Messi

Lionel Messi is two wins away from the elusive World Cup trophy. The Argentinian maestro has won trophies ranging from the Champions League to La Liga and ...

In the 88th minute, Leandro Paredes booted the ball towards the Dutch dugout and Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk retaliated by thumping him to the ground with his chest. In 2011, he smashed a ball into the Bernabeu crowd while playing for Barcelona against Real Madrid. FIFA must think about it, they can’t put a referee who isn’t up to the task for these instances.” But, at 35, this is most likely his final World Cup and the last opportunity to win the most coveted trophy in football. Messi assisted Argentina’s first goal for Nahuel Molina and then scored a second from the penalty spot. Go on and pass”.

An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to reach their second World ...

It was Messi's fifth goal of the tournament, making him joint top-scorer with France's Kylian Mbappe. "Seeing all these people, this family, throughout the World Cup, what we have experienced is something incredible. Messi, 35, who suffered defeat to Germany in the 2014 final, is desperate to crown his extraordinary career by winning his first World Cup and a third for Argentina after wins in 1978 and 1986.

Lionel Messi rolled back the years to provide an unworldly assist that helped Argentina to a third goal against Croatia in the World Cup semi-final.

Since 1966, no player has ever done so in four separate games. As moments of magic go, this one might not be topped. WHAT HAPPENED?

Lionel Messi recorded a goal and assist while Julián Alvarez scored twice to lead Argentina over Croatia in the World Cup semifinals.

Lionel Messi produced yet another dazzling display as Argentina reached the World Cup final with a 3-0 rout of Croatia in Lusail, with the Albiceleste ...

His 26th World Cup appearance will be a final. He will have the chance to win the Golden Ball, the Golden Boot and the trophy that would remove any lingering doubt over the identity of the greatest player of all time. How is Lionel Messi still doing this?!

Lionel Messi broke Argentina's all-time World Cup goals record with a penalty against Croatia in the semi-final on Tuesday.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Messi's goal started a stretch of play that put Croatia on the ropes. It was his 11th career World Cup goal. Which African team has impressed you the most in the World Cup so far?