Candid Moments of Lionel Messi Celebrating World Cup Victory With Wife and Children - News18
2 years ago

Candid Moments of Lionel Messi Celebrating World Cup Victory With Wife and Children - News18

News 18  

After years of heartbreak, rejection and painstaking preparation, Lionel Messi can finally call himself a FIFA World Cup winner at the age of 35. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot We can see Thiago kissing the Golden Ball award that was given to his dad to honour him as the best player in the tournament. We can Messi with his wife and children celebrating his World Cup trophy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/BO7M4qtUr4 — Mimi Fawaz December 18, 2022 💙Lionel Messi with his wife and kids moments after making history at the World Cup with Argentina.#FIFAWorldCup|#Messi𓃵|#GOAT𓃵 pic.twitter.com/3YwaauBDYi— FIFA World Cup Stats December 19, 2022 Messi had an electric World Cup campaign in Qatar, bagging seven goals and three assists throughout the tournament. Emiliano Martinez became the hero after saving two penalties and leading his side to their first World Cup victory since 1986.

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Lionel Messi set to play in India in 2025 as Kerala ready to host Argentina's football team for friendly
1 month ago

Lionel Messi set to play in India in 2025 as Kerala ready to host Argentina's football team for friendly

Hindustan Times  

Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Wednesday revealed that the Argentina football team, including legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit the state next year for an international match. Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi gestures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Argentina and Peru Addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, the minister stated that the …

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s name engraved on new Club World Cup trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s name engraved on new Club World Cup trophy

New York Times  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s name has been engraved on the new Club World Cup trophy. “The FIFA Club World Cup trophy — a remarkable equivalent to our iconic FIFA World Cup — is a revolutionary symbol of a bright, new future for club football, inspired by the most.” The trophy is here! #TakeItToTheWorld pic.twitter.com/x1Wo1T1Lf4 — FIFA Club World Cup November …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Paris Olympics 2024: No Messi in Argentina’s Olympic football squad; Alvarez, Otamendi selected
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: No Messi in Argentina’s Olympic football squad; Alvarez, Otamendi selected

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won’t be in Argentina’s squad at the Olympics starting later this month in Paris. Coach Javier Mascherano included four World Cup winners in the squad he announced on Tuesday, including striker Julian Alvarez and defender Nicolas Otamendi. Mascherano, who won the Olympic gold medal as a player in 2004 and ‘08, will add goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, Otamendi and …

Lionel Messi lit up the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Now it is Akram Afif’s turn to shine at Asian Cup
11 months ago

Lionel Messi lit up the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Now it is Akram Afif’s turn to shine at Asian Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Lionel Messi lit up the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Just over a year on from Messi’s triumph, and with Qatar hosting another major tournament, the country has a star of its own at the Asian Cup. “Every player has a wish to play in Europe,” he said after scoring twice as Qatar began the defense of …

Lionel Messi's hunger overshadows his greatness. FIFA award hints at more magic to come
11 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi's hunger overshadows his greatness. FIFA award hints at more magic to come

Hindustan Times  

The date is etched in the football annals. While the 38-year-old Ronaldo has been kind of languishing – having his high standards in mind - in the Saudi Pro League playing for Al Nassr, Messi continues to make massive strides in the world of football. So Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win under Messi tilted the debate back to a great …

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati Win Best Player Awards, Erling Haaland Misses Out
11 months, 1 week ago

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati Win Best Player Awards, Erling Haaland Misses Out

ABP News  

The Best FIFA Awards 2023: Lionel Messi, the Argentine football superstar, clinched the Best FIFA Men's Player Award for the third time in the last four years, narrowly beating Norwegian striker Erling Haaland in a closely contested race. Aitana Bonmati, the Spanish and Barcelona striker, secured the Best FIFA Women's Player Award at The Best FIFA Awards ceremony in London …

Football in 2023: Ballon d’Or for Messi; Rubiales scandal after FIFA Women’s World Cup, Man City wins treble
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Football in 2023: Ballon d’Or for Messi; Rubiales scandal after FIFA Women’s World Cup, Man City wins treble

The Hindu  

The year 2023 saw several major events in football, from Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or for a record eight time while European Super League made headlines after two years. It keeps getting better every time you re-watch it 🤩🇮🇳 Team work at its finest from the #BlueTigers 🐯 back in the #IntercontinentalCup final against 🇱🇧#BestGoals2023 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/VbXDbdNh3x …

