday. The former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain superstar slotted home his 10th goal in seven games before converting the first shot in a dramatic penalty shootout as Inter Miami edged past Nashville SC …

Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe star in list of major 100m euros transfers in football history
1 year, 4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe star in list of major 100m euros transfers in football history

Hindustan Times  

Moises Caicedo, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are the latest entrants of the 100 million euros-plus transfer club. Gareth Bale from Tottenham to Real Madrid The Welsh wizard became the first footballer in the history of the game to breach the 100m euros-mark. Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid to Juventus Cristiano Ronaldo shocked the football universe by moving to Juventus …

Gareth Bale names Lionel Messi and NOT Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to win Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

Gareth Bale names Lionel Messi and NOT Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to win Champions League

Daily Mail  

Gareth Bale has named Lionel Messi as the best ever winner of the Champions League - betraying his former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the process. Bale and Portuguese megastar Ronaldo were colleagues for five years at Real Madrid, where they won Europe's elite club trophy four times together. Lionel Messi has been called the best player to win the Champions …

Lionel Messi picks MLS's Inter Miami in stunning move after exit from PSG
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain: Flashes of genius but promise unfulfilled
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain: Flashes of genius but promise unfulfilled

Firstpost  

It is difficult to qualify Messi’s time at PSG as a success, even if the move to the French capital helped set him up for the crowning glory of his career at last year’s World Cup and did no harm to the Qatar-owned club as a sporting brand Paris: Lionel Messi arrived in France to a hero’s welcome, seen as …

Lionel Messi: The ‘greatest’ leaves PSG on low note
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi: The ‘greatest’ leaves PSG on low note

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s uninspiring two-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain is set to come to an acrimonious end with a move to join long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, just months after his crowning glory at the 2022 World Cup. World Cup mission accomplished The absence of a World Cup winners’ medal had long been Exhibit A in the argument about …

Why Cristiano Ronaldo didn't vote at FIFA Awards as Lionel Messi completed historic 2022 to win best men's player award
1 year, 10 months ago

Why Cristiano Ronaldo didn't vote at FIFA Awards as Lionel Messi completed historic 2022 to win best men's player award

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi hogged the limelight in the FIFA Awards ceremony in Paris, winning the Best Men's Player of The Year award to complete a historic 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't cast his vote at the FIFA Awards, with Lionel Messi hogging the limelight. Meanwhile, Messi's arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo had a poor World Cup, and also saw his Manchester United contract get …

Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again

Associated Press  

PARIS — World Cup champion Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbappé again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on Monday. After steering Argentina to World Cup glory in an epic final against Mbappé’s France last year in Qatar, Messi won the best player vote against Mbappé and Karim Benzema and secured the FIFA prize for the seventh time …

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won the best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina and Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s award at a ceremony in Paris. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men’s gong with Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema the …

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award

Hindustan Times  

Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi was crowned the best player in men’s football by the Federation Internationale de Football Association at The Best FIFA Football Awards on Tuesday. Messi, who propelled Argentina to its third FIFA World Cup title in Qatar last year, was nominated for the illustrious prize alongside his Paris Saint Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe and Real …

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat

India TV News  

Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi has a never-ending love affair with records. The Argentina skipper, who won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year has continued to perform for Paris Saint-Germain and it doesn't look as if he is going to stop anytime soon. After winning the World Cup, many believe that Messi has surpassed his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo and …

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report

News 18  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is expected to be honoured by his former club FC Barcelona ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 season. Barcelona club officials reportedly met Messi’s father Jorge Messi last week. Messi’s association with Barcelona came to an end in 2021 after the Blaugrana failed to fulfil new contract agreement. Messi, during his stay at …

Lionel Messi on cusp of another 'MASSIVE' record, set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi on cusp of another 'MASSIVE' record, set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list

India TV News  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are legends in their capacity and they have dominated football for more than a decade now. In 839 club games that he has played, Messi has scored 699 goals. If Lionel Messi ends up scoring against Marseille, he will be only the second footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo to join the 700-goal club as per GOAL.com. …

FIFA reveal their The Best award nominees, with Lionel Messi heading the list
2 years ago

FIFA reveal their The Best award nominees, with Lionel Messi heading the list

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi heads a 14-man shortlist for the Best FIFA Men's player award after leading Argentina to World Cup glory last month. Argentine star Lionel Messi heads the 14-man shortlist for the FIFA's Best Men's Player award Messi's PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe is also on the 14-man shortlist announced by FIFA 14-MAN SHORTLIST FOR 'THE BEST' AWARD Lionel Messi Kylian …

