Messi makes first public appearance after World Cup debacle, watching a local match in Rosario before returning to Inter Miami / Image: X Lionel Messi made his first public appearance since Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner opting to spend time closer to home…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after losing to Spain in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Ángel Di María has urged Lionel Messi not to retire from international football following Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA…
Lionel Messi He returned to his hometown of Rosario on Tuesday for a brief rest period after Argentina’s defeat by Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, with hundreds of supporters gathering before dawn in the hope of catching a glimpse of their captain.Messi’s private jet landed near Rosario at 6:27 a.m. local time…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi shared an emotional message following Argentina’s 0-1 defeat by Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. While admitting the defeat hurt, the 39-year-old said he was proud of what Argentina had achieved in their title defence.Spain ended Argentina’s hopes of becoming…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi suffered a rare off day in Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat in Spain, with the legendary striker failing to create a single chance for a teammate for the first time in his World Cup career. The statistic underlined Spain’s defensive discipline as Luis de la Fuente’s…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) walks among the Spanish players during the medal ceremony (AP/PTI photo) The Spanish players produced one of the decisive moments of sportsmanship after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026, forming a guard of honor for Lionel Messi and the Argentina team as they collect their runner-up medals after the final at…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) stands on the pitch after the World Cup final (AP/PTI photo) Lionel MessiThe glittering World Cup journey ended in the heartland, but the love of Argentina supporters never faded. Moments after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, emotional scenes unfolded…
Fans gather during the World Cup final match between Argentina and Spain in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo) Is there a more devoted fanbase in international football than Argentina? The scenes on Sunday after the final defeat of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Spain have once again made this…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) during the World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo) The tears welled up Lionel MessiHis face turned away with a silver medal around his neck. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time FIFA World Cup final, ending…
NEW DELHI: Will Lionel Messi retire? Was the 2026 FIFA World Cup final his last appearance on football’s biggest stage? These questions dominated the discussions as Argentina took on Spain in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Argentina’s title defense ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat, but coach Lionel Scaloni made it…
Messi has been criticized after appealing for Cucurella to be punished for covering his mouth with his hand during their World Cup final defeat / Image: Screengrab Lionel Messi found himself at the center of an unusual point during Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals after appearing to…
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi and Spanish youngster Lamine Yamal shared a heartfelt hug after the final whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, giving fans one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.After Spain beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win…
For years, Spanish football has been synonymous with control – of the ball, of space, of time. On Sunday night at the New York New Jersey Stadium, Spain produced perhaps the ultimate expression of that philosophy, reducing defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi to the only passengers in the final of the FIFA World Cup…
Rodri of Spain celebrates with the best player of the tournament award after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Rodri was named the adidas Ballon d’Or winner after leading Spain to the 2026 FIFA World Cup title,…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Lionel Messithe dream of signing with back-to-back FIFA World Cup headlines ended on Sunday in the heart, Argentina’s captain was overcome with emotion after his team’s 0-1 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Viral images and videos of…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi he added another extraordinary chapter to his glittering career even before a ball was kicked FIFA World Cup Final 2026 on Sunday, becoming the first player in history to captain his country in three World Cup finals.As Messi stepped out to lead defending champions Argentina against Spain at…
Argentina vs Spain Live Score, FIFA World Cup Final 2026: The FIFA World Cup 2026 concludes with a blockbuster final as defending champions Argentina take on Spain at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. With the trophy, history and immortality of soccer on the line, two of the tournament’s outstanding teams meet after going undefeated…
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi (Photo by AP) Captain of France Kylian Mbappé I believe Lionel Messi will soon resume the FIFA World Cupthe all-time scoring record. Mbappe moved to the top of the list after scoring twice in France’s 6-4 defeat of England in the third-place play-off on Saturday. His two goals took his…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seen before the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) FIFA president Gianni Infantino described Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina as “a blessing from the football gods”, calling it the perfect end…
Kylian Mbappé takes Lionel Messi’s World Cup goalscoring record and leads the way for the Golden Boot / Image: AP Kylian Mbappé put himself in pole position to win the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after scoring twice against England in the third-place playoff, a performance that also saw him break out….
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his team’s third goal during the World Cup third-place soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Florida, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Kylian Mbappé has once again rewritten football history.The France captain scored twice in a stunning 6-4 defeat of England in the 2026 FIFA World…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) As Lionel Messi he is preparing to lead Argentina into another FIFA World Cup final, former India coach and current Rwanda national team manager Stephen Constantine made a bold assessment of the Argentine superstar, insisting that while Messi is among football’s greatest, he is not “the best” in history.Speaking to…
Argentina enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain with history within reach as Lionel Scaloni’s side are one goal away from setting a new tournament record for shots from outside the penalty area.The defending champions have already scored five goals from outside the box, equaling the highest tally of any team in a…
Spanish team; and Lionel Messi (AP Photos) Spain great Andres Iniesta sent a clear message to Luis de la Fuente’s team earlier on Sunday FIFA World Cup Final against Argentina: don’t waste energy to stop Lionel Messi completely because “it’s impossible”.The Barcelona legend, who scored the winning goal in Spain’s historic 2010 World Cup final…
The battle for Gold between Messi and Mbappé could be decided by FIFA’s dispersal rules after a dramatic finish. The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heading for a remarkably similar finish to one of the closest battles in the tournament’s history.Lionel Messi currently tops the table with eight…
Lionel Messi, 20, cradles Lamine Yamal, who was just six months old at the time, during a photo session in September 2007 in the dressing room of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, (AP/PTI) Almost two decades after a charity photo session brought them together, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are set to meet…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Amid growing speculation over the ODI futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, former India batsman Mohammed Kaif has thrown his weight behind the veteran duo, insisting their experience will be crucial if India are to challenge for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe…
Slavko Vinčić will referee Messi’s Argentina vs Yamal’s Spain in the 2026 World Cup final / AI Image FIFA has handed Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić the biggest appointment of his career, confirming he will officiate Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final between defending champions Argentina and Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium.The 46-year-old…