2022 FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023
1 year ago

2022 FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023

Hindustan Times  

Arguably one of the greatest in football history, Lionel Messi has been named as Times magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023. Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after receiving the Golden Ball award as he celebrates after winning the World Cup. Messi played a key role in Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup campaign, where he led them …

Lionel Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award

The Hindu  

The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make Argentina the world champion team.” Messi also paid …

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 …

Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2023: Looking back at all eight trophies of the FIFA World Cup winner
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2023: Looking back at all eight trophies of the FIFA World Cup winner

The Hindu  

Awarded by France Football magazine, the Ballon d’Or has been given out to men every year since 1956. Here is a look back at all his eight Ballon d’Or titles: 2009 Messi finished ahead of last year’s winner Cristiano Ronaldo by a record 240-point margin, with his Barcelona teammate Xavi in third. Messi’s prolific scoring and unselfish creative play inspired …

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award

Associated Press  

PARIS — The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make Argentina the world champion team.” Messi …

‘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 …

Hurt Lionel Messi hits out at PSG: I did not get any recognition for winning World Cup at the club
1 year, 3 months ago

Hurt Lionel Messi hits out at PSG: I did not get any recognition for winning World Cup at the club

India Today  

Legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has hit out at his former football club Paris Saint-Germain for failing to acknowledge his FIFA World Cup glory. Messi, in his latest interview with Olga, said that he was the only player in the entire Argentine contingent who was not celebrated for being a World Cup winner. At the time, however, PSG did post …

WATCH: Serena Williams Left Awestruck by Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Debut Free Kick Winner
1 year, 5 months ago

WATCH: Serena Williams Left Awestruck by Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Debut Free Kick Winner

News 18  

Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi grabbed headlines on Saturday as he kicked off life in the USA with a debut goal in Inter Miami colours against Cruz Azul at the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida. Multiple sporting icons were present to watch the Argentine genius in action including tennis legend Serena Williams, basketball superstar LeBron James and, of course, …

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 …

WATCH: Lionel Messi Marks 36th Birthday With Hattrick in Maxi Rodriguez's Farewell Game
1 year, 5 months ago

WATCH: Lionel Messi Marks 36th Birthday With Hattrick in Maxi Rodriguez's Farewell Game

News 18  

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi turned 36 on the 24th of June 2023 and marked the occasion with a stupendous first-half hattrick against childhood club Newell’s Old Boys in a game which was billed as a farewell game for former teammate Maxi Rodriguez in Rosario. The FIFA World Cup 2022 winner rounded out his treble on the night with a left-footed …

Messi wins Laureus individual prize again, Gu Ailing crowned Action Sportsperson
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi wins Laureus individual prize again, Gu Ailing crowned Action Sportsperson

China Daily  

Footballer Lionel Messi poses after winning the 2023 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award at Hotel d'Evreux in Paris, France, May 8, 2023. The World Cup-winning captain Messi, who shared the men's prize with Lewis Hamilton in 2020, defeated other nominees including 21-time tennis Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, current Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, world record holder …

Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona's shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and a statue of the diminutive forward will stand alongside those of his predecessor and Brazil great Pele at the South American federation's museum. Argentina's Lionel Messi poses with a statue of himself holding the World Cup during the Conmebol event. Messi, holding …

Lionel Messi's Statue Placed Alongside Pele and Diego Maradona at CONMEBOL Headquarters
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi's Statue Placed Alongside Pele and Diego Maradona at CONMEBOL Headquarters

News 18  

The tributes continue to pour in for Lionel Messi following Argentina’s World Cup triumph. South American soccer’s governing body on Monday presented the 35-year-old Argentine star a with statue, which will be placed in the CONMEBOL museum next to those of legendary players Pelé and Diego Maradona. “It was time for a South American team to win the World Cup …

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win
1 year, 9 months ago

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and his Argentina team will play their first football match after beating France to lift the World Cup in Qatar last December. File Photo: Lisandro Martinez of Argentina poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup winning trophy during the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail …

Lionel Messi eyes goal milestone in first Argentina game since World Cup triumph
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi eyes goal milestone in first Argentina game since World Cup triumph

The Hindu  

Having fulfilled a lifetime dream, Lionel Messi will get to celebrate with Argentina’s fans on Thursday as they play their first match after winning the World Cup in Qatar last year. The last time Messi scored more than one goal in a game was in December’s World Cup final against France, where Argentina won on penalties to claim the trophy …

Pele's daughter reveals late Brazil star wanted Lionel Messi to win FIFA World Cup 2022
1 year, 9 months ago

