Watch parties stayed until the wee hours to witness what is probably the biggest sports spectacle – the FIFA World Cup. The final contest turned out to be a classic duel between two of the best players, Lionel Messi of Argentina and Kylian Mbappe of France. The contest lasted for 120 minutes, as...
DOHA (AFP) — For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (center) lifts the FIFA World Cup Trophy as he celebrates with Argentina's forward Lautaro Martinez and...
Looks like the football GOAT (greatest of all time) debate is already over for Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos. Lionel Messi (left) and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) Marcos posted a photo of Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi before...
DOHA (AFP) — Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday, Dec. 18, as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time. Argentina's captain and...
DOHA (AFP) — Thirty-seven club trophies, seven Ballon D'Or awards and six European Golden Boots. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates after defeating Croatia 3-0 in the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semifinal match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of...
DOHA (AFP) — An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday, Dec. 13, to reach its second World Cup final in eight years. Argentina's forward Julian Alvarez (right) celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring his...
DOHA (AFP) — Brazil crashed out of the World Cup after penalty shootout drama against Croatia on Friday, Dec. 9, while Argentina survived a furious comeback from the Netherlands to also win on spot kicks. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates after defeating Netherlands in the penalty...
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) fights for the ball with Australia's defender #04 Kye Rowles during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Australia at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on December 3, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)...
DOHA (AFP) -- Lionel Messi's Argentina booked its place in the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday, Nov. 30, with a 2-0 victory over Poland as Australia reached the knockout rounds for just the second time in its history. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi waves to supporters after his team won the...
DOHA (AFP) — Lionel Messi reignited Argentina's World Cup challenge with a superb goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday, Nov. 26, as Kylian Mbappe's double fired France into the last 16. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammate Julian Alvarez...
DOHA (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, Nov. 22, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi...
DOHA (AFP) — Argentina superstar Lionel Messi insisted on Monday he is determined to make the most of what will likely be his fifth and final chance to win the World Cup. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi gives a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in Doha, on...
