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Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema outshines Messi-Neymar-Mbappe trio as PSG still can’t buy its way to UCL glory

UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid versus PSG: The wait for a first Champions League title goes on for PSG after…

Updated: March 10, 2022 7:32 pm

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Ecuador draws Brazil; Argentina sinks Chile sans Covid-affected Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is recovering from COVID-19 and did not play. But the veteran di Maria was on fire during the…

January 28, 2022 10:09 am

Lionel Messi, three other Paris Saint-Germain stars test positive for Covid-19

Messi joined PSG from boyhood club Barcelona in August and the 34-year-old has scored six goals in 16 games in…

Updated: January 2, 2022 7:06 pm

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for record seventh time; Alexia Putellas bags women’s award

The 34-year-old Lionel Messi led Argentina to the Copa America title in July after losing in four major international finals.

November 30, 2021 10:05 am

End of an era: Tearful Lionel Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona, in talks with PSG

Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona: French newspaper L’Equipe reported on Sunday that he will travel to Paris either Sunday or Monday…

August 8, 2021 6:45 pm

Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona, confirms club

Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona: The 34-year-old Messi has won a record six Ballon d’Or awards during his time at…

Updated: August 6, 2021 1:36 am

Copa America: Lionel Messi breaks drought, wins first major title with Argentina

The 34-year-old has been in superb form over the last few weeks, scoring four times – including two trademark free…

July 11, 2021 8:29 am

Barcelona confirm Sergio Aguero signing from Manchester City

Argentina international Sergio Aguero joined City from Spanish side Atletico Madrid in 2011.

May 31, 2021 9:32 pm

Juan Laporta back as president at embattled Barcelona

At the start of his first stint as president, Laporta chose the equally inexperienced Frank Rijkaard as his first coach,…

March 8, 2021 6:00 pm

“Lionel Messi signed most expensive contract ever paid to an athlete” — here’s how much Barcelona pay him

Lionel Messi Barcelona contract: The Spanish daily said it had access to the document Messi signed with the Catalan club…

Updated: January 31, 2021 3:52 pm

Copa del Rey: Messi returns as Barcelona rallies past Rayo Vallecano; Sevilla cruise to 3-0 win over Valencia

Messi, coming off a two-game suspension for hitting an opponent during the Spanish Super Cup final, scored an equalizer in…

January 28, 2021 1:59 pm

Valladolid vs Barcelona: Lionel Messi surpasses Pele milestone by netting his 644th career goal for Barca

Valladolid vs Barcelona: Lionel Messi, who helped Barcelona win 3-0 at Valladolid, had equaled Pele’s all-time scoring tally on Saturday.…

December 23, 2020 3:10 pm

Lionel Messi is out of the starting lineup for Argentina’s Copa America game against Panama

Five-time FIFA Player of the Year: Lionel Messi will begin the game on the bench.

June 11, 2016 3:54 pm

Diego Maradona’s comments on Lionel Messi divide Argentina

Legendary footballer Diego Maradona’s statements criticizing his countryman Lionel Messi’s lack of leadership has divided fans in Argentina.

June 11, 2016 2:23 pm

Gerardo Martino backs Lionel Messi after Diego Maradona’s criticism

Argentina coach Gerardo Martino on Friday contradicted Argentine legend Diego Maradona saying that their current poster boy Lionel Messi is…

June 10, 2016 3:59 pm

Lionel Messi has no personality, lacks character to be leader: Diego Maradona

Messi’s commitment to the game has been questioned time and again by Argentina fans as the talismanic forward has struggled…

June 10, 2016 11:54 am

Lionel Messi trains with Argentina, eyes Panama

Lionel Messi trained alongside his Argentina team-mates at the Copa America Centenario as he targets a return from injury in…

June 9, 2016 12:23 pm

Lionel Messi’s lawyer says player and father ‘calm’ about trial

Lionel Messi’s lawyer said the Argentina star and his father were both feeling calm and ready to counter the charges…

June 1, 2016 6:05 pm

Lal Liga preview: Barcelona, Real Madrid duel it out for title on final day

The winner of the La Liga football title will be known by 6:50 p.m. local time on Saturday when the…

May 13, 2016 6:30 pm

Luis Suarez’s double helps Barcelona beat 10-man Atletico Madrid

FC Barcelona will take a slender 2-1 lead for their Champions League quarter-final second leg after two second half goals…

April 6, 2016 9:16 am

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Lionel Messi: 10 facts about the Barcelona magician

Lionel Messi: 10 facts about the Barcelona magician. Messi's first football club, when he was just five years old, was…

June 27, 2015 12:32 pm

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Champions League final: FC Barcelona outclasses Juventus to win fifth European Cup

FC Barcelona were crowned kings of Europe for the fifth time after beating Juventus 3-1 in a pulsating Champions League…

June 6, 2015 4:01 pm

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Virat Kohli beats Barcelona F.C’s Lionel Messi in UK’s SportsPro list for 2015

'SportsPro', a sports business magazine, has named Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli as the 6th most marketable athlete of this…

May 22, 2015 10:32 am

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Barcelona FC photos: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, wives and children on matchday

March 13, 2015 3:51 pm

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Spain boasts Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, English clubs play catch-up, turn top soccer spenders at $4.1 bn

January 28, 2015 10:20 am

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