In Lamine Yamal's old neighbourhood, World Cup final against Messi brings pride
World 10:29 18/07/2026The pitch where Spain forward Lamine Yamal honed his skills in a working-class, multi-ethnic neighbourhood outside Barcelona was buzzing with life on Thursday as locals looked ahead with pride to the World Cup final against Lionel Messi's Argentina.
Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain
World 10:29 16/07/2026ATLANTA - Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel Messi's reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain.
Tearful Messi inspires Argentina to stunning comeback win over Egypt
World 09:16 08/07/2026ATLANTA - Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a remarkable World Cup fightback as they came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 game on Tuesday before sobbing tears of relief at the final whistle.
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with a stunning double
World 10:37 23/06/2026Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice during Argentina's 2-0 Group J win over Austria on Monday.
Messi hat-trick equals scoring record as Argentina dazzle against Algeria
World 13:53 17/06/2026Lionel Messi scored a majestic hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record, answering doubts about his influence at age 38 and firing up Argentina's title defence with a 3-0 Group J win over Algeria on Tuesday.
Indonesian Messi superfan welcomes World Cup
World 15:49 12/06/2026On the balcony of his house in Indonesia, Muhammad Yusuf swayed to blaring music and waved a replica of the World Cup trophy as hundreds paraded past, many decked out in Argentina's colours.
Police detain organiser of Messi visit after Indian fans rip up seats
World 12:28 14/12/2025KOLKATA - Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.
Messi's double assist inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title
World 11:06 07/12/2025FORT LAUDERDALE, United States - Inter Miami secured their first MLS Cup crown on Saturday, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 at Chase Stadium as Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende struck late from a pair of Lionel Messi assists.
Messi strikes as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup
World 10:33 20/06/2025A Lionel Messi trademark free-kick earned Inter Miami a shock 2-1 comeback win against Porto in the Club World Cup on Thursday.
Messi falls just short in Club World Cup curtain-raiser stalemate
World 13:13 15/06/2025MIAMI - Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.
From Messi to Trump, AI action figures are the rage
World 10:13 20/04/2025The latest internet obsession is one impossible to escape on social media: images of well-known figures in plastic toy packaging alongside evocative props... welcome to the meme of AI action figures.
PSG's Messi and three others test positive for COVID-19
Vietnam News 20:57 02/01/2022Mauricio Pochettino's team are top of the Ligue 1 standings on 46 points after 19 matches, 13 points above second-placed Nice
