Lionel Messi: News

Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer. He was born, June 24, 1987, to a working-class family in Rosario, Argentina. He plays for both Barcelona club and Argentina national team. He played for Argentina for the first time in FIFA youth championship in 2005 and led it to victory. He won an Olympic gold medal in 2008 in football at the Beijing Olympics. https://www.facebook.com/leomessi

22 Feb 2024

Robert Lewandowski

Champions League: Robert Lewandowski breaks Lionel Messi's record for Barcelona

Veteran striker Robert Lewandowski scored for FC Barcelona against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg tie in Naples.

18 Feb 2024

Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski races to 50 goals for FC Barcelona: Stats

Veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has raced to 50 goals for Spanish club FC Barcelona.

Copa America 2024: Argentina to take on Peru and Chile

The Copa America 2024 draw was held in Miami, United States on December 7.

24 Nov 2023

Angel Di Maria

Angel Di Maria to retire from internationals: Decoding his stats

Argentina veteran footballer Angel Di Maria is in the twilight of his career as he has decided to retire from international duty after the 2024 Copa America.

31 Oct 2023

Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi wins his eighth Ballon d'Or award

The biggest names in world football gathered for the prestigious Ballon d'Or 2023 ceremony in Paris.

27 Oct 2023

UEFA Champions League

Erling Haaland vs Kylian Mbappe: Decoding their Champions League stats

Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe were both on the scoresheet for Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain respectively on matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 season.

03 Oct 2023

OTT releases

When and where to watch 'Messi Meets America' on OTT

Lionel Messi is probably one of the most known faces in the world. The scintillating footballer has had a tumultuous ride in the club football arena.

27 Sep 2023

Shakira

Popstar Shakira accused of tax fraud again: Other tax-troubled celebrities

Columbian pop sensation Shakira faced a second round of tax-related charges from the Spanish government.

20 Sep 2023

Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski gets to 100 European club competition goals: Stats

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has joined a unique club in terms of reaching triple digits in major European competitions at the club level.

20 Aug 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Decoding their stats and trophies

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have shattered several records in football for almost the last two decades.

20 Aug 2023

Barcelona

Lionel Messi wins his 44th career title: Key stats

Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to their maiden Leagues Cup crown as they overcame Nashville SC on penalties.

25 Jul 2023

Major League Soccer

Lionel Messi set to lead Inter Miami: Key stats

Football legend and World Cup winner Lionel Messi will be the new Inter Miami skipper, confirmed their tactician Gerardo Martino on Monday.

21 Jul 2023

Shakira

Colombian singer Shakira to face second tax probe in Spain

Pop singer Shakira has been embroiled in an alleged multi-million tax evasion fraud case for years now.

24 Jun 2023

Sergio Busquets

Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets joins Inter Miami: Decoding his stats

After 18 years of stay at FC Barcelona, Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets has decided to try out a different challenge.

21 Jun 2023

Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri becomes fourth-highest scorer in men's international football: Stats

Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri netted a hat-trick against Pakistan on Wednesday, in his side's opening clash at the 2023 SAFF Championship.

Lionel Messi scores his 103rd international goal for Argentina: Stats

FIFA World Cup champions Argentina beat Australia 2-0 in a friendly encounter in Beijing.

08 Jun 2023

Major League Soccer

Messi confirms he is joining Inter Miami: Decoding his stats

Lionel Messi has confirmed he is joining Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.

06 Jun 2023

PSG

Decoding the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season in numbers

Paris Saint-Germain edged out Lens to win their 11th Ligue 1 title. The 2022-23 Ligue 1 title race was closer than people thought as the Parisians sneaked out the title by a single point.

04 Jun 2023

Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi set to leave PSG: Decoding his stats

Paris Saint-Germain had already secured the 2022-23 Ligue 1 title but they ended their season with a 3-2 defeat against Clermont Foot.

28 May 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo with this major record

Football superstar Lionel Messi helped Paris Saint-Germain win a record 11th Ligue 1 title after scoring in the 1-1 draw versus Strasbourg on matchday 37.

