Lionel Messi edges past Cristiano Ronaldo in interesting Champions League stat
5 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi edges past Cristiano Ronaldo in interesting Champions League stat

India TV News  

Lionel Messi played his 700th game for Spanish giants Barcelona on Wednesday night in UEFA Champions League group stage match against Borussia Dortmund. In the 34th minute of the game, Messi edged past Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki to become the first player to score against 34 teams in UEFA Champions League history. Earlier, Messi was tied with arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the list of goals scored against most number of opponents in Champions League history. Image Source : INDIATV Lionel Messi edges past Cristiano Ronaldo in interesting Champions League stat Messi was on his very best against Dortmund as he ripped apart their defence on several occasions.

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Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best
Trending News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

China Daily  

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

China Daily  

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

Lionel Messi wins Most Valuable Player award after starring in Inter Miami's record-breaking season
1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins Most Valuable Player award after starring in Inter Miami's record-breaking season

Firstpost  

Messi scored 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 games in what was his first full MLS season since joining Inter Miami in July last year, helping ‘The Herons’ win their first ever Supporters Shield with a record 74 points at the end of the regular season. Lionel Messi was named the 2024 Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player in …

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

Lewandowski hits Champions League century as Barca beat Brest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lewandowski hits Champions League century as Barca beat Brest

Deccan Chronicle  

Robert Lewandowski scored his 100th Champions League goal as Barcelona beat Brest 3-0 to climb provisionally second in the Champions League group standings on Tuesday.The veteran striker slotted home from the spot in the 10th minute to fire the Catalans ahead and reach his milestone, adding a second late on after Dani Olmo's goal to inflict the French side's first …

Robert Lewandowski joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in exclusive Champions League club after netting for Barcelona
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Robert Lewandowski joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in exclusive Champions League club after netting for Barcelona

Daily Mail  

Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski became just the third player to reach 100 goals in the Champions League when he opened the scoring for the Catalan giants against Brest. The strike saw the Poland star join Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only footballers to reach triple figures in Europe's premier competition. Robert Lewandowski became just the third player to …

Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws

Associated Press  

ROME — Robert Lewandowski joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in Champions League history with 100 or more goals. I’m in good company alongside Cristiano and Messi.” The 36-year-old Lewandowski required 125 matches to reach the century mark, two more than Messi and 12 fewer than Ronaldo. Also, Arsenal kept red-hot striker Viktor Gyokeres quiet in …

Lionel Messi equals world record with match-winning assist against Peru; Cristiano Ronaldo way behind in the race
1 month, 3 weeks 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 scripts history, breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive record but fails to prevent Inter Miami defeat
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Champions League 2024-25: Lewandowski brace helps Barcelona thrash Crvena Zvezda 5-2
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2 months ago

Champions League 2024-25: Lewandowski brace helps Barcelona thrash Crvena Zvezda 5-2

The Hindu  

Striker Robert Lewandowski scored a goal in each half to help Barcelona secure a comprehensive 5-2 win at Crvena Zvezda in the Champions League on Wednesday. AS IT HAPPENED: Crvena Zvezda vs Barcelona highlights It took the Spanish side only 13 minutes to open the scoring when defender Inigo Martinez netted a close-range header from a Raphinha free kick in …

Borussia Dortmund star breaks English Champions League record after scoring against Real Madrid
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Borussia Dortmund star breaks English Champions League record after scoring against Real Madrid

Daily Mail  

Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens struck before the home side turned it around Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday Borussia Dortmund may have surrendered a 2-0 lead against Real Madrid on Tuesday night but one of their players left the Bernabeu with a rather special new record. At the age of 20 years and …

Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Andres Iniesta as Spaniard announces retirement - with forward sharing throwback snap from duo's iconic Barcelona days
3 months ago

Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Andres Iniesta as Spaniard announces retirement - with forward sharing throwback snap from duo's iconic Barcelona days

Daily Mail  

Messi is one of the famous faces who have given their best to the midfielder Iniesta confirmed his retirement on Tuesday after Messi had paid tribute Lionel Messi has paid tribute to former team-mate Andres Iniesta after the Spain and Barcelona legend edged closer to his retirement before the news was officially announced on Tuesday. Lionel Messi has paid an …

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

'Goals Are Like Ketchup': Cristiano Ronaldo Delivers Hilarious Response on His Historic Feat in the Champions League
4 months, 1 week ago

'Goals Are Like Ketchup': Cristiano Ronaldo Delivers Hilarious Response on His Historic Feat in the Champions League

