Lionel Messi has revealed that his father was determined to see him receive the 2026 Princesa de Asturias Award for Sport, despite the challenges posed by his busy football schedule. Newsextra24 reports that the Princesa de Asturias Awards recognise outstanding achievements in different fields, including sport, the arts, science and international …
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Lionel Messi signed off from international football in style, scoring once and providing two assists as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. The October 6 encounter marked the end of Messi’s 21-year career with the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old finished his …
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Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi, and teammate Ian Fray have been fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) following separate confrontations with Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at Subaru Park. Messi, 39, slapped Sullivan on the back of the head late in the match after accusing the Philadelphia …
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Lionel Messi is one win away from matching a remarkable milestone held exclusively by Brazilian great Ronaldo Nazário when Argentina face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. The Argentina captain will lead the defending champions into the title decider hoping to retain the trophy they lifted …
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has strengthened his claim for a record-extending ninth Ballon d’Or after inspiring the Albiceleste to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a match-winning display against England. Newsextra24 reports that the 39-year-old produced two assists as Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final, setting …
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Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has claimed they are currently one of the two best teams in the world. Messi was speaking after leading his country into the final of the 2026 World Cup. The 39-year-old provided the two assists, as Albiceleste came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the …
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Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, made history after his team earlier defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 32 encounter. Messi scored the first goal for Argentina against Cape Verde to become the first player in the history of the FIFA World Cup to score seven or more …
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Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has revealed that the squad is fully committed to doing whatever is required to help Lionel Messi make the biggest impact possible at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mac Allister, along with fellow midfielders Rodrigo De Paul and Enzo Fernández, has been central to Argentina’s energetic …
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Lionel Messi remained at the heart of an injury scare only weeks before the World Cup after medical tests diagnosed him with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, Inter Miami announced on Monday. The Major League Soccer club’s update provided no clear timetable for the Argentine superstar’s return after his abrupt …
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Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi, has congratulated every nominee and winners at the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Messi was absent at Monday’s ceremony as he was not excluded from the 30-man shortlist this year. However, some of his Argentina team-mates made the cut, with Emiliano Martinez winning the Yachine Award …
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