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RIYADH (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo recovered from a punch in the face to score twice against Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, Jan. 19, in a lively reunion with his great rival Lionel Messi that demonstrated the financial firepower of the resource-rich Gulf.

RIYADH (AFP) — A Saudi real estate mogul won a ticket to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi face off in a friendly after bidding $2.6 million at auction, an official said Tuesday, Jan. 17.

PARIS (AFP) — Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to Rennes on Sunday is set to be the first time their superstar front three of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar have all played together since the World Cup.

PARIS (AFP) — Lionel Messi scored in Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-0 win over Angers in Ligue 1 on Wednesday, Jan. 11, on his first appearance since leading Argentina to victory in the World Cup in Qatar.

PARIS (AFP) — Lionel Messi will celebrate his World Cup triumph by agreeing to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, local media claimed Wednesday, Dec. 21, as he attempts to steer the French side to an elusive Champions League title.

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.

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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.

DOHA (AFP) — Thirty-seven club trophies, seven Ballon D’Or awards and six European Golden Boots.

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.

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.

DOHA, Qatar — Lionel Messi finally scored a goal in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Saturday as he inspired Argentina to a 2-1 win over Australia that sets up a mouthwatering quarter-final showdown with the Netherlands, who proved too strong for the United States earlier.

MEXICO CITY (AFP) — World boxing champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez issued an apology to Lionel Messi on Wednesday, Nov. 29, after accusing the Argentine World Cup star of mistreating a Mexican soccer jersey.

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.

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.

DOHA (AFP) — It was not supposed to be this way. Before the World Cup started, hopes were high in Argentina that Lionel Messi was set for a glorious swansong.

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.

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.