Lionel Messi said Argentina’s World Cup final defeat by Spain had left “immense” pain but praised his team for reaching a second successive final and thanked supporters for uniting behind the national side. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal…
World Cup ultimate is South America vs Europe, ardour vs precision, a match threaded with curious private historical past FINAL COUNTDOWN: US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino stand subsequent to the FIFA World Cup Trophy, as they attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York Metropolis, US. PHOTO: REUTERS NEW…
Spanish elan meets Argentinian metal in a historic World Cup remaining on Sunday which sees the reigning champions of Europe and South America battle for soccer’s final prize. Holders Argentina are bidding to turn into the primary group in 64 years to efficiently defend the title, in what is nearly definitely the ultimate World Cup…
Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Algeria in Kansas City. Photo: AFP Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England — he will finally get the chance in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final. Messi won his 200th cap for the Albiceleste…
Argentina forward Lionel Messi has scored eight goals at the 2026 World Cup. Photo: AFP/File MIAMI: Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far, but after two gruelling knockout ties, will age finally catch up with the 39-year-old in the quarter-final against Switzerland? Lionel Scaloni’s team sailed through the group stage but have been pushed to…
Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far, but after two grueling knockout ties, will age finally catch up with the 39-year-old in the quarter-final against Switzerland? Lionel Scaloni’s team sailed through the group stage but have been pushed to the limit by Cape Verde and Egypt. They needed extra time to…
Lionel Messi grew to become the main scorer in World Cup historical past because the captain struck twice to provide Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and ship the champions into the final 32. The participant extensively considered the best of all time pounced late within the first half in Texas with a…
Messi scores twice towards Austria to interrupt Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring file Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second purpose with Leandro Paredes. Photograph: Reuters Lionel Messi added to his legacy Monday afternoon by scoring his record-breaking seventeenth profession World Cup purpose within the first half earlier than including his 18th in second-half stoppage…