News 18  

Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo feels goals and trophies are like “ketchup” as once they start coming, there is no stopping. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most decorated players in Champions League history. He first won the Champions League with Manchester United in 2008 and secured four titles during his time at Real Madrid. View this post on Instagram A …

'He has the numbers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo': Guardiola makes massive comparison for Premier League star
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'He has the numbers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo': Guardiola makes massive comparison for Premier League star

Hindustan Times  

Defending champions Manchester City began their Premier League 2024-25 campaign on a dominating note, sealing a 2-0 win vs arch-rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Guardiola said, "He has the numbers for Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who controlled the last decade, 15 years, absolutely everything. City have now won their opening Premier League match of the season in 13 …

Uncanny similarity: Messi’s injury and Argentina’s Copa America win evoke memories of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro victory
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Wayne Rooney gives his verdict on the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate, revealing his selection to Gary Neville
7 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Haaland discusses his Man City future and toppling Messi
10 months ago

Haaland discusses his Man City future and toppling Messi

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Erling Haaland knew the impact his words could have... and said them anyway. “If I say this now,” Haaland said, “it’s probably gonna be a massive headline tomorrow. Madrid was considered City’s biggest rival when Haaland left Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022, and reports of a move have circulated ever since. I don’t think I …

'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, 1 week 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 …

Messi vs Ronaldo: A look at the iconic rivalry, stats, records ahead of Al Nassr vs Inter Miami Riyadh Cup match
11 months, 1 week ago

Messi vs Ronaldo: A look at the iconic rivalry, stats, records ahead of Al Nassr vs Inter Miami Riyadh Cup match

The Hindu  

The generation-defining rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is set for another duel when Inter Miami takes on Al Nassr in the Riyadh Cup on February 1 as part of its preseason tour. The two stars last faced each other when Paris Saint-Germain faced the Riyadh All-Star XI in January 2023. Ronaldo though is a doubtful starter considering he …

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to renew rivalry in February
1 year 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 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 …

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?
1 year, 2 months 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, 2 months 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 …

Football this week (Oct. 22-29): Messi eyes Ballon d’Or; Haaland, Ronaldo score, Bellingham shines in El Clasico
1 year, 2 months ago

Football this week (Oct. 22-29): Messi eyes Ballon d’Or; Haaland, Ronaldo score, Bellingham shines in El Clasico

The Hindu  

The past week has seen a number of important events in football, from Lionel Messi being one of the frontrunners to win the Ballon d’Or to Real Madrid winning the El Clasico in Barcelona’s new home. Sportstar has a look at some of the notable happenings in the world of football in the week that went by: Match of the …

Cristiano Ronaldo on retirement, Messi opens up about FIFA World Cup 2026, Indian football at Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo on retirement, Messi opens up about FIFA World Cup 2026, Indian football at Asian Games

The Hindu  

The past week has seen a number of important events in football, from Bayern Munich humbling Manchester United to Cristiano Ronaldo discussing his retirement. ⏱️ 49': Højlund scores his first #UCL goal for Manchester United ⏱️ 53': Kane scores his first #UCL goal for Bayern pic.twitter.com/aYaDteIvfn — UEFA Champions League September 20, 2023 Casemiro’s goal in the 88th minute -- …

Christian Pulisic says Lionel Messi’s MLS success is ‘only a positive thing for this country’
1 year, 4 months ago

Christian Pulisic says Lionel Messi’s MLS success is ‘only a positive thing for this country’

New York Times  

U.S. men’s national team and AC Milan player Christian Pulisic offered his thoughts on another international soccer star who switched teams this summer, calling Lionel Messi’s success in Major League Soccer “only a positive thing for this country.” Here’s what you need to know: Speaking to reporters Friday, Pulisic said Messi’s MLS arrival “absolutely” helps promote the league around the …

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 …

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 …

Leagues Cup: Messi scores twice as Miami crushes Atlanta to advance into knockouts
1 year, 5 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 …

Lionel Messi Wins Champions League Goal Of The Season Award- Watch The Argentine's Stunning Strike Against Benfica
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi Wins Champions League Goal Of The Season Award- Watch The Argentine's Stunning Strike Against Benfica

ABP News  

Lionel Messi may have already parted ways with Paris Saint-Germain and ended a glorious phase of his career in Europe but he still isn't done bagging all his awards for his stint the Ligue 1 giants. The FIFA World Cup-winner with Argentina won the UEFA Champions League goal of the season award on Friday. 👏#UCLGOTT | @Heineken pic.twitter.com/I4JDZF9xN1 — UEFA …

