Lionel Messi

Match Highlights: Argentina vs Australia — as it happened

Bangladesh's favourite Argentina beats Australia 2-1 to advance to the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022. 
3 December 2022, 17:51 PM

Argentina, Netherlands eye quarters as World Cup last 16 kicks off

Australia take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in a David v Goliath World Cup showdown while the United States look to ambush the Netherlands as the World Cup knockout rounds get under way on Saturday.
3 December 2022, 02:59 AM

Messi can still decide games for Argentina, says Pochettino

Lionel Messi may be making his last World Cup appearance in Qatar but the talismanic forward is still capable of spurring Argentina to a third World Cup title, his compatriot and former Paris St Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino said.
30 November 2022, 18:27 PM

BBC documentary sheds light into the life of Lionel Messi

The documentary takes fans on a journey that dives into the life of Leo Messi.
30 November 2022, 17:00 PM

Which teams stand in way of Argentina's third World Cup title?

Argentina are bidding to win a third World Cup title at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament in Qatar. Here is what you need to know about their route to the final.
30 November 2022, 08:55 AM

Messi and Lewandowski's World Cup dreams in the balance

Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski head into Wednesday's showdown between Argentina and Poland with the futures of what could be their final World Cup adventures hanging in the balance.
30 November 2022, 02:45 AM

Ronaldo and Messi’s chess photoshoot: 5 interesting facts you didn’t know

On November 19 luxury brand Louis Vuitton released a new brand campaign featuring the two greatest legends of the football world, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. With no ball in sight, both players appeared to be engrossed in an intense game of chess on top of a chequered Louis Vuitton suitcase. When we say, this one photo quite literally broke the internet in a matter of hours, we are not exaggerating. However, it turns out that there is much more to this photo than meets the eye. Curious yet?
28 November 2022, 13:06 PM

Messi dances night away after win over Mexico

A shirtless Lionel Messi sang and danced with team mates beyond midnight into Sunday after leading Argentina to an emotionally-charged win over Mexico that revived his dream of a first World Cup title.
27 November 2022, 09:26 AM

Can Messi match Maradona?

Lionel Messi drew level with Diego Maradona's number of World Cup goals and appearances on Saturday, but the current No. 10 knows that only winning the trophy at long last will earn him the same eternal love of his fellow Argentines.
27 November 2022, 02:17 AM

Five football bromances that will melt your heart

Teammates who spend quality time together on and off the pitch and do not let their different backgrounds create any barriers between them, form some of the coolest bromances in football that make the beautiful game more wholesome. With sparks flying on and off the pitch, we look at these 5 ‘bromances’ that everyone has come to encourage and appreciate.
26 November 2022, 12:53 PM

Top football players with the most lavish vs most humble lifestyle

There is no doubt that the lifestyle of international footballers is one that never ceases to amaze. In addition to winning matches, popular athletes also land themselves various lucrative brand deals and endorsements that easily place them among the highest earners in the world. However, while some players may choose to spend lavishly, others prefer the simpler things in life.
26 November 2022, 12:34 PM

Mexico and Argentina fans bring feisty rivalry to Qatar

Argentina's and Mexico's big and boisterous fan bases were out in force on Friday as one of Latin American football's biggest rivalries spiced up the World Cup ahead of their latest clash.
26 November 2022, 07:19 AM

Argentina 2-1 Mexico? What’s your prediction?

Argentina hope to restore their status as a tournament favourite against goal-shy Mexico in their Group C clash on Saturday where both heavyweights of Latin American football need to improve on disappointing starts to the World Cup.
26 November 2022, 02:45 AM

Messi takes Argentina ahead from a spot-kick

Lionel Messi got his and Argentina's World Cup campaign off to a perfect start with a spot-kick in the 10 th minute against Saudi Arabia in their Group C opener at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on Tuesday.
22 November 2022, 10:11 AM

Top 7 footballers we say goodbye to in FIFA World Cup 2022

The biggest names in world football will be eyeing the ultimate glory of winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, but it will also be the last one for some of the legends of the game who have enthralled us with their timeless football skills, leaving a void that will be hard to fill.
22 November 2022, 09:43 AM

Why Argentina fans were so confident about winning this World Cup

Argentina head into the World Cup as one of the clear favourites
22 November 2022, 08:00 AM

The last dance

For over 15 years, the footballing world has been split in two. It had become almost impossible to not compare the genius of two players christened by each’s fanbase as the greatest of all time, fondly abbreviated to ‘GOATS’: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
22 November 2022, 04:35 AM

Beautiful that people outside Argentina want us to be champions: Messi

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said he was physically ready for the World Cup in Qatar and that it will be a special occasion as his side are one of the favourites in what is likely to be his last appearance in the global tournament.
22 November 2022, 02:30 AM

Messi centre stage as Argentina, France begin WC title bids

Lionel Messi will embark on Tuesday on what will surely be his last chance to win the World Cup, with Argentina and holders France both in action in Qatar.
22 November 2022, 01:55 AM

Top 4 footballers and their dietary habits

You are what you eat – how true is this statement? Well, whether or not it reflects on us ordinary individuals, for athletes, this directly reflects on their performance. So, what are the top players in the world eating for such power-packed performance on the field?
21 November 2022, 13:00 PM