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The 32-year-old will not play for Argentina matches in September against Chile and Mexico, plus another two in October versus Germany and another adversary to be picked. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi banned from international football for 3 months

Messi and Argentina can still appeal the decision, which stops the striker from playing in four friendlies this year.

03 Aug 2019 9:08 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA Best Men's Player award two times. The Portugal's striker will be looking to reclaim the award from the last time winner Croatia's Luka Modric. (Photo:AFP/AP/PTI)

Fifa nominates Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo for best men player’s award

FIFA released the nominations for four of the best categories and the winner will be decided through the voting done by the fans.

01 Aug 2019 10:09 AM

As per HopperHQ.com, an Instagram scheduling button, Virat Kohli earns a whopping sum of 196,000 from each Instagram post, and the value in Indian Rupees will be around Rs 1,35,66,749. (Photo:AP/AFP/PTI)

Virat Kohli the only cricketer to be in the top-10 Instagram’s sporting 'rich-list'

The list is dominated by international footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo who ranks first, followed by Neymar, Lionel Messi at 2nd and 3rd..

25 Jul 2019 2:12 PM

Claudio Tapia saw red after Argentina led by Lionel Messi were knocked out 2-0 in the semi-finals by eventual winners Brazil. (Photo:AFP)

CONMEBOL suspends Lionel Messi from World Cup qualifiers, punishes AFA chief

In a letter to CONMEBOL Tapia complained of 'serious and gross refereeing mistakes' which he claimed had penalised Argentina.

24 Jul 2019 10:31 AM

Messi was having a gala time with wife Antonella Roccuzzo and his three kids. While, Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived in Juventus and was spotted with his partner Georgina Rodríguez and his children. (Photo: Instagram)

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo enjoy a short fillip ahead of new season; see pics

Recently, Lionel Messi was criticized for his dismal performance in the Copa America 2019, moreover Messi was attacked on the social media.

17 Jul 2019 4:54 PM

After his brace against Tajikistan, Sunil Chettri became the second-highest goalscorer with a goal tally of 70. (Photo:AFP)

Sunil Chettri goes past Lionel Messi to be 2nd top active international footballer

Cristiano Ronaldo still continues to be in the top of the list.

10 Jul 2019 9:03 PM

In a report issued by Internet Matters, it said 26 per cent of the 2,000 parents of four to 16-year-olds were concerned about the amount of money their children were spending on in-game purchases. (Photo: AP)

Gambling or gaming, chasing Messi on FIFA empties bank account

Four kids have spent nearly GBP 550 (Rs 47,025) in three weeks buying player packs hoping to find Lionel Messi.

10 Jul 2019 5:31 PM

"He has to show some respect, he must understand and accept when he's defeated," said Tite, whose side beat Argentina 2-0 in a controversial semi-final. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil coach Tite asks Messi to show some respect

Messi had hit out at South American football's governing body CONMEBOL, accusing them of "corruption".

08 Jul 2019 9:47 AM

Earlier in the tournament, Messi had criticised the ground conditions in Copa America and had even blasted referring decisions. (Photo: AFP)

Messi gets first red card in 14 years; Lashes out at CONMEBOL

The Argentine accused the federation of corruption and said the whole tournament was set up for Brazil's win.

07 Jul 2019 3:11 PM

Messi had a disappointing first thirty minutes of the match as he was not able to get into the match. (Photo: AP)

Messi to miss Copa title as Brazil knock out Argentina in semi-finals

Brazil came out all guns blazing at the start of the match as the team looked to make attacking moves within the first ten minutes.

03 Jul 2019 12:58 PM

Brazil will compete against Argentina on July 3. (Photo: AP)

'Messi is the greatest player in history': Thiago Silva

Silva also stated that it is Messi's unpredictability which makes it even more difficult for other players to stop him.

30 Jun 2019 2:35 PM

Ironically, at this tournament, while Argentina's performances have been improving steadily, Messi has, if anything, become less influential. (Photo: AFP)

2019 Copa America: Argentina waiting for Messi magic to make an appearance

Messi has often come under criticism for failing to reproduce his Barcelona form when wearing the Argentina jersey

30 Jun 2019 10:54 AM

'Performance against Venezuela was complete', says Messi

Messi also hit out at the general state of the surfaces in Brazil.

29 Jun 2019 1:06 PM

Neymar Jr and Lionel Messi. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar wishes Messi happy birthday amid speculation of Barcelona return

According to reports, Paris Saint-Germain are willing to sell the Brazil superstar.

25 Jun 2019 12:49 PM

Lionel Messi also turns 32 on Monday, marking the win and progress the perfect birthday gift for the player. (Photo: AP)

Messi gets perfect birthday gift as Argentina progress in Copa America

Argentina could have faced an embarrassing elimination from the tournament

24 Jun 2019 12:26 PM

Goals from Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero were enough to propel Argentina from bottom of Group B to second and into the quarter-final (Photo: AFP)

Copa America starts anew in quarters, says Argentina's Messi

"The important thing was to win to keep going in the Copa, to get through the group stage," said Messi.

24 Jun 2019 11:38 AM

Lionel Messi insisted that the level of competition is tougher than some appreciate and pointed to Venezuela holding Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday as proof. (Photo:AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2019: Lionel Messi looks buoyant despite 2-0 loss to Columbia

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi's 57th-minute penalty cancelled out a first-half opener from Paraguay's Richard Sanchez.

21 Jun 2019 12:34 PM

Messi stepped up to sweep in the spot-kick and Argentina were level. (Photo: AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2019: Messi's goal helps Argentina salvage 1-1 draw against Paraguay

Messi swept in a 57th-minute spot-kick to cancel out a first-half opener from Paraguay's Richard Sanchez.

20 Jun 2019 10:30 AM

Maradona, one of the greatest players to grace the game up until he was banned from playing due to failing a doping test in 1994, did not have very kind words. (Photo: AFP)

2019 Copa America: Maradona slams Messi, Argentina after terrible Copa America start

Argentina face Paraguay next on June 19 and later face guests Qatar on June 23.

19 Jun 2019 11:24 AM

After Argentina crumbled to Colombia in a 2-0 defeat in the first match of the Copa America 2019, Lionel Messi was immediately put to blame. (Photo: AFP)

'If Messi scores a goal, they ask for two', says Falcao

Colombian striker Radamel Falcao, who once played against the Argentine during his time at Atletico Madrid, has backed the Argentine captain

18 Jun 2019 12:05 PM

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