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 and Paris: Not quite an affair to remember
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi and Paris: Not quite an affair to remember

Hindustan Times  

The media release from PSG, two days after a similar one announcing the departure of Sergio Ramos, said Messi’s time in Paris was “adventure”. In August 2021, after arriving wearing a shirt that said ‘This Is Paris’, Messi had said PSG would be the “ideal” place for that. Conversely, being at PSG meant Messi, who didn’t have a club once …

Angry fans boo Messi ahead of, and during his final PSG appearance - Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Angry fans boo Messi ahead of, and during his final PSG appearance - Watch

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi's farewell from Paris Saint-Germain was rather an unforgettable one as the 2022 World Cup winner was shown utmost disrespect by the supporters. It started even before the match against Clermont Foot 63 began, as Messi was welcomed with boos when Parc des Princes announcer read his name while the players walked out for the pre-match warm-ups. Lionel Messi …

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 …

Is Messi’s European reign coming to an end?
1 year, 7 months ago

Is Messi’s European reign coming to an end?

Hindustan Times  

The confirmation that Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday possibly brings an end to the Argentine superstar’s nearly two-decade reign in European football. All of these superlatives were apt for Messi right from the time that he walked into La Masia, Barcelona’s youth academy, in the early 2000s. PSG years – The blunt trident …

Messi to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season, coach confirms
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season, coach confirms

Al Jazeera  

The question now is where the Argentine forward will play after his final match for the French club on Saturday. Argentina football great Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season after two years at the club, according to coach Christophe Galtier. PSG’s game against Clermont on Saturday will be Messi’s last match at the Parc …

On This Day in 2011: Lionel Messi stars as Barcelona win Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

On This Day in 2011: Lionel Messi stars as Barcelona win Champions League

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 produced a Wembley masterclass as Barcelona …

Messi overtakes Ronaldo with goal no. 702 while Arsenal, Barcelona hold their leads
1 year, 9 months ago

Messi overtakes Ronaldo with goal no. 702 while Arsenal, Barcelona hold their leads

The Hindu  

Ligue 1 It was yet another day when the ‘Messi-Ronaldo’ rivalry came into the topic of discussion. Messi’s goal was also a record-breaking one — he scored his 702nd goal in Europe’s top five leagues and broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 701. Meanwhile, Son Heung-Min’s opening goal in the 10th minute made him the first Asian to score 100 goals …

Falling out of love? Messi whistled by PSG fans, again
1 year, 9 months ago

Falling out of love? Messi whistled by PSG fans, again

Associated Press  

PARIS — The relationship between Lionel Messi and PSG fans is not getting better. Less than a week after he scored a hat-trick and surpassed 100 career goals for Argentina, the world champion was whistled by sections of supporters before and during PSG’s 1-0 home loss to Lyon on Sunday amid persistent rumors he could leave the club soon. But …

Lionel Messi Scores 100th Argentina Goal in Friendly Against Curacao
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi Scores 100th Argentina Goal in Friendly Against Curacao

News 18  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Tuesday scored his 100th international goal for the reigning world champions as they romped to a 7-0 friendly win over outclassed Curacao. Every time he touches the ball, he makes you smile.” Messi came into the game not just as his country’s all-time record goalscorer, but with more goals than the next two top marksmen …

Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Argentina
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Argentina

Al Jazeera  

The Albiceleste captain, his country’s all-time record goalscorer, netted a hat-trick in a 7-0 win against Curacao. Argentina captain Lionel Messi has passed the 100-goal mark for the reigning world champions in a 7-0 friendly win over Curacao. Argentine football star Lionel Messi was mobbed in Buenos Aires when fans learned where he was dining 👇 pic.twitter.com/SR7ounVv0B — AJE Sport …

Top international goalscorers in men’s football: Ronaldo on top with 122 goals; Messi third with 103 goals, Sunil Chhetri fifth with 87
1 year, 9 months ago

Top international goalscorers in men’s football: Ronaldo on top with 122 goals; Messi third with 103 goals, Sunil Chhetri fifth with 87

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal continues to be at the helm of the list of players with the most goals in international football. Ronaldo, the most-capped international, also holds the all-time record for most career goals. Daei held the record for the most goals scored until September 2021, when Ronaldo surpassed him with a goal against Ireland in a World Cup …

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