Football icon Lionel Messi arrives in Argentina ahead of Burkina Faso friendly
Football icon Lionel Messi has arrived in Argentina as preparations intensify for their friendly match against Burkina Faso on Saturday....
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Benin goalkeeper Allagbé opens up on facing Lionel Messi in historic Argentina clash
Benin goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbé has admitted that facing Argentina and potentially sharing the pitch with Lionel Messi will be one...
Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina’s squad for a friendly against Benin on 6 October, which is expected to...
Senegal youngster Ibrahim Mbayé chooses Ronaldo over Messi
Aston Villa youngster Ibrahim Mbayé has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo is his football idol, while acknowledging that the Portuguese superstar...
Jay Jay Okocha picks Messi over Ronaldo in latest GOAT debate
Nigeria legend Jay Jay Okocha has backed Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo in one of football’s most enduring debates, arguing...
Salah fever grips Turkey as Trabzonspor fans call for Messi after Egyptian star’s arrival
Trabzonspor supporters have raised the excitement around Mohamed Salah’s arrival by calling on the Turkish club to complete the sensational...
Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane lead Ballon d’Or 2026 race after World Cup
Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane have emerged as the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or following Spain’s World Cup...
World Cup 2026: Emotional moment as Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal share iconic final embrace
One of the defining moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final came after the final whistle, when Lionel Messi...
2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi prepares for what could be his final match for Argentina
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is expected to make the final appearance of his international career when the reigning world champions...
Kylian Mbappé heads into the closing stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup having overtaken Lionel Messi in both the...
Spain’s Lamine Yamal set for dream World Cup 2026 final meeting with Lionel Messi
Lamine Yamal is on course to realise a lifelong ambition after Spain and Argentina booked their places in the 2026...
World Cup 2026: Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir reveals how he saved Messi’s penalty
Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir has opened up on the preparation and mindset behind his stunning penalty save against Lionel Messi...
Lionel Messi once again proved his importance to Argentina’s World Cup campaign as he inspired a dramatic comeback victory against...
Messi surpasses Maradona to become World Cup’s all-time assist leader after Egypt clash
Lionel Messi has added another historic achievement to his remarkable FIFA World Cup career after becoming the tournament’s all-time leading...
LIVE UPDATES: Argentina 3-2 Egypt World Cup 2026 – Follow all the action, goals and celebrations
90+2′ GOAL! Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Argentina complete a stunning turnaround in the closing stages. Enzo Fernandez arrives inside the penalty...
FEATURE: Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
Lionel Messi’s Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday as the maestro looks...
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has revealed the emotional exchange he shared with Lionel Messi after the Blue Sharks’ historic World...
World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi praises Cape Verde after Argentina survive dramatic extra-time scare
Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Cape Verde following Argentina’s thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory in the World Cup Round of...
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde president predicts victory over Messi’s Argentina
Cape Verde President José Maria Neves has declared his country’s chances of defeating world champions Argentina are “100%”, insisting the...
World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi sets historic record with goal in seventh consecutive World Cup match
Lionel Messi added another chapter to his remarkable World Cup career by becoming the first player to score in seven...