Tag: Messi
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Mbappé Set to Break Messi’s Record as Youngest Player to Reach 100 Champions League Appearances
By George Omagbemi MADRID — October 13, 2026. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is on the verge of making UEFA Champions League history by becoming the youngest player to reach 100 appearances in the competition, potentially surpassing a longstanding record held by Argentine superstar Lionel Messi. According to UEFA, Mbappé had made 99 Champions League…
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‘The Entire World Thanks You’ –Neymar Pays Emotional Tribute to Messi
By Opeyemi Adelakun Brazilian forward Neymar has paid tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of the Argentine superstar’s final appearance for his country. Messi is expected to play his last match for Argentina against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, bringing an illustrious international career closer to its conclusion. Neymar, who played…
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Argentine University to Honour Messi With Honorary Doctorate
By Opeyemi Adelakun The University of Buenos Aires has announced plans to confer an honorary doctorate on Argentina captain Lionel Messi for his professional achievements and contribution to the country. The university said its Higher Council unanimously approved the distinction, with the award ceremony scheduled for October 6 before Argentina’s farewell fixture against Benin at…
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Messi Nets 76th Free-Kick Goal, Closes In On All-Time Record
By Opeyemi Adelakun Lionel Messi has moved closer to the all-time record for direct free-kick goals after scoring a stunning set-piece for Inter Miami in their 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew on Sunday. The 39-year-old Argentine produced a remarkable effort from a difficult angle in the 33rd minute to cancel out Josef Martínez’s early opener…
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Cristian Romero to Succeed Messi as Argentina Captain
By Opeyemi Adelakun Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Cristian Romero as the next captain of the national team after Lionel Messi’s international retirement. The 28-year-old defender will inherit the captain’s armband once Messi plays his final match for Argentina. Scaloni announced the decision ahead of the team’s upcoming friendly matches against Bolivia, Burkina…
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Messi Returns After Father’s Funeral As Inter Miami Crash Out Of Leagues Cup
By Opeyemi Adelakun Lionel Messi made an emotional return to the pitch on Wednesday following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, but his comeback could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the Leagues Cup after a 3-2 defeat to Mexican side León. Messi, who had travelled to Argentina for his father’s funeral,…
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Ronaldo Sends Heartfelt Message to Grieving Messi After Father’s Death
By George Omagbemi Portugal football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of support to his long-time football rival, Lionel Messi, following the death of Messi’s father, Jorge Messi. Messi announced the death in an emotional social media post on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, paying tribute to his father and reflecting on the important…
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‘I Have Serious Doubts About Continuing’ — Messi Speaks After Father’s Death
By Opeyemi Adelakun Lionel Messi has revealed that he is seriously questioning his future in football following the death of his father and long-time representative, Jorge Messi. The 38-year-old Argentina captain made the revelation in an emotional tribute to his late father on Wednesday, saying he was struggling to determine how to move forward without…
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Assailants Allegedly Plotted To Kill Messi During 2026 World Cup – Police Report
By Paul Joseph A leaked police dossier has reportedly revealed multiple threats and an alleged plot to assassinate Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. According to Spanish sports newspaper MARCA, Messi was the subject of more threats than any other player during the tournament, with security agencies…
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Messi Mourns As Father, Jorge, Dies At 68
By Opeyemi Adelakun Lionel Messi is mourning the death of his father and long-time adviser, Jorge Messi, who reportedly passed away at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. Jorge died at about 10pm on Friday at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina, according to reports by Argentine media outlets cited by international football…
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Burna Boy Names Jay-Jay Okocha Greatest Footballer of All Time, Rejects Messi-Ronaldo Debate
By Gloria Drealomalicha Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has ignited debate among football fans after naming Nigerian icon Jay-Jay Okocha as the greatest footballer of all time, dismissing the long-running rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Grammy Award-winning singer made the remarks during an interview with ESPN, where he was asked to share his…
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Messi Inspires Argentina Comeback to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals
By Opeyemi Adelakun Argentina captain Lionel Messi once again delivered on the biggest stage, scoring a crucial equaliser before his side completed a dramatic comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 and secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The defending champions appeared to be heading for a shock exit at Mercedes-Benz…