Argentina forward Lionel Messi is on the shortlist for the FIFA Best Male Player award, joined by Paris St Germain team mate Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, soccer’s world governing body announced on Friday. Messi could win his second The Best trophy after leading Argentina to their third World Cup title by…
Messi Shortlisted for FIFA’s the Best Award With Mbappe and Benzema
Bruised Ronaldo Scores Twice to Edge Showdown With Messi
Grimacing in pain from his bruised cheekbone, Cristiano Ronaldo steadied himself before scoring from the penalty spot for his first goal in Saudi Arabia against a Paris Saint-Germain team featuring old foe Lionel Messi. Messi had already scored early in Thursday’s exhibition game when Ronaldo was flattened boxing-match style by PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas after…
Ronaldo-Messi Rivalry Set for New Chapter in Riyadh
A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr. After a glittering career in Europe that saw him win four Champions League titles…
Lionel Messi Conquered Bad Diet, Health Condition to Become a World Champion
Lionel Messi accomplished 16 records, 695 club, and 91 international goals, to become one of the world’s greatest soccer players. Despite his hard work and talents the champion had to overcome a serious health condition and poor diet to reach the top. Diagnosed With Growth Hormone Disorder Born in Rosario, Argentina, Messi loved playing soccer,…
Messi’s World Cup Post Beats Egg to Become Most-Liked on Instagram
Lionel Messi set yet another record on Tuesday after his Instagram post celebrating Argentina’s World Cup win became the most-liked on the platform, breaking a nearly four-year-old record held by a photo of an egg. Having led Argentina to their first World Cup in 36 years with victory over France on Sunday, Messi proceeded to…
Messi Confirms Qatar Final Will Be His Last World Cup Game
Lionel Messi has confirmed he will play his last World Cup game when Argentina take on France or Morocco in Sunday’s final in Qatar. Messi leads Argentina to a 3–0 win over Croatia in their semi-final on Tuesday and will earn his 172nd cap at the weekend when he tries to bring the country its…
Messi, Argentina Beat Croatia 3–0 to Reach World Cup Final
LUSAIL, Qatar—Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better. Messi converted a penalty and had a hand in the other two goals by Julián Álvarez, leading Argentina to a 3–0…
Messi Scores, Argentina Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals
AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Lionel Messi was pushed into the middle of a joyous post-match huddle as Argentina’s players jumped up and down to celebrate reaching the World Cup quarterfinals. Messi delivered again for his country, marking the 1,000th game of his era-defining career with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup to…
Messi and Argentina Advance at World Cup, Beat Poland 2–0
DOHA, Qatar—Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. The Argentina great had a penalty saved but his team still beat Poland 2–0 Wednesday after second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez and advanced to the last 16. After opening the World Cup with…
Messi Scores as Argentina Routs UAE 5–0 in World Cup Warmup
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates—Lionel Messi played the entire game in Argentina’s final World Cup warmup and scored in a 5–0 rout of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday as the pre-tournament favorites stretched their unbeaten run to 36 games. Messi scored his team’s fourth goal right before the break, having also set up Julián…
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