World Cup: Messi thanks Argentina fans but ‘wound will take time to heal’
After what may have been his final World Cup match, Lionel Messi was in tears on the field on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, ruing a missed chance to win a second consecutive title for Argentina. Messi, without hinting whether his World Cup career was officially through, congratulated Spain, who beat Argentina 1-0 in […]
‘Lionel Messi doesn’t upset his team-mates’ – Cristiano Ronaldo an ‘accident waiting to happen’ for Portugal in World Cup knockout stages, says England legend
England icon John Barnes has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo’s attitude could derail Portugal in the World Cup knockout stages, describing the situation as an accident waiting to happen. In contrast, Barnes praised Lionel Messi, highlighting how the Argentina captain’s humble nature unites his team-mates, unlike Ronaldo who creates tension when things do not go his way.
Messi? Mbappé? Haaland? Who is likely to become this World Cup’s top scorer?
We had storms, we had weather delays, and we had Lionel Messi making history; yesterday might have been the most dramatic day of action at this year’s World Cup.
Messi becomes the World Cup’s all-time top goalscorer
Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring his 17th and 18th tournament goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria.
Why did Lionel Messi cry after scoring vs Algeria? Family reveals and asks for ‘respect’
Lionel Messi’s World Cup debut for Argentina drew attention for more than his hat-trick. After scoring his first goal against Algeria, the forward was visibly emotional and his tears quickly sparked discussion.