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Paraguay's anti-Messi approach pays off with Argentina win

Today 14:36 Paraguay inflict a rare defeat on Lionel Scaloni's charges, giving their World Cup 2026 qualification hopes a huge boost.

by Dan Edwards

CLUB FOOTBALL

Messi's Inter Miami to play in FIFA's Club World Cup in 2025

20-10-2024 08:09 Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will feature in next year's expanded FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Saturday.

International football

Dominant Messi in no rush to walk away from Argentina

19-10-2024 09:32 Tuesday night’s 6-0 thrashing of Bolivia proved to be another dream evening for Argentina's evergreen talisman, who once more rolled back the years to leave his audience spellbound and wanting more.

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CUP QUALIFERS

Messi shines at Monumental as Albiceleste thrash Bolivia

15-10-2024 22:59 Lionel Messi rolled back the years at the Monumental on Tuesday night, scoring a hat-trick and bagging two assists as Argentina thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier.

FOOTBALL – MLS

Messi scores two as Miami clinch MLS Supporters' Shield

03-10-2024 11:50 Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to clinch the Supporters' Shield awarded for the best regular season record.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi-less Albiceleste drop points – but no need to panic

12-09-2024 16:47 Argentina caught a glimpse of what that future without Lionel Messi may hold. And thankfully, it is not entirely bleak.

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CUP QUALIFERS

Messi-less Argentina call up Dybala for World Cup qualifiers

26-08-2024 13:02 Roma forward Dybala has not made an international appearance since March 2023 but could get an opportunity to add to his 38 caps in Lionel Messi's absence.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

No Messi but plenty of youth in squad for Argentina's World Cup qualifiers

19-08-2024 14:27 Lionel Scaloni names 28-,man squad for qualifiers against Chile and Colombia; Injured Messi misses out, while Armani, Acuña, Palacios and Dybala also fail to make the cut.

FOOTBALL

Climate activists target Messi's mansion in Spain's Ibiza

06-08-2024 15:09 Climate activists on Tuesday spray-painted a mansion on the Spanish holiday island of Ibiza belonging to Argentina football star Lionel Messi to highlight the "responsibility of the rich for the climate crisis".

Copa América 2024

Copa victory caps stunning run for Argentina’s golden generation

15-07-2024 15:46 The last three years have been ones to remember for this Argentina team and with this latest victory, they are surely the greatest that this football-addicted nation has ever seen.

by Dan Edwards

Copa América 2024

Copa América final win was dream farewell, says Di María

15-07-2024 09:10 "I dreamt it, that's why I said it was the last Copa América and it ended here," says Argentina winger Ángel Di María after Sunday's triumph.

Copa América 2024

Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph

15-07-2024 09:04 La Scaloneta followed up their 2021 Copa América title with the World Cup triumph a year later, and now they have successfully defended their Copa title again in the USA.

Copa América 2024 Final

Argentina seek 'triple crown' but Colombia aim for upset in Copa América final

12-07-2024 16:42 A win would also give the Albiceleste a record 16th Copa America title, but Colombia are on an impressive streak of their own and will undoubtedly prove to be tough opponents.

Copa América 2024

Something has to give as Copa América’s in-form teams meet in Miami

11-07-2024 15:42 Miami prepares to be invaded by fans of the Albiceleste and Cafeteros ahead of an eagerly anticipated final.

Copa América 2024

Argentina's old masters lead way to Copa América final

10-07-2024 15:04 Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María are enjoying every minute of what could be their international farewell. But thankfully, this Argentina team remains so resilient as to absorb almost any departure, even those two legends.

by Dan Edwards

WAGER GONE WRONG

Drake’s betting woes pile up as Argentina’s Messi sinks Canada

10-07-2024 11:01 Canada’s loss to Argentina in the Copa América semi-finals Tuesday night cost rappe Drake US$300,000.

Copa América 2024

Messi says he is enjoying his 'last battles' for Argentina

10-07-2024 08:49 Argentina skipper says he is enjoying his "last battles" with national team after finding the net in a 2-0 win over Canada in the Copa América semi-final.

Copa América 2024

Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa América final

10-07-2024 00:11 Defending Copa América champions Argentina will face the winners of Wednesday's semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia in what will be a highly anticipated final in Miami on Sunday.

COPA AMÉRICA

'Dibu' Martínez, the shoot-out 'animal,' roars again for Argentina

05-07-2024 10:38 Argentina's goalkeeper produced two brilliant diving saves to ensure his nation progressed on penalties against Ecuador in the Copa América quarter-finals on Thursday.

Copa América 2024

'Dibu' Martínez recreates penalty heroics for Argentina against Ecuador

05-07-2024 00:26 Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals thanks to win on penalties over Ecuador after 1-1 draw; Goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez the hero once again after saving two spot-kicks after Lionel Messi had missed.

Copa América 2024

Argentina set sights on semis as Copa América knockout stage begins

03-07-2024 22:20 Lionel Messi's fitness remains in doubt ahead of Thursday's Copa América quarter-final with Ecuador with Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni saying he will wait before deciding on his team.

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

Milei, Messi, and how to be the best in the world

29-06-2024 04:16 Milei continues to claim that his ministers are “the best ever.” Until they are not, as his former friend and Cabinet Chief Nicolás Posse can attest.

by Marcelo J. García

Copa América 2024

Birthday boy Messi returns to scene of Copa América torment

24-06-2024 20:28 Lionel Messi will return to the scene of one of the most disappointing moments in his stellar career when Argentina face Chile at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.

