Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot award after scoring a hat trick for France in their World Cup final defeat against Argentina on Sunday. Mbappe scored his sixth, seventh and eighth goals of the 2022 tournament to take his total to 12 in the competition overall. He edged out Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who scored twice in the final himself, and ended the World Cup with seven ...Full Story »

  Lionel Messi has said he will not retire from international football after scoring twice as Argentina lifted the 2022 World Cup in a thrilling penalty shootout victory over France on Sunday. Messi scored the opener from the penalty spot at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar, before striking again in extra time when the ball fell to him in the 6-yard box and he prodded home. France fo...Full Story »

Lionel Messi will be playing in the World Cup final Lionel Messi has reassured fans that he will be available to play in Sunday's World Cup final after clutching his hamstring in the first-half. The Argentina star was exceptional against Croatia in the semi-final, scoring and assisting as they won 3-0 on Tuesday night. Messi is now just one game away from winning the World Cup with his beloved...Full Story »

Lionel Messi beamed with pride after his magical display inspired Argentina to a resounding victory against Croatia and secured their place in the World Cup final.One of the greatest players in football history, the 35-year-old put in a man-of-the-match display in Tuesday’s Lusail Stadium semi-final against the 2018 runners-up.Messi converted a first-half spot-kick and watched Julian Alvar...Full Story »

Lionel Messi will have the chance to crown his glittering career with a World Cup winner’s medal after opening the scoring in a magical display that helped Argentina comprehensively beat Croatia and reach Sunday’s final.The 35-year-old is one of the greatest to ever grace the field and will get his shot at glory against France or Morocco back at Lusail Stadium in what looks set to be...Full Story »

Model and TV host Miss Bum Bum winner Suzy Cortez has made no secret of her love for Lionel Messi as she roots for Argentina to win their first World Cup since 1986 Miss BumBum poses with a Lionel Messi shirt after Argentina's win over the Netherlands If you thought the way the Argentina team celebrated their penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands was a little cheeky, just wait until yo...Full Story »

EXCLUSIVE: Miss BumBum Suzy Cortez has revealed her intention to copy one of Lionel Messi's tattoo's - after already getting a tatt of of the seven time Ballon d'Or winner is an intimate area Argentina's Lionel Messi has the tatt on his left leg Lionel Messi superfan - and winner of Brazilian beauty pageant Miss BumBum - Suzy Cortez has announced her intention to get more ink celebrating the 3...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI celebrated Argentina's qualification to the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals by spending some quality time with the family. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Messi led the Albiceleste to a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday as he opened the scoring before Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez sealed the win. Lionel Messi enjoyed some down time with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo The Argentina...Full Story »

Lionel Messi described Argentina’s relationship with their fans as “something beautiful” after they beat Australia 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Messi marked his 1,000th senior appearance with the opening goal and Julian Alvarez put them in control by making it 2-0 early in the second half.Craig Goodwin’s deflected shot gave Australia a lifeline, but Argentina...Full Story »

Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th senior appearance with the opening goal as Argentina booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals by beating Australia 2-1.Messi produced the first moment of quality to break the deadlock towards the end of the first half and Julian Alvarez pounced on a goalkeeping error to put two-time world champions Argentina in full control early in the second.Australia ...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI has revealed that one of his sons cried after Argentina's shock defeat to Saudi Arabia at the World Cup. The 35-year-old scored from the penalty spot in the first half, only for the Saudis to come roaring back in the second half to seal a shock 2-1 win. Antonela celebrates with the kids Argentina's defeat left their legions of fans devastated. And none more so than Mateo Messi. ...Full Story »

  An update on the future of Argentine icon Lionel Messi has been forthcoming late on Sunday evening. The future of veteran attacker Messi, of course, was cast back into the spotlight in a major way earlier this afternoon. This came amid claims across the English media that the 35-year-old is preparing for a new adventure in the United States in 2023. As per The Times, MLS outfi...Full Story »

  Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has, on Saturday night, spoken publicly on the recent speculation that he has been struggling with an ankle injury. For those not aware, chatter surrounding Messi's wellbeing took its place front and centre in the headlines across Argentina in the week leading up to the Albiceleste's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia. This came amid widespread ...Full Story »

  One of the most attractive matches in the second round of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup was Argentina vs. Mexico, and that's why FIFA placed it in primetime and at the biggest venue in Qatar, Lusail Iconic Stadium, which has capacity for 80,000 fans, and will host the World Cup final. Lionel Messi opened the scoreboard on the second half for Argentina and proved key to have them con...Full Story »

Lionel Messi said Argentina have "no excuses" for their astonishing 2-1 defeat to lowly Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, one of the greatest World Cup shocks of all time. The South Americans came to Qatar on a 36-match unbeaten run stretching back to 2019, and were considered by many to be the tournament favourites. But they got off to a disastrous start when the Saudis(opens in new tab), ranked 51s...Full Story »

Even the strictly sober Saudis must have fancied a Bud to toast the most remarkable result in their football history and one which is sending shockwaves through the World Cup. Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty From a goal down after ten minutes and three hair’s-breadth offside decis...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has dismissed "rumours" about his fitness and said he is ready to lead Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar. There have been suggestions that Messi has been missing parts of training sessions because of an ankle injury but the Paris Saint-Germain forward said he will play against Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday. "I'm feeling well," Messi told a news conference on Mond...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are on the same team but unfortunatelly for fans that have dreamed for it to be on the field, this time both superstars are collaborating with Louis Vuitton on a marketing campaing ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. Piers Morgan to Ronaldo imagine the WC final and it’s between Portugal & Argentina:“You score 2 and Messi scores 2 and ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has opened up on his relationship with fierce rival Lionel Messi. That's after slamming Manchester United in a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV. Cristiano Ronaldo has had his say on rival Lionel MessiCredit: Getty - Contributor The veteran striker, 37, stunned United by claiming the club have BETRAYED him. Ronaldo also had a pop at manager Erik ten Hag, decla...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has remained coy on his own nation's chances at the World Cup but has weighed in on England's hopes of lifting the iconic trophy for the first time since 1966 in Qatar. Messi will be looking to cap off his illustrious career by clinching the feat that has evaded him so far but hasn't included Argentina in his three favourites for glory. Lionel Scaloni's Argentina ...Full Story »