EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, leading defending champion Argentina over Canada, 2-0, on Tuesday night, July 9, and into the Copa America final. Argentina's Lionel Messi is congratulated after scoring his side's second...
NEW YORK (AP) — Lionel Messi won’t be stopped by a leg injury and will play in Argentina’s Copa America semifinal against Canada on Tuesday night, July 9. Argentina's Lionel Messi (AP) Messi has been dealing with a right leg problem since the group stage win over Chile on June 25. He missed...
HOUSTON (AP) — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina’s first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France. Players of Argentina celebrate defeating Ecuador in a penalty shootout in a Copa America quarterfinal...
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi won’t be in Argentina’s squad at the Olympics starting later this month in Paris. Lionel Messi (AP) Coach Javier Mascherano included four World Cup winners in the squad he announced Tuesday, July 2, including striker Julián Álvarez and defender Nicolás...
EAST RUTHERFORD (AP) — After nearly 90 minutes of total domination, Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals after the ball ricocheted in front of the net during a frantic scramble that led to the breakthrough. Argentina's Lautaro Martinez...
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi’s passing brilliance got Argentina off to a winning start in the defense of its Copa America title, overcoming Canada and a poor playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Argentina forward Lionel Messi chases the ball under pressure from Canada defender Derek...
LANDOVER (AP) — Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted on another goal in his first international start since November and Argentina outclassed Guatemala, 4-1, on Friday night, June 14, to complete its 2024 Copa America preparations. Argentina forward Lionel Messi controls the ball during the...
CHICAGO (AP) — Angel Di Maria scored as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, helping Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa America warmup match on Sunday night, June 9. Argentina's Lionel Messi waves to the crowd before an...
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) -- Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina's upcoming friendlies in the United States due to a hamstring injury, the Argentina Football Association confirmed on Monday, March 18. Argentina's Lionel Messi (AFP/File photo) The Inter Miami superstar was due to line up for the...
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) -- The Argentina Football Association (AFA) said on Thursday, Feb. 22, the national team will play two friendlies in the United States in March after China cancelled matches in a spat over a Lionel Messi no-show in Hong Kong. Argentina's Lionel Messi (AFP/File photo) The world...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- 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, Dec. 14. This undated photo courtesy of Sotheby's shows Lionel Messi's set of six match worn shirts from the...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals after being grouped with their old rivals in the draw for next year's tournament on Thursday, Dec. 7. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (center) and defender...
