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...
MONTREAL (AP) — Lionel Messi played the entire game despite a first-half injury scare, Benjamin Cremaschi broke a tie in the 59th minute and Inter Miami overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat Montreal, 3-2, on Saturday night, May 11, for its fifth consecutive Major League Soccer victory....
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi is coming back to Inter Miami’s lineup, with the team saying his absence for a hamstring injury will end Saturday, April 6, at home in an MLS match against the Colorado Rapids. Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (AP) “He’s back,” the team wrote in a...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Fans who snapped up tickets to watch Lionel Messi in Hong Kong, only for him to sit out the friendly, will get a 50-percent refund -- as long as they don't launch legal action. Inter Miami Argentine forward Lionel Messi (AFP/File photo) A sell-out crowd paid from 880 Hong Kong...
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...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Luis Suarez grabbed a stoppage-time equalizer after Lionel Messi had reduced the deficit as Inter Miami fought back from two goals down to draw, 2-2, in the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 tie on Thursday, March 7. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi of Inter Miami...
