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Diego Maradona will always be with us: Lionel Messi

Doha: Since the passing of Diego Maradona, hero of the Albiceleste’s 1986 triumph in Mexico, Argentina will play its first tournament -- FIFA World Cup -- on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi wins 7th Career Ballon d'Or

Paris/UNI: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Argentina national team striker Lionel Messi received the Ballon d'Or ("Golden Ball") award as the best European footballer of the year for the seventh time in his career.

Messi leads Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Buenos Aires/UNI/Xinhua: Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina's squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil despite injury concerns, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said Wednesday.

Lionel Messi praises 'improving' Argentina as Qatar beckons

Buenos Aires/UNI/Xinhua: Argentina captain Lionel Messi hailed the performance of his team in Sunday's 3-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Uruguay, saying the Albiceleste are relishing a possession-based style of play under manager Lionel Scaloni.

Cristiano Ronald overtakes Lionel Messi to become world's highest-paid footballer: Forbes

Soccer sensation Cristiano Ronaldo has overtaken Lionel Messi as the highest-paid footballer in the world, according to the latest rankings released by Forbes.

Messi gone but wage ceiling still massive problem for Barcelona as new season looms

Madrid/UNI/Xinhua: FC Barcelona have lost Lionel Messi and seen their iconic former player move to Paris Saint-Germain after being unable to fit his new contract into the financial restrictions imposed on Barcelona, but the problems are far from over for Barca president Joan Laporta on the verge of the new season.

Football star Lionel Messi lands in France to join Paris Saint-Germain

Paris/UNI/Xinhua: Lionel Messi arrived at Le Bourget airport in Paris to finalize his signing with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain, following his tearful farewell to Barcelona on Sunday.

Lionel Messi signs deal with Paris St-Germain: Reports

Paris: International football icon Lionel Messi has signed an agreement with Paris St-Germain, media reports said.

Football star Lionel Messi bids tearful goodbye to FC Barcelona

Barcelona/UNI/Xinhua: A tearful Lionel Messi said goodbye to FC Barcelona after 21 years at the club at an emotional press conference at the Camp Nou Stadium, attended by his now former teammates on Sunday.

Argentine football star Leo Messi leaves FC Barcelona after failure to sign new contract

Barcelona/UNI/Xinhua: FC Barcelona announced on Thursday that star striker Leo Messi will not continue at the club.

Argentina defeats Brazil 1-0 in 2021 Copa America final

Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in the final match of the 2021 Copa America football tournament held at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Sunil Chhetri overtakes Lionel Messi to become second-highest active goalscorer

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: India's iconic footballer Sunil Chhetri on Monday overtook Argentina's Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goalscorer.

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to victory over Ecuador

Buenos Aires/UNI: Lionel Messi converted a first-half penalty to goal as Argentina defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their opening South American zone World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Lionel Messi returns to training after Barcelona U-turn

Barcelona/Xinhua: Lionel Messi showed up at FC Barcelona's training field on Monday for the first time since the 33-year-old forward announced his intention to leave the club 11 days ago.

Messi to stay at Barcelona and see out contract

Madrid/Xinhua: Lionel Messi confirmed on Friday that he would stay at FC Barcelona this season to see out his four-year contract signed in 2017.