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Lionel Messi

Maradona offers to coach Argentina for free after World Cup debacle
Article
/ 3 July 2018

Maradona offers to coach Argentina for free after World Cup debacle

​Diego Maradona wants to return to the position of Argentina coach, as Jorge Sampaoli faces pressure to resign following their World Cup travails

By Agency
Half the game is lost off the pitch
Article
/ 29 June 2018

Half the game is lost off the pitch

The toxic debates that have dogged former titans demonstrate how national attitudes shape team performance

By Carlos Amato
Messi, Rojo rescue Argentina from humiliating early exit
Article
/ 26 June 2018

Messi, Rojo rescue Argentina from humiliating early exit

Argentina avoided the abyss by the skin of their teeth to fight another day against the highly-fancied French in Kazan on Saturday

By Kieran Canning
Winners need a devil in the detail
Article
/ 22 June 2018

Winners need a devil in the detail

This World Cup is proving that the best footballers must have the evil eye as well as boring old ball skills

By Staff Reporter
Pressure on Messi to redeem himself, early exit for Egypt
Article
/ 21 June 2018

Pressure on Messi to redeem himself, early exit for Egypt

Argentina have rallied around their superstar captain after his spot-kick was saved in the 1-1 draw against minnows Iceland on Saturday

By Staff Reporter
‘Can’t compare Messi and Ronaldo’, says Portugal’s Silva
Article
/ 17 June 2018

‘Can’t compare Messi and Ronaldo’, says Portugal’s Silva

Ronaldo’s treble was the 51st in World Cup history and saw him become just the fourth player to score at four different editions of the tournament

By Agency
Cancellation of Israel friendly due to security reasons  – AFA president
Article
/ 7 June 2018

Cancellation of Israel friendly due to security reasons – AFA president

The match in Jerusalem’s Teddy Kollek Stadium was to be Argentina’s final game before they kick off their World Cup campaign in Russia on June 16

By Agency
Barcelona’s one-night stand
Article
/ 17 May 2018

Barcelona’s one-night stand

Seeing Barça live was riveting but some say, next time, football’s elite could be put to better use

By Luke Feltham
Barcelona live: A chance to observe tactical genius in the flesh
Article
/ 16 May 2018

Barcelona live: A chance to observe tactical genius in the flesh

The game will kick-off at 6.15pm at FNB Stadium

By Luke Feltham
Messi strike helps 10-man Barca earn draw as Ronaldo goes off injured
Article
/ 7 May 2018

Messi strike helps 10-man Barca earn draw as Ronaldo goes off injured

​Lionel Messi weaved his magic to keep 10-man Barcelona’s unbeaten season alive as a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou

By Thomas Allnutt
Messi hat-trick seals Barca’s 25th title in style
Article
/ 30 April 2018

Messi hat-trick seals Barca’s 25th title in style

​Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde was delighted that his side "finally" wrapped up a 25th La Liga title with four matches to spare

By Staff Reporter
Messi hits Champions League century in emphatic Barca win over Chelsea
Article
/ 15 March 2018

Messi hits Champions League century in emphatic Barca win over Chelsea

​Barcelona hailed Lionel Messi as "The King" as he handed Chelsea the royal punishment by scoring twice to end their quarter-final hopes

By Tom Allnutt
Kane can prove European pedigree at Juventus
Article
/ 12 February 2018

Kane can prove European pedigree at Juventus

Should Kane break down Juve’s defensive wall, comparisons with Messi and Ronaldo will truly be justified.

By Kieran Canning
Russia 2018: Who will make the cut?
Article
/ 6 October 2017

Russia 2018: Who will make the cut?

As the World Cup qualifiers come to a head, it’s time to review which teams might secure a spot and who needs to do some extra work

By Corentin Dautreppe and Yassine Khiri
Barca win behind closed doors amid Catalonia clashes
Article
/ 2 October 2017

Barca win behind closed doors amid Catalonia clashes

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat Las Palmas 3-0 in a match played behind closed doors.

By Agence France Presse
Messi double inspires Barca to Juventus revenge
Article
/ 13 September 2017

Messi double inspires Barca to Juventus revenge

Messi was involved in all three goals as he beat Gianluigi Buffon for the first time in his career to open the floodgates just before half-time.

