Lionel Messi has confirmed that he is stepping away from international football after making 207 appearances for Argentina. The 39-year-old debuted for his country in 2005, lifted the World Cup in 2022, and finished as a runner-up both this summer and in 2014. He also helped Argentina claim two Copa América trophies. In a statement, […]
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Lionel Messi has received a fine after striking an opposing player during a Major League Soccer match. The 39-year-old Inter Miami attacker reacted against Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during Wednesday’s game, making contact with the back of his head. The Argentina international seemed frustrated after Sullivan caught him with an elbow once the ball […]
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Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has received a fine for striking Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan during Wednesday’s 2-2 Major League Soccer (MLS) draw. The incident occurred late in the match when the 39-year-old Messi hit Sullivan on the back of the head after claiming that the Union player had elbowed him following a pass. […]
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Messi missed Miami’s 2-1 defeat by Monterrey in the Leagues Cup on Saturday, but told coach Guillermo Hoyos that he was ready to feature in the crucial match against Mexican club Leon. This marks the first time Miami have exited the tournament during its opening stage since the Leagues Cup was enlarged in 2023, when […]
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Lionel Messi revealed on Wednesday that he is uncertain about carrying on with his career after losing his father last week. His father, Jorge Messi, died at the age of 68 following a prolonged illness at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina. “I do not know how life will be without you or how I […]
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Lionel Messi was absent from Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup loss to Monterrey on Saturday evening following the death of his father, with his team-mates paying tribute before and throughout the game. Jorge Messi passed away on Saturday at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. Jorge, who had represented the Argentina forward as his […]
Continue ReadingJorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, has died at the age of 68 following an extended illness, his family confirmed. He passed away at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina. During his final months, Jorge divided his time between the clinic and his home, where he was supported by his wife, Celia, and […]
Continue ReadingAvailable for over a year The expanded 2026 men’s World Cup, staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico with a record 48 teams, wrapped up after six weeks. Spain became champions for the second time, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra-time during the final at the New York-New Jersey stadium. More than the Score’s Mike […]
Continue Reading1 Argentina attempt to go all the way using physical tactics As a dull first half neared its end, a troubling thought emerged: could the entertainment during the interval surpass the match itself? It was a grind. Argentina were unable to replicate Spain’s possession-based style, but they had methods to even things out. Scaloni’s team […]
Continue ReadingSpain’s manager Luis de la Fuente has ruled out deploying a dedicated marker on Lionel Messi during the World Cup final, despite the Argentine captain’s staggering tally of eight goals and four assists in the tournament and a personal lesson that hints otherwise. Ahead of Sunday’s showpiece in New Jersey, De la Fuente recalled his […]
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