Articles tagged with "Lionel Messi"
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Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high
The ageless Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the tournament heads into the last 32.
June 28, 2026
'Let's be realistic': Haaland cools Norway's World Cup expectations
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to reach the World Cup knockout stage, but the striker tempered expectations, saying his team is not a contender to win.
June 23, 2026
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Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina win
Argentina's all-time top-scorer is just the third man to reach 200 caps after Cristiano Ronaldo and Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa; Ronaldo will equal Messi's record of six World Cup appearances if he plays for Portugal against DR Congo on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
London to host 2026 Ballon d'Or in October
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held in London on October 26 for the first time, marking 70 years since Stanley Matthews won it in 1956. Ousmane Dembélé was last year’s winner in Paris, and the venue has not yet been announced.
May 28, 2026
Giant Messi statue in India to be removed over safety concerns
Kolkata’s towering Lionel Messi statue, unveiled after his India visit, is set to be removed after engineers declared it unsafe. The 70-foot structure has reportedly begun swaying in strong winds, prompting urgent safety measures and planned dismantling by authorities.
May 27, 2026
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The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final World Cup
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set for their sixth and final World Cup appearance in 2026, aiming to make history. Both legends remain key for Argentina and Portugal, with a potential quarter-final showdown possible in Kansas City.
May 16, 2026
Messi on target as Miami swat Toronto
Lionel Messi scored once and assisted twice as Inter Miami CF bounced back from last week’s defeat with a 4-2 away win over Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.
May 9, 2026
Messi says Argentina up against 'other favorites' in World Cup repeat bid
Lionel Messi says Argentina can defend their World Cup title but warns France, Spain, Brazil, Portugal, Germany and England are strong contenders, while he remains motivated and undecided about playing.
May 8, 2026
Messi new owner of Spanish fifth-tier club Cornella
Lionel Messi has bought Catalan club Cornella and become the team's new owner, the Spanish fifth-tier side announced on Thursday
April 16, 2026