By Kieran Canning
Battle for control of Barca overshadows Juventus reunion
Article
/ 11 September 2017

Battle for control of Barca overshadows Juventus reunion

The battle for control of the club between fans, players and president rages on.

By Agence France Presse
Rooney picks his own sunset
Article
/ 25 August 2017

Rooney picks his own sunset

After 13 years of playing for England, the goal-scoring scrapper is opting out on his own terms

By Steve Griffiths
Celeb spotters abuzz over Messi nuptials
Article
/ 30 June 2017

Celeb spotters abuzz over Messi nuptials

"Football and showbiz stars were due to gather in Argentina on Friday for Latin America’s celebrity wedding bash of the decade"

By Paula Bustamante
Ronaldo wins Fifa’s player of the year award
Article
/ 10 January 2017

Ronaldo wins Fifa’s player of the year award

Cristiano Ronaldo won FIFA’s player of the year award for the fourth time on Monday, beating his old rival Lionel Messi.

By Brian Homewood
#PanamaLeaks exposes shady dealings of world leaders
Article
/ 4 April 2016

#PanamaLeaks exposes shady dealings of world leaders

The leaked papers have revealed the hidden offshore assets of celebrities and world leaders, including Lionel Messi and aides to Vladimir Putin.

By David Williams
More Messi magic
Article
/ 7 May 2015

More Messi magic

Irresistible Argentinian steals the show again to leave his old master grasping for a system.

By Sid Lowe
Messi admits he could leave Barcelona
Article
/ 13 January 2015

Messi admits he could leave Barcelona

Lionel Messi saw arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo beat him to the Ballon d’Or in Zurich and then reignited speculation over his own future.

By Staff Reporter
Lampard rates Aguero’s skills with top players Messi, Ronaldo
Article
/ 26 November 2014

Lampard rates Aguero’s skills with top players Messi, Ronaldo

Frank Lampard believes teammate Sergio Aguero can be compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after his win against Bayern Munich.

By Staff Reporter
Ronaldo set to smash La Liga record
Article
/ 23 November 2014

Ronaldo set to smash La Liga record

Cristiano Ronaldo is slowly surpassing Argentine rival Lionel Messi’s record goal scoring.

By Reuters
World Cup final Messi’s stage for greatness
Article
/ 10 July 2014

World Cup final Messi’s stage for greatness

With Argentina up against Germany in the 2014 World Cup final, Lionel Messi now has the stage to secure his place among the greats.

By Simon Evans
Messi upstages player of the year Ronaldo
Article
/ 24 March 2014

Messi upstages player of the year Ronaldo

Lionel Messi’s hat-trick away from home gave Barcelona the victory over Real Madrid in Sunday’s El Clasico.

By Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo: The freak of nature – and nurture
Article
/ 16 January 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo: The freak of nature – and nurture

Few believed anyone would reclaim the Ballon d’Or from Lionel Messi – but most didn’t bargain on Cristiano Ronaldo’s tenacity to win the prize.

By Rob Smyth
Ronaldo sweeps aside Messi to win Ballon d’Or
Article
/ 14 January 2014

Ronaldo sweeps aside Messi to win Ballon d’Or

Choking with emotion after accepting his award, Cristiano Ronaldo has taken the Ballon d’Or title – a prize Lionel Messi has dominated for four years.

By Brian Homewood
Brazil’s Pelé honoured with Ballon d’Or
Article
/ 13 January 2014

Brazil’s Pelé honoured with Ballon d’Or

Brazilian great Pele has finally been awarded a Ballon d’Or, despite retiring in 1977.

By Sapa Afp
Messi out for two months over torn hamstring
Article
/ 11 November 2013

Messi out for two months over torn hamstring

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has torn a muscle in his left hamstring, meaning he will sidelined for six to eight weeks.

By Staff Reporter
Messi out for up to three weeks after thigh injury
Article
/ 29 September 2013

Messi out for up to three weeks after thigh injury

Lionel Messi has been ruled out for two to three weeks after suffering a thigh injury in the Barcelona game against Almeria.

By Staff Reporter
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