Messi doubtful ahead of Wednesday’s ‘Clasico’
Madrid, Feb 3 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has said star player Leo Messi is slightly doubtful for the first leg of Wednesday’s Copa …
Lionel Messi calls for resuming search for missing Sala
Barcelona, Jan 26 (IANS) Barcelona’s superstar Argentina forward Lionel Messi called on United Kingdom authorities to resume the search for his fellow countryman Emiliano Sala …
Spanish court dismisses suit against Messi for breach of contract
Girona (Spain), Jan 24 (IANS) A lawsuit filed against Barcelona star Lionel Messi for allegedly breaking a contract agreement that sought to regularize his father’s …
Messi outshines Dembele in 3-1 Barcelona win over Leganes
Barcelona, Jan 21 (IANS) What started as the first big night for Ousmane Dembele with Barcelona turned into another shining exhibition by Leo Messi, who …
Messi, Luis Suarez lead Barcelona to 2-1 win over Getafe
Madrid, Jan 7 (IANS) Barcelona’s Argentine striker Leo Messi and Uruguay’s Luis Suarez led Barcelona to a 2-1 victory over Getafe at the Alfonso Perez …
Messi devoted to national team: Argentina football chief
Buenos Aires, Dec 27 (IANS) The president of the Argentina Football Association (AFA) has said superstar Lionel Messi “never left the national team”. “Messi never …
Messi leads Barcelona to 5-0 win over Levante
Valencia (Spain), Dec 17 (IANS) A triple strike by forward Leo Messi helped Barcelona register a massive 5-0 win over Levante at Ciutat de Valencia …
Messi stars as Barcelona beat Espanyol
Madrid, Dec 10 (IANS) Leo Messi was at his mercurial best, scoring with two free kicks and setting up Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele for …
Maradona better than Messi, says Pele
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 6 (IANS) Argentine legend Diego Maradona was a better footballer than the country’s modern-day idol Lionel Messi, according to Pele. Barcelona …
Messi’s plastic shirt boy now homeless in Afghanistan
Kabul, Dec 4 (IANS) An Afghan boy who shot to fame for wearing a plastic shirt with soccer legend Lionel Messi’s name and number and …
Argentina players hoping for Messi return
Buenos Aires, Nov 19 (IANS) Argentina forward Paulo Dybala said that he and his Albiceleste teammates want Lionel Messi to return to the national team. …
Barça’s Messi receives La Liga top-scorer, MVP awards
Barcelona, Nov 12 (IANS) Barcelona captain Lionel Messi on Monday received La Liga’s top-scorer award, known as the “pichichi,” for his 34 goals in the …
Messi in Barca squad for trip to Inter Milan
Madrid, Nov 5 (IANS) Lionel Messi has been included in the Barcelona squad that flew from the El Prat airport on Monday for the away …
Messi returns to Barcelona training 11 days after fracturing forearm
Barcelona, Oct 31 (IANS) Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi on Wednesday returned to light training on the field and performed mobility exercises, 11 days after fracturing …
Barça coach downplays absence of Messi, Ronaldo from El Clasico vs Madrid
Barcelona (Spain), Oct 27 (IANS) Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said on Saturday that the absence of Barça superstar Lionel Messi and ex-Real Madrid forward Cristiano …
Barca, sans injured Messi, holds last training session for El Clasico vs Madrid
Barcelona (Spain), Oct 27 (IANS) Barcelona trained without injured superstar Lionel Messi on Saturday in the final practice session before the first El Clasico duel …
No player can replace Messi: Barca coach
Madrid, Oct 23 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde admitted his side will miss injured striker Lionel Messi, but hopes that others can help compensate …
Barcelona begin life without Messi as Inter visit Camp Nou
Madrid, Oct 23 (IANS) FC Barcelona will face up to “life without Leo” when they entertain Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday night. …
Tests confirm Messi suffers broken arm
Madrid, Oct 21 (IANS) FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi looks certain to miss next weekend’s ‘Clasico’ as his side entertain Real Madrid after tests confirmed …
Messi named best La Liga player in September
Madrid, Oct 17 (IANS) Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi on Wednesday was named the best player in the Spanish football league for the month of September, …
Maradona lashes out at Messi, says Barca star not a leader
Buenos Aires, Oct 14 (IANS) Argentine legend Diego Maradona feels Lionel Messi is not a leader and should not be considered a footballing god. “We …
