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Messi: Teammates' effort allows me to keep competing
Lionel Messi thanked his team and teammates for their extra effort, saying it allows him to compete in another World Cup.
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Messi expresses gratitude to teammates, calls group 'very united'
Lionel Messi said he is deeply grateful to his teammates and happy to compete alongside them, describing the group as beautiful and united.
Matches
Messi Mania Grips Miami as Star Scores Again in World Cup Win
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami. The atmosphere was electric with fans celebrating the star, who now has seven goals in the tournament and continues to break records.
Matches
Cape Verde defender's mother says he will relish Messi duel
Judy Lopes says her son Roberto 'Pico' Lopes will embrace the challenge of facing Lionel Messi when Cape Verde meet Argentina in the World Cup last 32. The African side, the smallest nation to reach the knockout stages, face the defending champions in Miami on Friday.
Players
Mbappé: I'm Not Looking at Top Scorer Rankings, Messi Will Score More
Kylian Mbappé says he is not focused on the top scorer rankings and believes Lionel Messi will score even more goals.
Matches
Messi scores off bench as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score and become the first player in World Cup history to find the net in seven consecutive matches, as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their final Group J game.
Players
Messi on Bench for Argentina vs Jordan, Expected Second-Half Entry
Lionel Messi arrived and started on the bench for Argentina's match against Jordan. He is expected to enter the game in the second half.
Matches
Messi to start Argentina's final group match on bench
Lionel Messi will begin Argentina's final World Cup group match against Jordan on the bench, manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed. The decision is tactical, not injury-related, with Messi expected to feature in the second half.
Players
Messi on 2030 World Cup: 'I'm not thinking about that'
Lionel Messi said he is not thinking about playing at the 2030 World Cup, calling it "a bit far off" and emphasizing he is focused on the present.
Players
Messi: 'We were only thinking about winning the game'
Lionel Messi said he and his team were focused solely on winning the match, not on any personal record.
Matches
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, leading Argentina to a 2-0 win over Austria and securing their place in the Round of 32. The record-breaking goals came on the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona's famous goal against England.
Players
Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer: How he stays at the
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer during Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria. The 38-year-old has scored in six consecutive World Cup matches, a feat only matched by two others. Experts and peers discuss his enduring excellence.
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Messi starts for Argentina, one goal from World Cup scoring record
Lionel Messi starts for Argentina, needing one goal to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose, and one assist to become the all-time top assist provider, surpassing Diego Maradona.
Opinion
Watching the World Cup as a Manager: Insights from a Former Coach
A former manager shares how he watches the World Cup both as a fan and an analyst, discussing scouting players like Yan Diomande and Christ Inao Oulai, and why live viewing remains essential despite data availability.
Players
Mbappé: I won't play at 40 like Messi and Ronaldo
Kylian Mbappé says he will not play football at 40 years old, joking that fans would have kicked him out by then, in response to a question about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's longevity.
Players
How to stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane? Former defender offers
Four elite strikers—Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Kane—scored multiple goals in recent friendlies, raising questions about defending them. Former Wales defender Ashley Williams analyzes each player's style and suggests defensive approaches.
Players
Mbappé: Messi and Ronaldo are the best
Kylian Mbappé named Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the best players when asked to compare himself with Messi, Haaland, and Kane.
Players
Mbappé: I Knew Messi Would Score, He Always Scores
Kylian Mbappé said he knew Lionel Messi would score goals, adding that he himself will keep scoring to help his team and get closer to a record.
Transfers
Inter Miami reach verbal agreement to sign Casemiro
Inter Miami have completed a verbal agreement to sign Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. All formal steps are resolved, and the club is waiting to sign and announce the player, who wants to play with Lionel Messi in MLS.
Players
Lamine Yamal: Messi's hat-trick proves he is the greatest
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal said Messi's hat-trick shows he is the greatest player in history, adding that anyone with doubts is deliberately looking for them.