Argentina and Messi

Messi to lead Argentina against Australia in China friendly

The clash on June 15 at the Workers' Stadium in the Chinese capital is a rematch of Argentina and Australia's meeting in the last 16 of the Qatar World Cup.

Messi eyes goal milestone in first Argentina game since World Cup triumph

Having fulfilled a lifetime dream, Lionel Messi will get to celebrate with Argentina's fans on Thursday as they play their first match after winning the World Cup in Qatar last year.

Argentina must retain competitive edge after World Cup win says Scaloni

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his players need to maintain their high competitive level after beating France on penalties to win the country's third World Cup in Qatar last year.

Man City tie down World Cup winner Alvarez to 2028

Manchester City extended Julian Alvarez's contract to 2028 on Thursday in recognition of an impressive debut season from the Argentine World Cup winner.

'Messi, we're waiting for you,' - threat left after attack on family business

Two people on motorcycles shot at a supermarket belonging to the family of Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi, in Rosario, in Argentina's Santa Fe province early on Thursday morning, local media and the city's mayor reported.

Messi named FIFA Best men's player for 2022

Lionel Messi won The Best FIFA Men's player award for last year at a ceremony in Paris on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina.

Scaloni renews contract with Argentina to 2026

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has extended his contract until 2026, the country's FA said on Monday after he led the team to their World Cup triumph in Qatar last year.

Chelsea's scattergun spending is no guarantee of success

Chelsea's record-breaking last-minute swoop to sign Enzo Fernandez took the Blues' spending in the first year of the club's new ownership to a staggering figure of more than £500 million ($616 million).

PSG's Messi to be rested for French Cup match

Lionel Messi will be rested for Paris St Germain's French Cup game at third division side Chateauroux as the Argentine forward needs more time to recover from his world Cup winning campaign, coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday.

December 30, 2022

'Rest in peace, Pele,' Argentina's Messi on Instagram

Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi bid Brazilian football hero Pele farewell on Instagram Thursday, posting photos of himself and "The King" taken in happier times.

December 29, 2022

Chelsea keen to sign Enzo Fernandez

English Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly come out to be the frontrunners in the race to sign one of the hottest midfield sensations to have come out of the World Cup in Qatar, Argentine World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez, English Daily The Sun reported on Thursday.

December 27, 2022

Fans line up for Messi tattoos

Fans of the Argentine team that claimed football's ultimate prize in Qatar this month are lining up in Buenos Aires for tattoos of victorious captain Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy.

December 23, 2022

Supporting a team so far away

The curious case of Bangladeshi supporters taking up sides in the football feud between Brazil and Argentina has caught the attention of international media.

December 19, 2022

Thank you Messi for making us believe in talent: SRK

FIFA World Cup finale turned out to be one of the most nail-biting finals of all time, as both France and Argentina pulled out all the stops to win the match. In the end, Lionel Messi had the last laugh as he brought the World Cup for Argentina after 36 years.