28 May 2023

Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain win the Ligue 1 2022-23 title: Key stats

Paris Saint-Germain claimed the Ligue 1 2022-23 title after a 1-1 draw against Strasbourg on matchday 37.

22 May 2023

Ligue 1

Lionel Messi scripts this unique record in PSG's win: Stats

Paris Saint-Germain outclassed AJ Auxerre 2-1 away from home to register their third win on the bounce. Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant brace to help the Parisians win a tight encounter.

08 May 2023

Football

Lionel Messi returns to PSG training: What lies ahead?

Paris Saint-Germain's talisman Lionel Messi returned to training on Monday despite the club's two-week suspension on him.

04 May 2023

Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi set to leave Paris Saint-Germain: Decoding the scenario

Football superstar Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his current contract expires.

03 May 2023

Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi handed a two-week suspension by PSG: Here's why

Lionel Messi has been handed a two-week suspension by Paris Saint-Germain.

30 Apr 2023

Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema becomes fourth-highest scorer in La Liga history: Stats

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema scored a sensational hat-trick in his side's 4-2 win over Almeria on matchday 32 of the La Liga 2022-23 season.

22 Apr 2023

Ligue 1

Lionel Messi scripts this unique record in Ligue 1: Stats

Paris Saint-Germain registered a 2-1 win over Angers in the Ligue 1 as they rode on Kylian Mbappe's brace. The Parisians have always found a way to win in the league and this time it was no different.

16 Apr 2023

Ligue 1

Kylian Mbappe enters Ligue 1 record books: Key stats

Paris Saint-Germain prevailed over RC Lens with a 3-1 win in a top-of-the-table Ligue 1 clash.

09 Apr 2023

Football

Lionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's European club goals record

Lionel Messi registered his 702nd club goal in Europe, the highest by a player.

06 Apr 2023

Football

Lionel Messi: Decoding the possible destinations for him next season

Lionel Messi could find a new pasture next season with his Paris Saint-Germain stint coming to an end.

30 Mar 2023

Football

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Decoding their international career stats

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continued their goal-scoring prowess for their respective nations during the recently concluded international break.

Lionel Messi nets hat-trick, surpasses 100 international goals: Key stats

Football superstar Lionel Messi smashed a hat-trick in a friendly against minnows Curacao, which is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Lionel Messi becomes 2nd player with 800 career goals: Stats 

Lionel Messi added another feather to this already-illustrious hat as he has become only the second player after rival Cristiano Ronaldo to complete 800 career goals.

12 Mar 2023

Kylian Mbappe

Lionel Messi races to 300 club career assists: Key stats

Lionel Messi registered his 300th club career assist, contributing to Kylian Mbappe's 90th-minute winner for Paris Saint-Germain versus Brest in the Ligue 1 2022-23 season.

05 Mar 2023

Paris Saint-Germain

Decoding the stats of Lionel Messi for PSG in 2022-23

Lionel Messi has been a standout player for Paris Saint-Germain in the 2022-23 season. He has been tormenting opposition defenders consistently across competitions.

28 Feb 2023

Football

Lionel Messi wins his 2nd Best Fifa Award: Stats

Lionel Messi has been named men's player of the year at the 2022 Best Fifa Awards. The 35-year-old Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina forward beat Frenchmen Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema to the prize.

27 Feb 2023

Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe becomes joint-top scorer for Paris Saint-Germain: Key stats

Kylian Mbappe scored a brace versus Marseille on matchday 25 of the Ligue 1 2022-23 season. His heroics helped Paris Saint-Germain claim a 3-0 win as Lionel Messi scored one in between.

27 Feb 2023

Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi gets to 700 career club goals: Key stats

Lionel Messi scored a goal for Paris Saint-Germain on matchday 25 of the Ligue 1 2022-23 season versus Marseille.

21 Feb 2023

Kylian Mbappe

Messi, Nadal nominated for 2023 Laureus World Sports Award: Details

Football superstar Lionel Messi and tennis ace Rafael Nadal have been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award 2023.

10 Feb 2023

Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi doubtful for Champions League clash versus Bayern: Details

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi could miss the first leg of their R16 clash at the UEFA Champions League against Bayern Munich.