COPA AMÉRICA 2024

Argentina grind out 2-0 win over Canada in Copa opener

20-06-2024 22:47 Holders Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in opening game of Copa América; Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez get the goals as wasteful Argentina grind out a win.

Copa América 2024

Just enjoy Messi and Di Maria while you can, urges Scaloni

20-06-2024 12:19 Lionel Scaloni urges compatriots to not worry about when Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María will hang up their boots and to instead just enjoy watching them play.

Copa América 2024

Messi takes centre stage again for Copa América

18-06-2024 21:11 Argentina have won the Copa América 15 times but only once, in 2021, during the Lionel Messi era. The Albiceleste get the tournament underway on Thursday.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup

13-06-2024 09:19 It's official: Lionel Messi won't be representing Argentina at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

FOOTBALL

Messi expects Inter Miami to be his final club

12-06-2024 14:40 Lionel Messi says he expects Inter Miami to be the club where he closes his legendary playing career.

International football

Di María on target as Argentina down Ecuador 1-0

10-06-2024 10:10 Ángel Di María scores only goal of the game as Argentina warm up for the defence of their Copa América crown with a 1-0 friendly victory over Ecuador in Chicago.

Football

Countdown to Argentina's Copa América defence begins

07-06-2024 16:58 After four games no fewer than four teams sit at the top of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, but in Argentina, all eyes are about to switch to Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste.

by Dan Edwards

ARGENTINE SUPERSTAR

Messi's record US$20.4 million salary dwarfs entire MLS teams

17-05-2024 12:07 Lionel Messi's record US$20.45 million annual salary makes him by far the best paid player in Major League Soccer – but that figure does not include the huge income the World Cup winner receives in commercial deals, endorsements and sponsorships from companies such as Adidas and Apple.

CRIME & SECURITY

Crime deterring return of South American footballers

07-05-2024 13:19 Insecurity in Latin America often discourages local football stars who want to return to their roots as they reach the end of their careers.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Cuti, Enzo, Gio lead way as Argentina down El Salvador 3-0 in friendly

23-03-2024 08:12 Absence of captain Lionel Messi didn't slow Argentina on Friday as world champions warmed up for their Copa América title defence with a 3-0 friendly victory over El Salvador in Philadelphia.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi out of Argentina friendlies with hamstring injury, confirms AFA

19-03-2024 09:40 Skipper suffers hamstring injury while playing for Inter Miami and will miss friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica.

HISTORIC MEMORABILIA

Messi's promised Barça contract, on a napkin, up for auction

05-03-2024 21:26 The serviette that served Lionel Messi's springboard to greatness at FC Barcelona is going up for auction – it is expected to raise more than US$600,000.

RUSH FOR TICKETS

Messi effect propels Copa América tickets in Miami over US$8,000

22-02-2024 21:17 Tickets to watch Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champions Argentina play against Peru in Miami are already going for as much as US$8,400 plus fees.

International football

Argentina to tour US after China cancels friendlies in Messi spat

22-02-2024 21:12 World champions will play El Salvador in Philadelphia on March 22 and Nigeria in Los Angeles four days later.

FOOTBALL

Messi denies political snub was behind Hong Kong no-show

20-02-2024 13:16 Lionel Messi declares his absence in Hong Kong two weeks ago was due to injury.

FOOTBALL

Miami expects trophies from Messi's first full season in MLS

19-02-2024 10:57 No MLS team has ever been able to draw on players of such pedigree and experience and with that comes the expectation for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.

sports

Messi's Inter Miami and Newell's Old Boys draw 1-1 in friendly

16-02-2024 08:56 Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi leads his side to a 1-1 home draw with his Argentine boyhood club, Newell's Old Boys.

Football

Argentina dare to dream of Olympic gold – will Messi be there too?

15-02-2024 15:38 Javier Masherano’s young side had to get to the Games in Paris first, and they did so in typically nail-biting fashion.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Messi prepares Inter Miami for an emotional friendly against Newell's Old Boys

14-02-2024 11:00 After a chaotic Asian tour, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are returning to the United States for an emotional friendly match against Newell's Old Boys that's sure to raise the Argentine superstar's spirit.

FOOTBALL

Chinese cities pull Argentina matches after Messi no-show

10-02-2024 10:26 Argentina had announced a tour in China from March 18 to 26, during which it was to face Nigeria in Hangzhou and Ivory Coast in Beijing. But after Messi sat out a high-profile friendly between Inter Miami and a select XI in Hong Kong last week, sports bosses have cancelled the matches.

Messi in China

Messi Hong Kong no-show sparks wave of outrage in China

09-02-2024 16:33 Lionel Messi's no-show at a match in Hong Kong has triggered a surge of online outrage in the city and in mainland China

FOOTBALL

Respect for Messi holds off rising stars to individual awards

15-01-2024 21:49 Respect for Lionel Messi from players, fans and journalists has forced the game's new stars – Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham – to wait another year for the big individual awards.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Luis Suárez reunites with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

22-12-2023 14:53 Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez will join Inter Miami for the 2024 season, teaming up with Argentine skipper Lionel Messi, the MLS club announced on Friday.

FOOTBALL

Messi to face boyhood club Newell's Old Boys in friendly

19-12-2023 09:18 Lionel Messi is expected to line-up against his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys after the Argentine team agreed to a pre-season friendly game at Inter Miami in February.

FOOTBALL

Scaloneta still running year after World Cup win, but driver's future is in doubt

18-12-2023 15:49 Collective happiness that Argentines relived on the first anniversary of winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar operates as a balm for the economic crisis and political tension. But there are doubts about the continuation of coach Lionel Scaloni at the helm, despite the upcoming Copa América.