Pele's daughter reveals late Brazil star wanted Lionel Messi to win FIFA World Cup 2022

Firstpost  

Late Brazilian legend Pele was rooting for Lionel Messi to win the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the footballer’s daughter revealed in an Instagram post. Kely Nascimento revealed in her recent post that the Brazil great wanted Messi to bring the trophy for Argentina after his beloved national team crashed out of the tournament. And it was the possibility of …

Photos: Lionel Messi orders 24-carat gold iPhones for his World Cup winning Argentina team and staff
1 year, 9 months ago

Photos: Lionel Messi orders 24-carat gold iPhones for his World Cup winning Argentina team and staff

Firstpost  

Argentina legend and reportedly purchased 35 golden iPhone 14s, estimated to be around £175,000 or around ₹1.74 crore, for his teammate and staff members who were part of the country’s World Cup winning squad in Qatar. Read: To give his teammates and staff something special, the Argentina captain got in touch with iDesign Gold CEO Ben Lyons and worked with …

Lionel Messi Gifts 35 Gold iPhones Worth Rs 1.73 Crore Each to Argentina's World Cup-Winning Squad: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi Gifts 35 Gold iPhones Worth Rs 1.73 Crore Each to Argentina's World Cup-Winning Squad: Report

News 18  

Lionel Messi scripted history last year as he guided Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years. An article published by The Sun claims that the Paris Saint-Germain striker has shelled out £175,000 to buy 35 gold iPhones for Argentina’s World Cup-winning players and their staff. Leo Messi has gifted 35 golden iPhone 14s to the entire World …

Why Cristiano Ronaldo didn't vote at FIFA Awards as Lionel Messi completed historic 2022 to win best men's player award
1 year, 9 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 …

Watch: Lionel Messi's amusing goodnight message to his children during FIFA Awards speech leaves everyone in splits
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi's amusing goodnight message to his children during FIFA Awards speech leaves everyone in splits

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi once again cemented his position as one of the greatest of all time, winning the FIFA Player of the Year 2022 award, on Monday in Paris. The PSG star led Argentina to FIFA World Cup 2022 glory in Qatar last year, defeating France in the final. With Argentina cruising to an easy win, Kylian Mbappe came to France's …

Lionel Messi Wins FIFA The Best Player Award, Alexia Putellas Claims Women's Prize
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi Wins FIFA The Best Player Award, Alexia Putellas Claims Women's Prize

News 18  

Lionel Messi won The Best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina as his national teammates won the other men’s awards. 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 having been the other contender …

Lionel Messi named FIFA Best Men’s Player for 2022
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi named FIFA Best Men’s Player for 2022

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won the 2022 FIFA Best Men’s Player award in a ceremony in Paris on Monday. Lionel Scaloni, coach of the World Cup-winning squad was named as the Best Men’s Coach while Emiliano Martinez won the award for Best Men’s Goalkeeper. Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas won the FIFA Best women’s Player award for a second year in a row. …

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

Huge FIFA Awards leak as winner of Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe vs Karim Benzema battle revealed before ceremony
1 year, 9 months ago

Huge FIFA Awards leak as winner of Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe vs Karim Benzema battle revealed before ceremony

Hindustan Times  

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 is scheduled for February 28, and will be in Paris. PSG stars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema were announced as the finalists for The Best FIFA Men's Player Award, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who claims the prestigious trophy. To end the year on a high, he also …

Lionel Messi Gives Huge Update on Being Asked if He's Playing 2026 FIFA World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi Gives Huge Update on Being Asked if He's Playing 2026 FIFA World Cup

News 18  

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to their third World Cup trophy, his first, after beating France in the final at Qatar 2022 back in December. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final has gone down as a modern classic, coming to the conclusion of one of the most controversial tournaments ever staged. It seems like a long time until the next World …

‘For me there’s nothing left’: Lionel Messi drops massive retirement hint after FIFA World Cup glory
1 year, 10 months ago

‘For me there’s nothing left’: Lionel Messi drops massive retirement hint after FIFA World Cup glory

Hindustan Times  

Having won the FIFA World Cup 2022 final last year in Qatar, Lionel Messi finally lived up to his aim of winning the much-coveted trophy. In a closely-fought final, the CONMEBOL side first took the lead in the 23rd-minute through captain Messi, who converted a penalty after Angel Di Maria was fouled in the French box. Lionel Messi celebrates a …

