Messi says World Cup defeat to SA a ‘very heavy blow’
DOHA: Lionel Messi said Argentina's shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a "very heavy blow" but vowed the South American champions would bounce back from the defeat. "It's a very…
Sensational Messi scores twice as Barca beat Athletic to win Copa del Rey
MADRID: Lionel Messi scored twice, including a stunning solo goal, as Barcelona blew away Athletic Bilbao to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, consigning their opponents to a second…
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Messi set to play record-equalling 767th game for Barca
MADRID: Lionel Messi is set to equal Xavi Hernandez's record of 767 appearances for Barcelona after he was named in the team to play against Huesca on Monday. Messi was…
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Messi equals Pelé’s record of most goals ever scored for a single club
Argentine-born footballer Lionel Messi has equaled Brazilian Footballer Pelé's record of the most goals ever scored by one player for a single club. Pelé' - the greatest goal-scorer in the sport's…
Tax problems ‘main reason to leave Barcelona’: Messi
BEUNOS AIRES: Star footballer Lionel Messi has said that during the times he was under investigation by Spanish tax authorities, he was all set to leave Barcelona. In an interview,…
Football: Lionel Messi sustains strain
MADRID: Footballer Lionel Messi has sustained a strain in his left thigh. The club statement has said that he was out and his availability was dictated by his injury. Club…
Hopeful Messi keen to end Argentina title drought
RIO DE JANEIRO: With Neymar sidelined by an ankle injury, Lionel Messi heads into the Copa America this weekend as the competition's main attraction but one with a desperate need…
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Messi still driven to win with Argentina, insists Aguero
BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi still "loves" the Argentine national team despite more than a decade of disappointments, international team-mate Sergio Aguero said on Thursday as the pair prepare for the…
Magical Messi double leaves Liverpool on the brink
Magical Messi double leaves Liverpool on the brink
BARCELONA: Lionel Messi left Liverpool needing a miracle to reach their second Champions League final in as many years as his brace helped Barcelona win a pulsating Champions League semi-final…
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Stopping Messi not mission impossible for Man Utd, says Solskjaer
MANCHESTER: Lionel Messi has a history of terrorising Manchester United but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes it is not impossible to stop the Barcelona star inflicting more damage in Wednesday's Champions…
Messi and Bale benched for Copa Clasico at Camp Nou
Messi and Bale benched for Copa Clasico at Camp Nou
BARCELONA: Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale were both left on the bench for the Copa del Rey semi-final between Barcelona and Real Madrid on Wednesday. Messi had felt pain in…
Holders Chelsea draw Man Utd in FA Cup fifth round
Holders Chelsea draw Man Utd in FA Cup fifth round
LONDON: Defending champions Chelsea will host Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup, while fourth-division side Newport County could meet Manchester City. United defeated Arsenal in the…
Messi shines as Barca sweep past Girona
Messi shines as Barca sweep past Girona
SPAIN: Lionel Messi scored a sublime goal to make up for the missed trip to Miami as Barcelona beat Girona 2-0 on Sunday to go five points clear again at…
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Carrick replaces Rooney as Manchester United’s captain
MANCHESTER: The 35-year-old Michael Carrick has been appointed as the new captain of Manchester United, the club announced Tuesday. “It feels great and it is such a huge honour to…
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Football star Lionel Messi weds his childhood sweetheart
ROSARIO: Football star Lionel Messi married his long-time girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo on Friday night at a ceremony in his Argentine hometown. Some of the biggest names in world football gathered in…
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Ronaldo, LeBron top Forbes list of ‘World’s Highest-Paid Athletes Of 2017’
BARCELONA: Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes annual list of the world's 100 top paid athletes for the second consecutive year. Ronaldo, Real Madrid star who plays as…
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FIFA lifts Messi’s suspension
SPAIN: FIFA has lifted a four-match suspension on Argentina forward Lionel Messi, world soccer's ruling body said on Friday. Messi, 29, was banned for insulting an assistant referee during a…
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Barcelona soccer star Neymar to stand trial for fraud in Spanish court
MADRID: Barcelona forward Neymar will stand trial over alleged fraud and corruption, making the Brazilian the latest football superstar to have to take the stand, a Spanish court ordered on Thursday.…
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Brazil qualifies for World Cup 2018
Sao Paulo: Brazil have become the first team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup as the Neymar Jr.’s side beat Paraguay 3-0 on Tuesday for their eighth successive win…
Messi statue ‘decapitated’ in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES: Argentine superstar Lionel Messi’s statue here was broke into two pieces when vandals attacked it on Tuesday, leaving the sculpture of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner without its…
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Twitterians compare Messi with Afridi after his decision to reverse his retirement
ARGENTINA: Football fans rejoiced on micro-blogging website Twitter after Barcelona star Lionel Messi announced on Friday that he was reversing his decision to retire from international football because his love…
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Messi announces his retirement, says his national team career is over now
EAST RUTHERFORD: Argentinean star footballer Lionel Messi has decided to retire from International Football Championships after Argentina’s loss to Chile in Copa America Championship final on Sunday. The 29-year-old football…
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Real Madrid, Manchester United most valuable clubs: KPMG report
MADRID: The KPMG (Klynveld Peat Marwick Main Goerdeler) accountancy firm claimed on Friday that Real Madrid and Manchester United are most valuable clubs on the top soccer’s club list. According…
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Neymar pushes Messi to the third place in world’s most popular footballers
By: Zeeshan Akbar SPAIN: Barcelona star Neymar Jr. has been declared the 2nd most popular footballer, pushing his teammate Lionel Messi to the third position. According to this year’s ratings,…