Messi, Neymar, Modric on Ballon d’Or nominees list
Paris, Oct 9 (IANS) Barcelona’s Argentine star, Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar and Real Madrid’s Croatian midfielder Luka Modric have been nominated by …
Will pick Messi over Ronaldo, says Brazilian legend Pele
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Football legend Pele on Friday picked up Argentina’s star striker Lionel Messi over Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo to play for his …
Messi scores twice to lead Barcelona over Tottenham 4-2
London, Oct 4 (IANS) Lionel Messi had a brace in Barcelona’s 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on match-day 2 of the 2018-2019 Champions League. The …
Messi to miss Argentina friendlies against Iraq, Brazil
London, Sep 25 (IANS) Lionel Messi’s leave of absence from Argentina’s national team will extend to at least November, the Albiceleste’s interim coach Lionel Scaloni …
Won’t pressurise Messi to return: AFA
Buenos Aires, Sep 6 (IANS) Claiming that Lionel Messi has given Argentina much more than he has received in return, Argentine Football Association (AFA) President …
Argentina unsure about Messi’s future, says coach
Buenos Aires, Aug 22 (IANS) Argentina’s interim coach Lionel Scaloni has said he is unsure if or when Barcelona forward Lionel Messi will return to …
Messi knocks down Alaves defensive wall for 3-0 win
Barcelona, Aug 19 (IANS) Two strokes of genius by FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and another by Philippe Coutinho in the second half knocked down the …
Messi to miss friendlies as Argentina renew squad
Buenos Aires (Argentina), Aug 18 (IANS) Barcelona star Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming friendlies against Guatemala and Colombia as interim coach Lionel Scaloni revamps …
Messi to miss Argentina friendlies: Reports
Buenos Aires, Aug 15 (IANS) Star forward Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s friendlies against Guatemala and Colombia next month as he takes a break from …
Messi named FC Barcelona captain for new season
Barcelona, Aug 10 (IANS) Spanish football giants FC Barcelona on Friday named Argentine superstar Lionel Messi as their captain, replacing Andres Iniesta, for the new …
Messi trains with FC Barcelona ahead of La Liga season
Barcelona, Aug 2 (IANS) FC Barcelona’s Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi continued to hit his rhythm during his first week back at training with the Catalan …
Argentina should not depend on Messi heavily: Veron
Buenos Aires, Aug 2 (IANS) Former Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron said the team must stop depending on Lionel Messi in order to develop the …
Let Messi have time to think about national team: AFA
Buenos Aires, July 25 (IANS) Argentine Soccer Federation (AFA) president Claudio Tapia has called on fans to give superstar FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi some …
Ronaldo-Messi dominance in Best FIFA Players faces huge challenge
Paris, July 24 (IANS) The decade-long dominance of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina’s Lionel Messi is set to face tough challenges from other contenders like …
Mbappe taking over world football crown from Messi, Ronaldo: Ferdinand
Moscow, July 15 (IANS) Former England defender Rio Ferdinand on Sunday said current superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are “handing over their crown” as …
Messi, Ronaldo favourites of Indian fans, reveals survey
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Although Argentina and Portugal exited early from the football World Cup 2018, Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo remain the favourites …
Messi enjoys playing for Argentina, says Sampaoli
Saint Petersburg (Russia), June 27 (IANS) Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli praised his team for their 2018 FIFA World Cup victory against Nigeria and said the …
Messi to have more ball time against Nigeria: Sampaoli
Saint Petersburg (Russia), June 26 (IANS) Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli says star player Lionel Messi will see more of the ball in their crucial Group …
Messi-meme by Kolkata Police creates social media stir
Kolkata, June 25 (IANS) With the riveting football World Cup in far-off Russia keeping fans mesmerised in this soccer crazy city, the Kolkata Police’s latest …
Messi’s family, friends celebrate his 31st birthday
Buenos Aires, June 25 (IANS) Argentine national team star Lionel Messi has turned 31 and his family and friends flooded social media with their well-wishes. …