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SoccerLionel Messi's Argentina coach makes shocking confirmation amid concerns over PSG star's injury

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi will be joining his squad for the World Cup qualifiers. Lionel Messi has been out of action for PSG for quite some time now and is reportedly still nursing a minor injury. However, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni shut down claims that […]

SoccerLionel Messi shatters all-time South American goals record with Argentina

Nothing to see here. Just Lionel Messi setting another mind-blowing record in impressive fashion. Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 victory against Bolivia on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match. With this, the iconic striker upped his international career goals to 79 and passed Brazil’s legendary Pele for most by any male player […]

SoccerVIDEO: Lionel Messi shows off epic free-kick in scary sight for Brazil fans

Lionel Messi has delighted the fans in attendance at the NeoQuimica Arena with a highlight-worthy free-kick moments before the called off World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Brazil. The Argentine’s pre-game free-kick goal has gone viral on social media and now has over 7 million views on ESPN FC’s official Twitter account. Messi practicing […]

SoccerFIFA 'embarrassed' by suspension of Brazil-Argentina clash due to COVID-19 fiasco

Sunday was one of the wildest days we’ve seen in a while in international football, with a World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina getting abruptly suspended only 30 minutes in. Health officials stormed onto the pitch to reprimand three Argentinian players from the Premier League who allegedly skipped COVID-19 quarantine in Brazil to play. […]

SoccerBrazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier descends into chaos as authorities stop game to deport 4 players

After a tense couple of days between CONMEBOL and the Brazil Football Confederation (CBF), the inevitable has happened in the much-anticipated 2022 World Cup qualifying fixture between Brazil and Argentina. Over the opening stages of the match, Brazil health authorities and police entered the field in an attempt to detain four La Albiceleste players for […]

SoccerLionel Messi's status revealed for Argentina-Brazil clash following horrific tackle vs. Venezuela

Argentina legend Lionel Messi was the subject of a horrific tackle in his side’s 3-1 win over Venezuela on Thursday after Luis Martinez flew in cleats-first. While it could’ve been a career-altering injury, thankfully, Messi ultimately played the full 90 minutes after Martinez was sent off. It appears that the PSG superstar has been given […]

SoccerLionel Messi, Neymar conversation after Copa America final, exposed by Leandro Paredes

It was one of the more memorable images of the recent Copa America final: Lionel Messi and Neymar hugging it out on the pitch after Argentina scored a pulsating 1-nil victory over Brazil. Messi, who has come up empty numerous times in international competitions, finally won a championship for Argentina. And one of his rivals, […]

SoccerAtletico Madrid secure the signature of Copa America champion

Atletico Madrid has confirmed their first signing of the summer for €35 million as they look to further bolster their midfield after winning the La Liga title last term. The club tweeted a photo of Copa America champion and Argentinian midfielder Rodrigo De Paul following his transfer from Serie A club Udinese. 😊🔴⚪️ #WelcomeDePaul! 🆕🏧 […]

SoccerVIDEO: Lionel Messi, Neymar share emotional moment after Argentina beat Brazil in Copa America Final

Lionel Messi won his first international trophy with Argentina in the 2021 Copa America, but it came at the expense of Neymar and his Brazil squad. After Argentina’s 1-0 win over Brazil, Neymar was full of emotion and in tears as he watched their opponents celebrate. Despite the painful result, though, the PSG striker made […]

SoccerVIDEO: Lionel Messi, Argentina's tear-jerking reaction after Copa America win vs. Brazil

Lionel Messi has finally delivered that elusive international trophy to Argentina, and what a moment it was for the Barcelona striker and football legend. The Argentines made sure to get the job done in the Copa America final on Saturday, beating Brazil 1-0 behind an Angel Di Maria lob shot on the 22nd minute of […]

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