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Lionel Messi Returns For Inter Miami After Father’s Death As Club Leon Ends Leagues Cup Run

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 20260

Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami after his father’s death, but could not prevent a 3-2 defeat to Club Leon. Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, but could not prevent the club from being eliminated from the Leagues Cup after...

Messi extends record as most successful footballer with 46th trophy

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2024October 3, 20240

Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi, has won the 46th trophy of his glittering career. Messi enhanced his record as the most decorated footballer of all-time, with Inter Miami’s Supporters’ Shield triumph. This follows a 3-2 win at the Columbus Crew on Wednesday, with Messi scoring twice in the game. The...

Stop comparing him to Messi – Gilberto Silva cautions fans over Brazilian star

NewsDeskNgJun 28, 2024June 28, 20240

Former Arsenal star Gilberto Silva has urged fans to stop comparing Brazilian youngster Willian Estevao to Argentina captain Lionel Messi. According to him, it puts too much pressure on the Chelsea-bound player, adding that it is too early. “Since Estevao Willian was very young, people started to compare him to...

A possessed dwarf with face of the devil – Sanchez slams Messi

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2024April 8, 20240

Monterrey coach, Nico Sanchez, has called Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi a “possessed dwarf” with the “face of the devil” during an angry confrontation. Messi did not play in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-final tie with Mexican opposition. The former Barcelona man was, however, part of a...

Lionel Messi equals Ronaldo’s record in first PSG match after World Cup

NewsDeskNgJan 12, 2023January 12, 20230

Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Lionel Messi, scored in his first match since his 2022 World Cup victory, as his team recorded a 2-0 win over Angers in Ligue 1. The 35-year-old had been granted a leave of absence after the tournament and missed games against Strasbourg and Lens. Messi was also...

We’re powerhouse – Messi on Argentina’s chances of winning trophy

NewsDeskNgDec 5, 2022December 5, 20220

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has rated his side’s chances of winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. According to Messi, Argentina is one of the candidates that can win the World Cup in Qatar, describing the South American giants as a powerhouse and among the best. “[Argentina] is one...

I lost €100 bet with Messi over penalty – Poland goalkeeper, Szczesny

NewsDeskNgDec 1, 2022December 1, 20220

Poland goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny has revealed he lost a €100 bet with Lionel Messi before the Argentina captain missed a penalty during his team’s 2-0 win in their final Group C fixture. Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored after the missed kick to seal top spot for Albiceleste. Argentina...