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Lionel Messi could be ready to play against Real Betis on Sunday and Barcelona could do with him back. (Photo: Twitter/ Barca Universal)

'Lionel Messi can leave Barca at end of season', says president Josep...

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner signed a new four-year deal with Barca in 2017, but Bartomeu says he is free to end his...

7 Sept 2019 4:26 PM IST

The debate about who between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is the greatest of all time has raged like wildfire ever since the two came into prominence. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA awards: Messi and Ronaldo shortlisted for Best Men's Player award

Van Dijk had outclassed Messi and Ronaldo in the last week's UEFA Player of the Year award.

3 Sept 2019 10:39 AM IST

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Ronaldo good, Messi the best, says Valskis

Chennaiyin FC's goal scoring machine, Valskis, is eager to watch cricket matches.

24 Jan 2020 12:53 AM IST

Eibars Spanish midfielder Edu Exposito (left) challenges Barcelonas Argentine forward Lionel Messi during Barcelonas Spanish league football match against SD Eibar at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on February 22, 2020. (AFP)

Lionel Messi score four to put Barcelona back at the top

Real Madrid defeated by Valencia and injury to Eden Hazard handicaps them ahead of Clasico

23 Feb 2020 9:12 AM IST

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. AP Photo

Lionel Messi confirms pay cut for Barca players, criticises board

Atletico Madrid and Espanyol also confirmed temporary pay cuts

30 March 2020 6:41 PM IST

PRESTIGIOUS TASK: India football captain Sunil Chhetri. PTI Photo

FIFA names Sunil Chhetri along with Lionel Messi in its campaign...

FIFA and WHO have teamed up to combat the coronavirus by launching a new awareness campaign led by world-renowned...

24 March 2020 1:43 PM IST

CALLED UP FOR NATIONAL DUTY: Barcelona star Lionel Messi is part of the squad. AFP Photo

Argentina call up 6 Italy-based players for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina imposed restrictions on people traveling from Italy, Spain, Germany and France, says 14-day quarantine is...

11 March 2020 12:05 PM IST

Barcelona back on top of Spanish league, courtesy Messi

Barcelona back on top of Spanish league, courtesy Messi

The club has not lost points against the Real Sociedad at Camp Nou since a 1995 draw

8 March 2020 1:17 PM IST

Teammates lift Argentinas Lionel Messi after beating Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final soccer match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: AP)

Messi's Argentina beats Brazil 1-0, wins Copa America title

Argentina's winning goal at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro came in the 22nd minute

11 July 2021 9:24 AM IST

People pose for photos next to a giant replica on the World Cup trophy in front of Stadium 974 on November 18, 2022 in Doha, Qatar, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | Does Qatar deserve this Cup?

FIFA officials are asking nations not to bring political or ideological issues to the World Cup where the focus should...

19 Nov 2022 12:15 AM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi holds the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec.18, 2022. (Photo: AP)

Shobhaa De | Forget Messi mania Who will win WC cricket 2023?

The time to dig into a juicy Argentinian steak has ended on December 18

24 Dec 2022 12:05 AM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi holds the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec.18, 2022. (Photo: AP)

AA Edit | Winners all: Messi, the beautiful game, Qatar

Besides a final for the ages, there was plenty of action of the modern kind in a more open and positive game that many...

20 Dec 2022 12:10 AM IST