Thiago Silva: Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all-time
5 years, 6 months ago

Thiago Silva: Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all-time

The Hindu  

Thiago Silva labelled Lionel Messi the greatest player of all-time ahead of Brazil's Copa America semifinal showdown against Argentina. Messi has been criticised after a quieter Copa America campaign, although Argentina is into the last four and faces its rivals in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. "For me, Messi is the greatest player in history, the greatest player I've ever seen," the Paris Saint-Germain defender told a news conference on Saturday. Read | Peru shocks Uruguay Brazil has endured some difficulties as Copa host, booed repeatedly by its fans and needing penalties to edge past Paraguay in the quarterfinals, and now it faces a Messi-led Argentina side growing in confidence after back-to-back wins.

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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

Firstpost  

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, …

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
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Messi-ah of the beautiful game
6 months ago

The Messi-ah of the beautiful game

New Indian Express  

Sense of unity Where he truly excelled this time was in playing the role of the side's elder statesman and leader. He invited Nicolas Otamendi and Angel Di Maria, a bonafide Argentine great who played his final match on Sunday, to accompany him. Just before Argentina faced Brazil in Brazil in the 2021 final, Messi delivered a speech that has …

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

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 …

Lionel Messi is putting together the greatest individual season in MLS history – this is how
8 months ago

Lionel Messi is putting together the greatest individual season in MLS history – this is how

New York Times  

If there were any doubts that Lionel Messi came to MLS to play, they vanished in the first game of this season when he made a fully grown man disappear. Only five MLS players — including Toronto FC’s Federico Bernardeschi, Orlando City’s Luis Muriel and Messi’s old Barcelona team-mate Riqui Puig with LA Galaxy — are currently averaging more than …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: 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 is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata

India Today  

Kolkata has always been a sports-crazy city, whether it's for football or cricket. This time, the football fans of Kolkata had a special treat as they got to witness Emiliano Martinez, the FIFA World Cup 2022-winning goalkeeper and Golden Glove winner, in the City of Joy. Martinez expressed his admiration for Messi, stating, "Messi is the best player ever. Martinez …

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 …

Haaland looks set to replace Messi and Ronaldo as soccer's next global superstar
1 year, 7 months ago

Haaland looks set to replace Messi and Ronaldo as soccer's next global superstar

The Hindu  

With Lionel Messi on his way to Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo already in Saudi Arabia, it's time for soccer's next global superstar to step forward. Perhaps only Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior can challenge Haaland to the title of the world's best in the post-Messi and Ronaldo era. Haaland's five goals against Leipzig …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Watch: Lionel Messi's amusing goodnight message to his children during FIFA Awards speech leaves everyone in splits
1 year, 10 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers
2 years ago

'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers

The Hindu  

Superlatives from some of soccer’s greats and others about Pelé, who died Thursday in Brazil at age 82: Obituary | Adeus Pelé: the king of the beautiful game, a titan of 20th century “To watch him play was to watch the delight of a child combined with the extraordinary grace of a man in full.” - Nelson Mandela. “If you …

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 …

Is Lionel Messi really the greatest of all time?
2 years ago

Is Lionel Messi really the greatest of all time?

The Hindu  

First a counterfactual: we are deep into extra time of the World Cup Final. France would have been crowned world champions and we might have been pondering over different takes on Lionel Messi’s legacy, his place in the pantheon. Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni tweaked his system for each of the matches in Qatar, but every change was made by answering …

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 becomes 'FIRST SOCCER PLAYER' in history to achieve this feat | READ
2 years ago

Lionel Messi becomes 'FIRST SOCCER PLAYER' in history to achieve this feat | READ

India TV News  

Argentina legend and now world champion Leo Messi is basking in the glory of greatness. The great Diego Maradona's prodigal son Leo Messi has matched his heroics from the 1986 World Cup and he has now cemented his legacy which will be lauded by generations to come. The world record Before the Qatar edition of the FIFA World Cup, Lionel …

Watch: Argentina GK Emiliano Martinez's colossal last-minute wonder save that forced penalty shootout in FIFA WC Final
2 years ago

Watch: Argentina GK Emiliano Martinez's colossal last-minute wonder save that forced penalty shootout in FIFA WC Final

Hindustan Times  

Argentina lifted their third FIFA World Cup title on Sunday after the side defeated France 4-2 in a dramatic final at the Lusail Stadium. Messi scored two goals and calmly slotted the penalty in the shootout after the first 120 minutes saw a see-saw of emotions, with France successfully chasing down Argentina's lead twice. Emiliano Martinez Kylian Mbappe drew France …

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 …

There is finally something new to say about Lionel Messi, World Cup winner
2 years ago

There is finally something new to say about Lionel Messi, World Cup winner

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. So though you can try to find a new angle – you …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

World Cup 2022: Gary Lineker says Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona with win
2 years ago

World Cup 2022: Gary Lineker says Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona with win

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 finally lifting the World Cup for …

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

Lionel Messi’s World Cup history: Struggles, heartbreak and magic for Argentina
2 years ago

Lionel Messi’s World Cup history: Struggles, heartbreak and magic for Argentina

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 will break the record for the …

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 …

Luis Suarez lauds his former teammate Lionel Messi for 'showing you are the best in the world'
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Suarez lauds his former teammate Lionel Messi for 'showing you are the best in the world'

Daily Mail  

Luis Suarez has heaped praise on his former teammate Lionel Messi after a stunning performance against Croatia in the World Cup semi final, calling him 'incredible.' Lionel Messi propelled Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia in their World Cup semi final His 'incredible' performance received praise from former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez Suarez was keen to recognise Messi's achievements, …

World Cup’s apex players: Argentina’s Messi and Alvarez
2 years, 1 month ago

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

Al Jazeera  

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

Lionel Messi all set for one last crack at the World Cup after working his magic against Croatia
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi all set for one last crack at the World Cup after working his magic against Croatia

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi is one step away from World Cup glory after a spellbinding performance in Argentina's demolition of Croatia in Tuesday night's semi-final in Doha. Lionel Messi is one step away from the World Cup after a superb performance against Croatia He first tucked home Argentina's opening goal from the penalty spot in the first half Afterwards man of the …

Lionel Messi showed echoes of Diego Maradona as Argentina reached World Cup final
2 years, 1 month ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

Lionel Messi breaks Argentina's all-time World Cup scoring record after converting penalty vs Croatia
2 years, 1 month ago

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

India Today  

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

Is Messi the greatest? It’s OK to debate it – don’t let people ruin your fun
2 years, 1 month ago

Is Messi the greatest? It’s OK to debate it – don’t let people ruin your fun

New York Times  

And so, Lionel Messi has reached his second World Cup final with a dazzling performance people will be talking about for years. His presence is everywhere, forever entwined with the World Cup And as a counter to this line of debate, there will also be lots of sensible, centrist types who will say things along the lines of ‘Why can’t …

'No one like him': Rio Ferdinand boasts about Lionel Messi's star quality against Poland
2 years, 1 month ago

'No one like him': Rio Ferdinand boasts about Lionel Messi's star quality against Poland

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has earned rave reviews from pundits after dragging Argentina to top spot qualification in their World Cup group as he played a starring role in his side's 2-0 of Poland on Wednesday evening. Lionel Messi has helped drag Argentina to knockout stage qualification at the World Cup Messi didn't score in Wednesday's game against Poland but was adored …

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