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The 2018 FIFA World Cup has been one of the most enthralling and surprising tournaments in recent memory. That includes good surprises, like underdogs who weren’t expected to do much and players who are breaking out on the international stage. …
Argentina were easily the most disappointing storyline from the World Cup through their first two matches, but none of that matters after their performance against Nigeria on Tuesday. With their backs against the wall, Argentina somehow got the best …
It took more than two full matches, but Lionel Messi finally netted his first goal of the 2018 World Cup on Tuesday. Messi and Argentina got off to a fast start against Nigeria, with Ever Banega feeding Messi a beautiful ball and Messi delivering an …
Argentina were considered one of the favorites to win the 2018 World Cup, but they will need help to even advance to the knockout stages after they were dominated by Croatia on Thursday. After they played to a surprising 1-1 draw against Iceland in …
Argentina star Lionel Messi has often been criticized for his lack of success on the international stage, and his mother says it’s taken a toll on him. Celia Cuccittini told Argentine television network El Trece that her son puts immense …
The FIFA World Cup has a way of making new stars and elevating old ones. Many players’ careers are defined by what they do on this stage, and many players have used the tournament as a springboard for moves to big clubs and greater …
How much do they love Lionel Messi in China? Apparently enough to build him his own theme park. Messi was in China this week to announce the project, which is called the “Messi Experience Park.” The park is set to open in 2019, and it …
Lionel Messi’s retirement from international soccer did not last long. Messi confirmed on Friday that he will continue to make himself available for selection to the Argentina national team. “I see that there are a lot of problems in …
Argentina lost in heart breaking fashion in the final of Copa America last weekend. One of the lasting images will be this missed penalty kick by Lionel Messi, who may go down as the greatest soccer player of all-time. The loss marks the fourth time …
Lionel Messi missed his first penalty kick ever, and he did so by overshooting the goal at MetLife Stadium Sunday in the Copa America finals, which Argentina lost to Chile. The internet being the internet of course wasn’t going to spare Messi …
Lionel Messi was so dejected after Argentina lost to Chile in the Copa America final on Sunday that he said after the match that he was retiring from the country’s national team. “My thinking right now and thinking about it in the locker …
A brazen fan ran onto the pitch at NRG Stadium in Houston on Tuesday to express his love for Lionel Messi. As Argentina was beating the US in the Copa America semifinals thanks to a goal and assist from Messi, the fan ran onto the field, bowed down …
Lionel Messi got uncharacteristically physical with an opponent during a preseason friendly between Roma and Barcelona on Wednesday. Messi got into it with Roma’s Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and headbutted his opponent. Then he put his hand on …
Argentina blew a 2-0 lead in the second half of the Copa America opener on Saturday and ended with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay. Lionel Messi, who scored the second goal of the game in the 36th minute to give his team a two-goal lead, was not pleased. …
Lionel Messi is set to go to trial for alleged tax fraud after a Barcelona court shot down an appeal that was filed by his lawyers this week. According to a report from El Pais, prosecutors believe there is evidence to support claims that Messi used …
Folks who live in Lionel Messi’s hometown of Rosario, Argentina are no longer permitted to name their children after the most gifted athlete their section of the globe has ever produced. According to a Spanish News outlet, Rosario officials …
