Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi passes away at 68
Hyderabad: Football legend Lionel Messi is mourning the loss of one of the most influential figures in his life and career. His father and longtime representative, Jorge Messi, has passed away at…
- Sports
FIFA World Cup: Spain’s tactics curbed the genius of Messi
Spain’s outstanding World Cup triumph was not the result of having any great genius in its ranks or a stroke of luck. It was the culmination of years of planning, a distinctive…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain are the champions of the world!
East Rutherford: Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. Spain…
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Messi eyes Mbappe’s Golden Boot lead before World Cup final
New York: Lionel Messi has quite a climb to catch Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot. The Argentina superstar has won just about everything in soccer except for the award for being…
- Middle East
Netanyahu says ‘Good luck’ to Messi ahead of World Cup final
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has wished Lionel Messi and Argentina success ahead of the FIFA World Cup final against Spain on Sunday, July 19, describing Argentine President Javier Milei as…
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Argentina, Spain fans torn ahead of FIFA World Cup final
Buenos Aires: Cervantes and Borges. Tortilla and asado. Flamenco and tango. Argentines and Spaniards have long been united by blood ties and a relationship of mutual admiration, but the World Cup final…
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Lionel Messi net worth 2026: Know salary, assets, luxury empire
Hyderabad: Lionel Messi is not just football’s biggest name, he is also now officially in billionaire territory. From Barcelona glory to PSG, Inter Miami, Adidas, Apple, real estate and hotels, Messi has…
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FIFA rigged to have Messi, claims Egypt after devastating loss
Atlanta: Egypt’s World Cup campaign ended in frustration, with head coach Hossam Hassan questioning the fairness of the tournament after his side suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to defending champion Argentina in…
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Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic fightback into quarter-finals
Atlanta: Lionel Messi let the tears flow at the final whistle, succumbing to emotion after Argentina conjured up an incredible two-goal comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday and advance to the…
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FIFA World Cup: New heroes, records enhanced quality of the game
Every edition of the FIFA World Cup has thrown up surprising new heroes and outstanding performances from teams that were considered underdogs. In every tournament, a few players arrived as unknowns and…
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Messi’s Argentina edge Cape Verde 3-2 to reach World Cup last 16
Miami Gardens: Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday, July 3, and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island…
- Hollywood
Tom Holland takes Messi on web-slinging joyride across New York
Mumbai: As the World Cup fever rages, Hollywood star Tom Holland joined forces with the football legend Lionel Messi ahead of the release of his upcoming film ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. A…
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Argentina’s Messi mania grows with giant statue, mural
Buenos Aires: Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken monumental form during the 2026 World Cup: A statue stands 26 meters tall in a remote town in Patagonia, and a mural signed…
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Lionel Messi consolidates position as the king of world football
Lionel Messi is sending shock waves that are rocking international football. He is nearing 39 (he will celebrate his 39th birthday on Wednesday, June 24) but is playing like an eager 25-year-old…
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Lionel Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time leading scorer
Arlington: Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and he is already doing that again in his sixth World Cup. The Argentina captain now has the World Cup scoring…
