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Lionel Messi Scores Twice For Argentina Against Peru As Brazil’s Neymar Suffers Injury
18 Oct

Lionel Messi Scores Twice For Argentina Against Peru As Brazil’s Neymar Suffers Injury

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Lionel Messi became the all-time top scorer in South American World Cup qualifying with both goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Peru. Messi, 36, opened the scoring after 32 minutes and added a second with a spectacular finish moments later. He now has 31 goals in Conmebol World Cup qualifiers, surpassing Luis Suarez 29 for Uruguay. "This team is incredible. Every time they play they are very close to being the best in history," Messi said. "On a game level I think we have grown. After winning the World Cup we are confident, very loose, more united and firm. Hopefully…
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I’m in love with it – Messi reveals his favourite meals
18 Sep

I’m in love with it – Messi reveals his favourite meals

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Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has revealed his favourite meals. In an interview with TN30 (via GOAL), Messi also revealed his strange home habits. The Argentina captain said, “Before going to sleep, I leave the entire table ready for the next day. Breakfast… everyone in their place, always sit in the same place, everyone has their place at the table, the kids, Antonela, me. “I am very simple when it comes to meals: asado, milanesa, pasta, chocolate, dulce de leche, ice cream … I like everything that is sweet, I am in love with it. I try to eat little…
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Everyone wants to beat Argentina – Messi reacts to 1-0 win over Ecuador
08 Sep

Everyone wants to beat Argentina – Messi reacts to 1-0 win over Ecuador

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Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has said they are the team everyone wants to beat. Messi made the comment following a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday night. It was the 36-year-old’s free-kick in the 78th minute that sealed victory for his country. “It was shown in the two friendlies and today, by the points, that this group is not going to relax beyond what it achieved. It was historic, extraordinary. “We know that if we go down a little they will pass us over. There are going to be tough matches like this. Defeats,…
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Ballon d’Or 2023: Messi, Haaland, Mbappe make nominees’ list [Full list]
07 Sep

Ballon d’Or 2023: Messi, Haaland, Mbappe make nominees’ list [Full list]

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The nominees for the 2023 Ballon d’Or were announced on Wednesday. Lionel Messi is the favourite to win a record eighth title, after captaining Argentina to World Cup glory last year in Qatar. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are expected to run Messi close. The winner will be announced at a prestigious ceremony in Paris on October 30. Karim Benzema is the current holder after captaining Real Madrid to the Champions League title in 2022. The full shortlist includes: Josko Gvardiol, Andre Onana, Jamal Musiala, Karim Benzema, Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka, Kevin de Bruyne, Jude Bellingham, Randal Kolo Muani, Bernardo…
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Celebrities didn’t attend Inter Miami’s game because of Messi – Pulisic
06 Sep

Celebrities didn’t attend Inter Miami’s game because of Messi – Pulisic

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AC Milan forward, Christian Pulisic has claimed that the plethora of stars that attended Inter Miami’s game against Los Angeles Football Club at BMO Stadium, on Sunday night, were invited. He insinuated that contrary to reports that the celebrities came to watch Argentine prodigy, Lionel Messi, they were invited for promotional purposes. DAILY POST recalls that American sport outlets reported that celebrities and royalty, including Prince Harry and Selena Gomez attended Inter Miami’s game against LAFC on Sunday night “to watch Lionel Messi.” However, reposting a clip captioned “The stars shone bright for MLS matchday”, via his Instagram story, Pulisic…
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2022 World Cup was rigged to help Messi, Argentina win – Van Gaal
05 Sep

2022 World Cup was rigged to help Messi, Argentina win – Van Gaal

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Former head coach of the Netherlands, Louis van Gaal, has claimed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was rigged in order to help Lionel Messi finally lift the trophy. Messi scored twice in the final to help his country beat France 4-2 on penalties at Lusail Stadium. Before then, the 36-year-old shone as they beat Netherlands, who were then managed by Van Gaal, in the quarter-final. Messi scored in normal time before guiding his country to a 4-3 win on penalties. Van Gaal, who left the role shortly after, believes that the tournament was rigged so that Messi could…
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Inter Miami Sign Jordi Alba To Join Messi And Busquets
21 Jul

Inter Miami Sign Jordi Alba To Join Messi And Busquets

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Jordi Alba has joined former Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami. The Spain full-back, 34, has signed a contract to the end of the 2024 Major League Soccer season, with a club option for 2025. Alba left Barca this summer after 11 years with the Spanish giants. “We know that he’ll help Inter Miami achieve the club’s objectives this season and beyond,” said Inter Miami’s sporting director Chris Henderson. Alba helped Barca win six La Liga titles and the Champions League in 2015 while winning Euro 2012 and the 2023 Nations League with Spain. Argentina World…
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Messi To Inspire Argentina At 2023 Women’s World Cup
12 Jul

Messi To Inspire Argentina At 2023 Women’s World Cup

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“To be honest, I cried. I cried a lot,” says Vanina Correa, who is about to captain Argentina in New Zealand at the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup. The veteran goalkeeper, who was in the squad for the 2003 edition in the United States, is talking about her emotions when the national men’s team were crowned world champions last December. An estimated five million people poured on to the streets of Buenos Aires to give Lionel Messi and his team-mates a hero’s welcome home after defeating France on penalties in the final in Qatar. Seven months on from those incredible scenes in…
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If God Has Given Messi A World Cup, He Will Make Bawumia President of Ghana- Obiri Boahen
19 Dec

If God Has Given Messi A World Cup, He Will Make Bawumia President of Ghana- Obiri Boahen

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A former deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has emphatically predicted that if God has given Lionel Messi a world cup trophy, then He will surely make Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the President of Ghana. Speaking on Wontumi TV which was monitored by Wontumionline.com, the NPP man who is also a lawyer indicated that God is not “cruel” and rewards hardworking people at His appointed time. According to him, Vice President Bawumia would win the flagbearership contest in the NPP and ultimately, become the next President of Ghana. VIDEO below… https://youtu.be/h3tTz5U4BWg
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Argentina Beat France 4-2 On Penalties To Win World Cup After 36 Years
18 Dec

Argentina Beat France 4-2 On Penalties To Win World Cup After 36 Years

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LUSAIL, Qatar, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Argentina won the World Cup on Sunday after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time. Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman's penalty and Aurelien Tchouameni fired wide to give Argentina their first world title since 1986, and third overall. France had come from two goals down to level over 90 minutes with Kylian Mbappe netting twice in two minutes, including an 80th-minute penalty. The France striker completed his hat-trick in the 118th with another spot-kick after Argentina's Lionel Messi had tapped in for a 3-2…
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