05 Feb 2023

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 2022-23, Messi helps PSG beat Toulouse: Key stats

Lionel Messi scored a 58th-minute winner as PSG overcame Toulouse 2-1 in Ligue 1 2022-23.

02 Feb 2023

Ligue 1

Lionel Messi scores in PSG's Ligue 1 win: Key stats

Lionel Messi was on the scoresheet as Paris Saint-Germain beat Montpellier 3-1 on matchday 21 of the Ligue 1 2022-23 season.

20 Jan 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo

Messi, Ronaldo enter scoresheet as PSG overcome Saudi All-Star XI 

Footballing superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo entered the scoresheet in a thrilling nine-goal exhibition match between Paris Saint-Germain and Riyadh All-Star XI on Thursday.

12 Jan 2023

Ligue 1

Lionel Messi scores in PSG's Ligue 1 win: Key stats

Lionel Messi scored in his first game after winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina for Paris Saint-Germain against Angers in the ongoing Ligue 1 2022-23 season.

31 Dec 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo

Messi, Ronaldo likely to play a friendly fixture: Details here 

Footballing superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might end up locking horns after the latter's move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr.

26 Dec 2022

BYJU'S

Year in review: BYJU'S highs and lows in 2022

2022 has been a year to forget for tech companies. The pandemic-driven boom was followed by a post-pandemic reality check.

'Maradona encouraged us from heaven,' Lionel Messi honors Argentine legend

Star striker Lionel Messi has been all smiles after leading Argentina to a historic FIFA World Cup title.

19 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Major records scripted by Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to win two Golden Ball awards after a superb campaign in Qatar.

Lionel Messi helps Argentina win Qatar World Cup: Best reactions

Superstar Lionel Messi played a key role as Argentina claimed the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy in Qatar.

19 Dec 2022

Bollywood

Argentina lifts World Cup; biggest Lionel Messi fans in Bollywood

FIFA World Cup is the world's biggest sporting event and enjoys a massive fan following globally. The recently concluded event in Qatar saw many Bollywood celebrities support their favorite team by donning their jerseys.

'Not retiring,' Lionel Messi will continue to play for Argentina

Legend Lionel Messi will continue to play for Argentina in international football.

18 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup

Argentina win the FIFA World Cup 2022: Key stats

The best FIFA World Cup final in the history of the game was decided by penalties as Argentina prevailed over France.

18 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup

World Cup final (1st half), Argentina 2-0 up against France

Argentina have eked out a stunning 2-0 lead over reigning champions France by half-time of the FIFA World Cup 2022 final.

18 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina vs France: Team news

Argentina and France gear up for the FIFA World Cup 2022 final in Qatar on Sunday.

18 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup

Messi vs Mbappe at FIFA World Cup 2022: Key stats

Argentina and France will be gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2022 final later tonight.

Lionel Messi scripts history, smashes these FIFA World Cup records

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi showed his magic versus Croatia in the semi-final match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

14 Dec 2022

Football

Lionel Messi set to play his last World Cup match

Star striker Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will feature in his last FIFA World Cup match when Argentina play the final in Qatar.

13 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup

FIFA WC 2022, Argentina crush Croatia to reach final: Stats

Lionel Messi starred as Argentina thrashed Croatia 3-0 in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

13 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finals, Argentina vs Croatia: Statistical preview

Argentina will clash with Croatia in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on December 14 (12:30 AM IST).

10 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina beat Netherlands to reach semis

Argentina have reached the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar after beating Netherlands 4-3 via a penalty shoot-out.

09 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Presenting the best moments of R16

There were plenty of spell-binding moments in the concluded R16 fixtures of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

08 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-finals, Netherlands vs Argentina: Statistical preview

Two-time winners Argentina will be up against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on December 10 (12:30 AM IST).

04 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi shines as Argentina reach quarters

Lionel Messi scored in his 1,000th career match as Argentina ran 2-1 winners over Australia to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

Lionel Messi to make his 1,000th career appearance: Key stats

Football superstar Lionel Messi is set to mark his 1,000th career appearance.