Lionel Messi

Argentines go into World Cup with atypical mood: tempered hopes

FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a mask depicting Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, greets a woman as he holds a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy, ahead the FIFA World Cup draw, in Caminito, Buenos Aires, Argentina December 5, 2025. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo

World Cup a last dance for Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

Several football icons such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar are set for one final dance at the World Cup in the 2026 edition.

‘He knew everything already’: Why Lionel Messi’s childhood coach threw in the towel

Lionel Messi is set to lead Argentina at his sixth World Cup this summer.

Argentina seek to emulate Italy and Brazil as back-to-back champions

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Paraguay v Argentina - Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asuncion, Paraguay - November 14, 2024 Argentina players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Cesar Olmedo/File Photo

With legacy intact, 'liberated' Messi can enjoy last hurrah

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Argentina v Bolivia - Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - October 15, 2024 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Matias Baglietto/File Photo

Can Lionel Messi deliver again for Argentina at his likely final World Cup?

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named in Lionel Scaloni's squad for the World Cup.

Messi leads Argentina squad for sixth World Cup

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Argentina v Zambia - Estadio La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina - March 31, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts REUTERS/Rodrigo Valle

Giant Messi statue in India ‘swaying in the wind’, to be removed over safety concerns

Commuters walk past a statue of Argentine football player Lionel Messi that has been tied with rope for stability from rain and thunderstorms, prior to its re-installation in a safer place, in Kolkata on May 27, 2026. Messi inaugurated the statue virtually during his visit to the city in December 2025.

Lionel Messi suffers hamstring overload weeks before World Cup

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi came off with a suspected injury during the 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union on May 24.

Messi substituted after clutching thigh in final club game before World Cup

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