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Diego Maradona won the FIFA World Cup in 1986. (Photo: AFP)

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

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

19 Jun 2019 11:24 AM IST

$\We leave here feeling bitter,\ said Messi following the Group B clash in Salvador. (Photo: AFP)$ Sports

'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...

18 Jun 2019 12:05 PM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi, front competes for the ball during the group D match between Argentina and Nigeria at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Messi's desire to end trophy heartache impresses Argentina

Messi took time out after their limp 2018 World Cup campaign ended with defeat by eventual champions France.

15 Jun 2019 2:55 PM IST

Lionel Messi is now just two off his 500th Barca goal as he smashed home an effort from 25 yards to open the scoring. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi dethrones boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather as...

The Argentine earned USD 127 million between his salary and endorsements to move up one spot on the list.

12 Jun 2019 10:13 AM IST

Lionel Messi keen to end Argentina's title drought

It's 26 years since Argentina last won the Copa America, despite contesting four of the last five finals.

11 Jun 2019 7:48 PM IST

Ronaldo has managed to score 28 goals and provide 13 assists with Juventus in all competitions this season. (Photo: AP)

Ronaldo opens up about deserving Ballon d'Or 2019 after UEFA Nations...

Ronaldo has won the Italian Supercup, the Serie A and now the UEFA Nations Cup this season.

11 Jun 2019 12:47 PM IST

Aguero played his part in memorable triumphs for his country at youth level, twice winning the under-20 World Cup as well as claiming an Olympic gold medal alongside Messi at the 2008 Beijing Games. (Photo:AFP)

Sergio Aguero returns to side as Lionel Messi's bid to claim national...

Aguero has started only 14 games in major tournaments since making his World Cup debut in 2010.

11 Jun 2019 10:54 AM IST

Its 26 years since Argentina last won the Copa America, despite contesting four of the last five finals. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi keen to end his hunt for national trophy

Messi has one of the most impressive trophy hauls in football history but there is a glaring void when it comes to...

11 Jun 2019 10:04 AM IST

Lionel Messi trains ahead of the match against France. (Photo: AP)

Messi gets another shot at a major title with Argentina

Argentina will play its opening match against Colombia in Salvador.

5 Jun 2019 5:07 PM IST

Koeman believes the trophy is usually handed to players netting decisive goals, but if there was was a time to hand the award to a defender, it would be now. (Photo: AFP)

Messi won't win Ballon d'Or', says Koeman

Ronald Koeman picked Virgil Van Dijk to win this year's Ballon d'Or over Messi.

4 Jun 2019 12:12 PM IST

Juventus have already won the league with five games to spare, and Ronaldo certainly would be eager to face Inter Milan and Torino in the upcoming weeks. (Photo: AFP)

UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo edges out Messi to win best goal

While Lionel Messi didn't win the best goal, he did manage to score twice as many goals as Ronaldo and grabbed the...

3 Jun 2019 2:15 PM IST

The squad also includes Virgil Van Dijk, also considered a favourite for the Ballon Dor (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP)

UEFA releases 2019 squad of the season

The list includes Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi.

3 Jun 2019 12:14 PM IST