Lionel Messi drops subtle hints about retirement? Paris Saint-Germain stalwart reacts to World Cup victory
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi drops subtle hints about retirement? Paris Saint-Germain stalwart reacts to World Cup victory

India TV News  

Things have drastically changed for Lionel Messi post his World Cup victory. Peter Dury, a British sports commentator went to an extent of saying that Messi is the GOAT as he finally won the World Cup, which his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo failed to do. Messi's 2022 World Cup campaign started horrifically as Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia in their opening …

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, Argentina face disciplinary action after FIFA opens proceedings due to FIFA World Cup trophy celebration
1 year, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi, Argentina face disciplinary action after FIFA opens proceedings due to FIFA World Cup trophy celebration

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi reigned supreme in Qatar last year as Argentina claimed glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, defeating France in the final. Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy. In a tightly contested final, Argentina first took the lead in the 23rd-minute through their captain Messi, who converted a penalty after Angel Di Maria was …

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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo Earned More Than Lionel Messi for Record-breaking Louis Vuitton Ad
1 year, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Earned More Than Lionel Messi for Record-breaking Louis Vuitton Ad

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi took the internet by storm ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022 with their iconic photo. Lionel Messi’s post has till now garnered more than 32 million likes on Instagram Ronaldo’s post, on the other hand, has been liked by more than 42 million Instagram users now. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi featured in the FIFA …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi To Clash in Friendly Match in Saudi Arabia, Says Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi To Clash in Friendly Match in Saudi Arabia, Says Report

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appeared in the FIFA World Cup for one final time in Qatar last year. However, Portugal’s early exit from the tournament robbed them of a golden chance to experience the two greats of all time meeting in a World Cup fixture. The Old Trafford-based club decided to sever ties with Ronaldo ahead of Portugal’s opening …

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 …

Lionel Messi's Argentine Salvation: Of Tears, Jeers and Celestial Providence
1 year, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi's Argentine Salvation: Of Tears, Jeers and Celestial Providence

News 18  

As improbable as it sounds right now, there was a time when the football-mad Argentine populace felt rather indifferent towards one of their biggest-ever products, Lionel Messi. But, while Messi’s trophy cabinet was overflowing unable to hold the massive list of personal and team accolades, the voices back home in Buenos Aires didn’t sound as content as one would expect. …

Lionel Messi | The immortal genius of football
2 years ago

Lionel Messi | The immortal genius of football

The Hindu  

There was almost a sense of inevitability to it. The Olympic Games may be grander, and the intensity of a gripping cricket Test may be unparalleled, but there is nothing quite like the football World Cup. For all those goals of Mbappe, the golden boot, and that hat-trick in the final, which single-handedly allowed France to breathe and hope, the …

FIFA World Cup Winner Angel Di Maria to Reconsider Argentina Retirement
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Winner Angel Di Maria to Reconsider Argentina Retirement

News 18  

Angel di Maria could extend his international career after playing a key role in Argentina’s dramatic penalty shootout victory over France in the FIFA World Cup final, according to local media reports. Di Maria, who has been capped 129 times for the Albiceleste since his international debut in 2008, struggled for fitness in the latter stages of the 2022 World …

Following the football World Cup craze in Kerala
2 years ago

Following the football World Cup craze in Kerala

The Hindu  

On the night the universe willed Lionel Messi to kiss the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy, I was in Mumbai. The first football World Cup I followed closely was the 1986 edition held in Mexico. When I met England’s goalkeeper of that match, Peter Shilton, who had come to Kozhikode nine years ago for a function as part of the …

FIFA World Cup: Emiliano Martinez wins golden glove for yeoman service to Argentina
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Emiliano Martinez wins golden glove for yeoman service to Argentina

The Hindu  

The spotlight will be on Emiliano Martinez and his penalty saves in the final against France and the quarterfinal against Netherlands which won him the golden glove at the Qatar World Cup. In the injury time of the 30-minute extra-time, French substitute Randal Kolo Muani found himself with the ball inside the Argentine box without a defender in sight. No …

Messi in FIFA World Cup: Golden ball to the golden boy
2 years ago

Messi in FIFA World Cup: Golden ball to the golden boy

The Hindu  

What Lionel Messi achieved at the age of 35 was beyond anyone’s wildest imagination. He even brought out a mix of all his hits: the strike against Mexico in the group stages, the smoothest of passing finish for the goal and the dizzying run from the halfway line against Australia in the Round of 16, the nutmegs, the assist against …

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