Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal. Now those images of the longhaired Messi, his hands […]
Messi
World Cup 2026 set to begin amid global excitement and challenges
The FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on Thursday, bringing together a record 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in what is being described as the largest and most complex edition of the tournament in history. The opening match will take place at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca, where co-hosts […]
Messi leads Argentina squad for sixth World Cup
Argentina named their 26-man squad for the World Cup on Thursday, with Lionel Messi set to lead the defending champions at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward will play in his sixth World Cup, extending his national record, while Emiliano Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis […]
Messi suffers worst defeat in MLS as Miami fall again
Lionel Messi suffered the heaviest defeat of his MLS career as Inter Miami crashed to a 4-1 loss against Minnesota United on Saturday. The Argentine scored in the second half but Miami’s defence was once again exposed as they fell to a fourth defeat in their last five games in all competitions — a run […]
Barca will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta
BARCELONA: Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will “do everything possible” to bring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi back in the close season. The Paris Saint-Germain forward is set to leave in the summer when his contract expires and new La Liga champions Barcelona are hoping to lure their all-time top goalscorer back, despite […]
This footballer becomes first player to score 700 club goals
Portuguese football Cristiano Ronaldo added another title to his name as he became the first player to complete 700 club goals. Cristiano Ronaldo achieved this milestone in the 44th minute of his club, Manchester United’s match against Everton in the Premier League. United had secured a 2-1 victory against Everton in their match at Goodison […]
India’s Chhetri says no comparisons with Messi
India’s Sunil Chhetri said Wednesday comparisons with Lionel Messi are misplaced after overtaking him in number of goals, and added he remains a huge fan of the Argentine star. Chhetri surpassed Messi’s tally of 72 international goals in India’s 2-0 win over Bangladesh on Monday to stand behind top-ranked Cristiano Ronaldo (103) among active players. […]
India’s Chhetri passes Messi in international goals
Indian football star Sunil Chhetri has surpassed Lionel Messi in international goals, after scoring both goals in his country’s 2-0 win over Bangladesh in Doha. Chhetri moved past Argentine Messi’s 72 goals when he opened the scoring in the 79th minute on Monday, in a qualifying match for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 […]
Messi negotiations ‘going well’, says Barcelona president
Barcelona president Joan Laporta repeated on Tuesday that negotiations with Lionel Messi “are going well”, less than a month before the Argentine star’s club contract expires. “We are in talks with Leo’s representatives,” Laporta said at the official presentation of centre-back Eric Garcia, who has joined from Manchester City, as a Barcelona player. “I said […]
Quarters curse looms for Barcelona as Messi and co host Manchester United today
Four years have passed since Lionel Messi last reached a Champions League semi-final and his drought has become a source of unease for Barcelona ahead of their latest attempt on Tuesday. Manchester United are the ones looking to emulate Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Roma by sending Barca out in the quarters for a fourth year […]