Tag: Messi

Suarez re-unites with Messi, targets Copa America

- Agence France-Presse -

Luis Suarez re-united with his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi on Saturday and said he hoped his move to Inter Miami would boost his chances of competing in June's Copa America with Uruguay. The 36-year-old striker took part in his first training session with the Major League Soccer club on Saturday

Six shirts worn by Messi at World Cup sell for $7.8 mn

- Times Report -

Six football shirts worn by Argentine megastar Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have sold for $7.8 million at auction, the auction house told AFP on Thursday. There were three bids in total on what auction house Sotheby's described as "Lionel Messi's match-worn iconic light blue and white,

Messi leaves door open to 2026 World Cup

- Times Report -

Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him. Messi, who recently won his eighth Ballon d'Or, raised the World Cup almost a year ago after starring for Argentina in the final against France in Doha. The

Messi wins eighth Ballon d’Or

- Agence France-Presse -

Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d'Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women's prize. For Messi, the trophy rewards, above all else, his inspirational performances at last year's World Cup in Qatar, when he dragged

Messi and Miami eliminated from MLS playoff contention

- Times Report -

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were eliminated from contention for Major League Soccer's playoffs after a 1-0 defeat at home to FC Cincinnati on Saturday. Messi returned from injury as a substitute in the 55th minute but Cincinnati, who have earned top seed in the playoffs, grabbed the win with a

LAFC not intimidated by Lionel Messi

- Times Report -

Lionel Messi will take his must-see show to the West Coast as visiting Inter Miami take on defending MLS champion Los Angeles FC on Sunday night. The matchup pits the two most recent teams to receive MLS-affiliated trophies, with Inter Miami winning the inaugural Leagues Cup last month after Messi's dynamic

Messi inspires Argentina to 3-0 Finalissima win over Italy

- Times Report -

Energized at Wembley by Lionel Messi's assists, Argentina's players threw their superstar teammate in the air after he inspired them to a second title in a year. National team success is finally coming for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, late in his trophy-filled club career. Argentina collected the first Finalissima trophy on