Lionel Messi

Behind Argentina’s World Cup Magic, An Army Of Witches
19 Dec

Behind Argentina’s World Cup Magic, An Army Of Witches

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Magalí Martínez knew something was off: The seemingly invincible star Lionel Messi was scuffling on the soccer pitch. To her, it looked like he was afflicted with a supernatural curse that has roots in different cultures across history, the “evil eye.” So Martínez, a self-proclaimed witch and part-time babysitter, got to work. She focused intensely on Messi, began repeating a prayer and drizzled a bit of oil into a bowl of water. If the oil remained dispersed, he was safe. If it collected in the middle, he was cursed. “It came together like a magnet,” she said. “I knew I…
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2022 FIFA World Cup: Messi Leads Argentina To Third Title After Penalties Win Over France
19 Dec

2022 FIFA World Cup: Messi Leads Argentina To Third Title After Penalties Win Over France

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Lionel Messi has led Argentina to World Cup glory after beating France on penalties in one of the most thrilling climaxes in the tournament’s history. Argentina looked to have thrown the trophy away, after Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the last 10 minutes to take the tie into extra time, after a Messi penalty and a sweeping finish from Angel di Maria had seen the Argentines 2-0 up in the first half. Messi restored their lead in the extra period, before Mbappe stunned the South Americans again from the penalty spot to force a shootout with his third – the…
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2022 World Cup: Sunday Finals Could Finally Decide Whether Messi Or Ronaldo Is The GOAT
14 Dec

2022 World Cup: Sunday Finals Could Finally Decide Whether Messi Or Ronaldo Is The GOAT

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When it comes to men’s soccer, every generation has its contenders for the best to ever play the game. Before, there was Pelé, then Diego Maradona. For the last two decades, it’s been Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. When Messi was included in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2011, French legend and former Barcelona teammate, Thierry Henry described the Argentinian as a “god of the field.” When Ronaldo was on the same list in 2014, Pelé praised the Portuguese player’s “competitive mindset” and “elegance and creativity” on the pitch, adding that he “would have loved having a teammate like Cristiano.”…
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‘To Finish This Way Is Brilliant’ – Messi Confirms Qatar Final Will Be His Last World Cup Game for Argentina
14 Dec

‘To Finish This Way Is Brilliant’ – Messi Confirms Qatar Final Will Be His Last World Cup Game for Argentina

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Lionel Messi confirmed that the Qatar 2022 final will be his last World Cup game for Argentina after starring in their semi-final win over Croatia. The 35-year-old opened the scoring from the spot against Croatia and provided Julian Alvarez with an assist for one of his two goals as Argentina ran out comfortable 3-0 winners. Messi can now look forward to his second World Cup final appearance, having finished as a runner-up in 2014, but he has admitted that it is likely to be his last outing in the international competition. "I am very happy for finishing my journey in…
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Check Out Lionel Messi’s Iconic Adidas World Cup Boots Which Costs Over N250,000
22 Nov

Check Out Lionel Messi’s Iconic Adidas World Cup Boots Which Costs Over N250,000

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Lionel Messi's Adidas boots to the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the ‘X Speedportal Leyenda' that cost over N250,000 Lionel Messi's new World Cup boots The FIFA World Cup is one of few trophies Lionel Messi is yet to win in his illustrious career. The 35-year-old has previously admitted time is running out for him to claim the silverware with Argentina as he would be hoping to do so at this year’s edition in Qatar. The Albiceleste have found form at the right time and are regarded as one of the contenders for this year’s showpiece in Qatar, having narrowly missed…
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Messi And His Argentina Team-Mates Shun Qatar’s 5-Star Hotels To Stay In Student Halls At The World Cup
17 Nov

Messi And His Argentina Team-Mates Shun Qatar’s 5-Star Hotels To Stay In Student Halls At The World Cup

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Lionel Messi and his Argentina team mates have forsaken five-star luxury for student digs so that they can enjoy traditional beef barbecues in their quest to land the World Cup. Messi and the Argentina squad arrived in Doha in the early hours of Thursday morning but unlike their rivals who are staying in some of the city’s plushest hotels, the Argentines headed straight to their more modest accommodation in the student halls of Qatar University. The surprise decision to stay there was taken after Argentine football officials decided that the expansive campus would allow them to organise mouth-watering asados, traditional barbecues…
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Lionel Messi ‘Made a Mistake Breaking Barcelona Marriage’ – LaLiga Chief
04 Nov

Lionel Messi ‘Made a Mistake Breaking Barcelona Marriage’ – LaLiga Chief

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Javier Tebas has said that Lionel Messi made a 'mistake' in leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint Germain in the summer of 2021. Amid worsening economic conditions for the Catalan club, Messi departed Barcelona after two decades for Paris with a new contract not possible. Having joined the French club on an initial two-year deal, speculation has ramped up in recent weeks surrounding Messi's next move. Asked about the possibility of his return to Spain, Tebas welcomed the potential move - but added that he felt there was some error on the part of Messi himself in leaving on a free transfer last year. 'I…
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Lionel Messi ‘Ignoring Calls From His Former Club Barcelona’
02 Nov

Lionel Messi ‘Ignoring Calls From His Former Club Barcelona’

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PSG superstar Lionel Messi is reportedly ignoring phone calls from his former club Barcelona, as they eye a sensationally fairytale return. The 35-year-old is being heavily linked with a move back to the Spanish giants, having only left Barca for PSG in the summer of 2021. The Argentina international is out of contract at PSG this summer and is yet to sign a new deal, leaving the door open for other clubs to potentially tempt him away with MLS side Inter Miami also showing a huge interest. Barcelona, however, have been dealt a huge blow in their hopes to bring Messi back, as he has been…
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Lionel Messi ‘Has Been in Secret Talks With Inter Miami for Months’
31 Oct

Lionel Messi ‘Has Been in Secret Talks With Inter Miami for Months’

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Inter Miami are reportedly confident of signing Lionel Messi and hope the PSG star will agree a deal with David Beckham's MLS franchise in the 'coming months'. Messi is under contract at PSG until next summer but speculation has continued to rage over his future should he not sign a new deal with the French giants. The 35-year-old Argentine forward has been linked with a fairytale return to Barcelona, who he left to join PSG last August. But according to The Athletic, secret talks have been ongoing for several months between his representatives and those of Inter Miami, who appear to be leading the chase for…
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Barcelona Threaten Legal Action Over Messi Contract Leaks
23 Sep

Barcelona Threaten Legal Action Over Messi Contract Leaks

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Barcelona are threatening to take legal action against the Spanish newspaper that leaked alleged contract demands from Lionel Messi. WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine superstar left Camp Nou as a free agent in the summer of 2021, as he linked up with Paris Saint-Germain - but only after every effort was made to put fresh terms in place. El Mundo claims to have been made aware of certain details within those talks, with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner said to have stipulated that he wanted his release clause dropped to a symbolic €10,000, for his family and that of Luis Suarez to…
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