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Lionel Messi revealed the emotional burden of playing through his father's final illness during the 2026 World Cup, sharing a heartfelt letter after Argentina's final defeat. The 39-year-old dedicated his campaign to fulfilling his father's last wish to see him in another final.
Lionel Messi is back in action for Inter Miami tonight, following the recent loss of his father. The Argentine star returns to the pitch amid personal mourning.
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a public message of support to Lionel Messi, offering a hug and words of encouragement during a challenging time.
Lionel Messi reveals the emotional toll of his father's worsening health during the 2022 World Cup, sharing how he pushed himself to reach the final in hopes his father could watch. Despite falling short, Messi cherishes the journey and honors his father's unwavering belief.
Lionel Messi leads with seven goals from outside the penalty area in World Cup history. Rivellino follows with five, while Forlán, Matthäus, Rahn, and Tichy share third place with four each. The list highlights the most prolific long-range scorers in the tournament's history.
Rodrigo de Paul scored and dedicated his goal to Leo Messi and his family, sharing the heartfelt tribute on social media.
Jorge Messi, father of football star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. Tributes have been paid to the family during this difficult time.
FIFA highlights all 43 goals from outside the penalty area at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi broke the record for most long-range goals in tournament history, while Jurgen Klinsmann noted a doubling of such goals compared to 2022.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the Women's World Cup, securing their first title. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal against 10-player Argentina, who played anti-football according to critics.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup saw numerous records broken, including oldest and youngest scorers, most assists, and most clean sheets. Players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Cristiano Ronaldo set new milestones, while coaches like Didier Deschamps surpassed long-standing marks.
Lionel Messi expressed deep pain over Argentina's World Cup exit but highlighted the team's achievements, including two consecutive finals. He thanked fans for their support and congratulated Spain on their title.
BBC Sport reporters reflect on the 2026 World Cup, naming Lionel Messi as player of the tournament, Pau Cubarsi as breakout star, and Michael Olise's scissor-kick as a memorable moment. Rodi won the official Golden Ball award.
Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, scoring 10 goals in 2026. Rodri won the Golden Ball as Spain swept other awards. Mbappe now holds the all-time men's World Cup scoring record with 22 goals.
Argentina and Spain meet in a World Cup final that pits Lionel Messi's quest for back-to-back titles against Spain's bid to add a second star. Argentina's resilient, counter-attacking style faces Spain's possession game in a tactical battle for the ages.
Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final. While Spain appears the logical favorite, Argentina and Lionel Messi have a history of defying expectations. The match promises a unique energy as both teams vie for glory.
Lionel Messi shared an emotional letter with Argentina on the night before the World Cup final, emphasizing that the journey and team bond matter more than titles. He thanked teammates, staff, and supporters, calling the national team a family.
A former assistant referee at two World Cups dismisses claims that FIFA favours Lionel Messi and Argentina, asserting that officials operate independently and without bias. He warns that such accusations lead to abuse against referees and their families.
Argentina are one win away from a second consecutive World Cup title. Lionel Messi, at 39, has been instrumental, scoring eight goals in the tournament. As he nears potential records, speculation grows about whether this final will be his last World Cup appearance or if he will continue to 2030.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has declared Lionel Messi the greatest footballer of all time, citing his leadership in Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph.
Lionel Messi called it 'insane' that he now faces Lamine Yamal in a final after a photo was taken of them when Yamal was a baby. Messi hopes for a good match but joked he hopes Yamal and his team don't play well.