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again? Here's how this can happen
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again? Here's how this can happen

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi? Before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, things got pretty bitter between Ronaldo and the renowned club Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again Image Source : GETTY IMAGESCristiano Ronaldo and Messi to face again? Rudi Garcia, the manager of Al-Nassr has now revealed that CR7 is all set to make his debut on Saudi …

Cristiano Ronaldo knew it was 'IMPOSSIBLE' to join a Champions League club after Man United exit
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo knew it was 'IMPOSSIBLE' to join a Champions League club after Man United exit

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo knew that it was 'practically impossible' to join a Champions League club after the bombshell interview that led to his Manchester United exit, according to reports. Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Al-Nassr in a deal making him the highest-paid player in the world Ronaldo finally signed the contract after a meeting with club president Musalli Al-Muammar From the moment …

Who is the best footballer ever? Pele, Maradona, Messi or Ronaldo?
2 years ago

Who is the best footballer ever? Pele, Maradona, Messi or Ronaldo?

Daily Mail  

It is a debate that has long raged among football fans, and don't expect it to end, ever. Pele has long been considered by many to be the greatest football that ever lived Pele, pictured here with Marcia Aokoi, died aged 82 after a battle with colon cancer Somewhat fittingly, one of Pele's last posts on social media was about …

Lionel Messi has been clearly ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo even before the World Cup: Sergio Aguero
2 years ago

Lionel Messi has been clearly ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo even before the World Cup: Sergio Aguero

India Today  

Sergio Aguero has claimed that Lionel Messi was ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo even before this year's World Cup in Qatar. Messi finally won the big one as he guided Argentina from the front with seven goals and three assists to his name as they defeated France in the final on penalties to lift the trophy. As quoted by Goal.com, Aguero …

Lionel Messi: A breakdown of his World Cup and career highlights
2 years ago

Lionel Messi: A breakdown of his World Cup and career highlights

Al Jazeera  

After inspiring Argentina to a historic World Cup victory in Qatar, we look back at his illustrious career. Messi’s 2022 World Cup: From disaster to triumph Eight years ago, Messi came close to the World Cup, dragging his team to the final in Brazil, only to lose to Germany in extra time. International caps: 172 International goals: 98 World Cup …

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate: Who is football's best ever?
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate: Who is football's best ever?

Daily Mail  

Back when Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were locking horns in LaLiga like two wildebeest on the Serengeti, one of the things the Real Madrid player immensely disliked was that while he was always at the centre of the debate about who was the best now, when the discussion turned to who was the best of all time, he wasn't …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes it's 'already written' for Lionel Messi to win the World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes it's 'already written' for Lionel Messi to win the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic thinks it's written in the stars for Lionel Messi to win the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar. Zlatan Ibrahimovic thinks it is inevitable that Lionel Messi will win the World Cup this year Messi has played a key role in Argentina's run to the semi-finals where they will face Croatia It has been one of the least …

Juventus mired in scandal again as Agnelli and board resigns
2 years, 1 month ago

Juventus mired in scandal again as Agnelli and board resigns

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Scandal. Successes and controversy are never far apart at Juventus, which is back in crisis mode following the resignation of club president Andrea Agnelli and the team’s entire board of directors following an investigation by Turin prosecutors into alleged false accounting. The move comes 16 years after the “Calciopoli” refereeing scandal that saw Juventus, a record 36-time …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi smash spectacular individual records in group stage phase at FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi smash spectacular individual records in group stage phase at FIFA World Cup 2022

Hindustan Times  

Making his presence felt at the grandest stage of them all in Argentina's tournament opener against Saudi Arabia, record-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi surpassed his idol and football great Maradona by opening his account at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi have smashed spectacular individual records in the group stage phase of …

Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup record
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup record

The Hindu  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Sunday scored his side’s first goal against Mexico to equal Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA World Cup goal tally. The 35-year-old, competing in his 21st World Cup match, also equalled the legendary Diego Maradona’s record for most World Cup appearances by an Argentine player on November 27. Additionally, Messi has now scored the second most …

Ronaldo vs Messi: The numbers compared
2 years, 1 month ago

Ronaldo vs Messi: The numbers compared

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks back at the careers of two of the most renowned footballers of their generation. Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain player Messi, 35, announced in October that World Cup 2022 will be his last, while the 37-year-old Portugal and Manchester United player Ronaldo has yet to comment on his international future. Internationals Ronaldo has played 191 international matches compared …

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