Lionel Messi
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Maestro Messi lights up Wembley as Barca sink Spurs
Oct 4, 2018Lionel Messi lifted Barcelona out of their recent malaise with a magical display as his side beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 in a thrilling Champions League Group B clash at Wembley on Wednesday. Provided with the grandest... -
Clever Messi free kick helps Barcelona to opening win
Aug 19, 2018La Liga champions Barcelona began the new campaign with a 3-0 win over Alaves on Saturday with the help of a spectacular under-the-wall free kick from Lionel Messi, who scored twice, and a curling shot from... -
Messi assumes Barcelona captaincy for this season
Aug 11, 2018Lionel Messi will captain Barcelona this season with Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique acting as the Argentine legend’s lieutenants, the club announced on Friday. Messi will lead Barca out in the Spanish SuperCup on Sunday against... -
Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa challenges Lionel Messi as Argentina hero
Jun 23, 2018Ahmed Musa’s two-goal show in Nigeria’s win over Iceland on Friday earned him a new nickname in Argentina – Lionel Musa. But the Super Eagles’ World Cup hero has warned that his new-found hero status in... -
Messi the star attraction as Banega trains apart
Jun 13, 2018Around 400 eager fans turned out at Argentina’s World Cup base camp to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi and his team-mates at an open training session. A particularly affectionate welcome was reserved for the Barcelona... -
Messi strike helps 10-man Barca earn draw as Ronaldo goes off injured
May 7, 2018Lionel Messi weaved his magic to keep 10-man Barcelona’s unbeaten season alive as a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou on Sunday left Real Madrid sweating over an injury to Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was forced off... -
Messi, Suarez to support South American World Cup host bid
Apr 10, 2018Stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are set to offer their backing to a joint bid from Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to host the 2030 centenary World Cup, bid organisers told AFP. “Messi will join us... -
UN body names Messi responsible tourism ambassador
Apr 10, 2018The UN World Tourism Organization said Monday it has appointed FC Barcelona’s Argentine star Lionel Messi as an ambassador to promote responsible tourism. “During my travels I have had the opportunity to know other cultures and... -
Messi aims at winning 2018 FIFA World Cup trophy in Russia
Mar 20, 2018Argentine football star Lionel Messi aims to win and raise the 2018 FIFA World Cup trophy in Moscow this summer as it may be his last chance to win the much-anticipated global football championship, football news... -
Messi takes Barcelona 11 points clear, Ronaldo hits four
Mar 19, 2018Lionel Messi delivered another masterful performance as Barcelona sailed past Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Sunday to take an 11-point lead over nearest rivals Atletico Madrid in La Liga. After putting Chelsea to the sword in the...
