Lionel Messi: Argentina forward named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year
Lionel Messi won his record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or award after helping Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar last year Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year. Messi joined Miami in July and scored 11 goals in 14 games in all competitions to help them lift […]
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami forward is ‘gripping’ United States, says Guillem Balague
Roll up, roll up and welcome to the Lionel Messi show, currently the hottest ticket in the USA. A flash in the pan or finally a changing of the guard in American sport? America is in the grip of Messi madness after he signed for Inter Miami from Paris St-Germain in the summer. Football in […]
Rodrygo: Brazil forward says he was racially abused on social media after row with Lionel Messi
Clashes between police and fans caused the game between Brazil and Argentina to be delayed by 30 minutes Brazil forward Rodrygo says he was racially abused on social media following a heated argument with Argentina’s Lionel Messi. The pair exchanged words on the pitch as a World Cup qualifier between the sides in Rio de […]
Lionel Scaloni: Argentina’s World Cup-winning boss says he may resign
Lionel Scaloni’s playing career included a short loan at West Ham, as well permanent spells at the likes of Deportivo La Coruna, Lazio and Atalanta Argentina’s World Cup-winning boss Lionel Scaloni says he is considering resigning after five years in the role. The 45-year-old also led Argentina to the Copa America in 2021 before their […]
Brazil 1-0 Argentina: Lionel Messi after trouble in stands
The Argentina players went over to the stands to try and calm the situation down before returning to the dressing room Lionel Messi believes there “could have been a tragedy” during the crowd trouble that delayed Argentina’s World Cup qualifier against Brazil. Police charged at away fans after scuffles before kick-off in a part of […]
Men’s Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi wins eighth award, beating Erling Haaland to trophy
Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has won the Men’s Ballon d’Or for an eighth time. The 36-year-old was recognised at the ceremony in Paris after helping his country win the World Cup in Qatar last year. England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy for the world’s best player aged […]
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami forward among MLS Newcomer of the Year award finalists
Lionel Messi is one of three finalists for the award Lionel Messi has been named as a finalist for Major League Soccer’s Newcomer of the Year award after playing just six league games for Inter Miami. He has scored 11 goals in all competitions, helping Miami win the inaugural Leagues Cup. Messi is favourite to […]