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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.
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.
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.
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.
President Donald Trump praised Lionel Messi after the soccer star scored a hat-trick, calling it a rare achievement in the sport.
Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina may determine the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner. Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are top contenders, but history shows major trophies often precede the award.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Lionel Messi represents the club's past and present, while Lamine Yamal embodies its present and future, expressing pride in La Masia.
Lionel Messi, aged 39, delivered two assists to help Argentina come from behind and beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final. He now has eight goals and four assists in the tournament, setting up a final against Spain.
Argentina went ahead 2-1 after Lionel Messi provided his second assist of the match, setting up Lautaro Martínez for the goal.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals feature four former champions: France, Spain, England, and Argentina. Stars like Messi, Mbappe, Kane, and Yamal carry their nations' hopes in what has been dubbed the 'World Cup of superstars'.
Lionel Messi said facing England will be special as it's his first time playing against them. He called England a great team and a football powerhouse.
Lionel Messi will play against England for the first time in his career when Argentina meets the Three Lions in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The 39-year-old has scored 125 goals for Argentina but never faced England. Pundits highlight Messi's unique qualities and the historic rivalry between the two nations.
Lionel Messi said he cried because he felt he let his teammates down after missing a penalty. He added that God had something special for him in the end, leaving him very happy.
Lionel Messi said his team did not want or deserve to go home and that they could not let it end like that. He emphasized the group deserved to keep going and that they never give up.
Argentina were minutes from a shock World Cup exit against Egypt, but Lionel Messi transformed the game with a brilliant performance, turning a potential upset into a legendary 3-2 victory. The match was marked by controversy, with Egypt feeling aggrieved by key decisions.
Kristine Lilly and Lionel Messi are the only players in World Cup history to reach 30 appearances, across men's and women's tournaments.
Mikel Oyarzabal said he wouldn't call Lionel Messi a striker because he embodies everything football is, but he would still choose him as the best striker in the World Cup.
Kylian Mbappé is one goal away from equaling Lionel Messi's record of 20 World Cup goals.
