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Messi's Injury Sidelines Him from Upcoming Matches Against Chile and Columbia

The Argentina team's captain Lionel Messi has been ruled out of the upcoming matches against Chile and Colombia. The 37-year-old football icon is currently nursing an ankle ligament injury, which he sustained during Argentina's triumphant Copa America final against Colombia in July.

Aug 20, 2024

Dismembered remains of missing millionaire crypto influencer found in suitcase

The dismembered remains of missing millionaire crypto influencer Fernando Perez Algaba, 41, were found inside a suitcase by a group of kids in Argentina, leading police to start a murder investigation.

Jul 28, 2023

Dengue fever outbreak in Argentina kills over 40

A severe outbreak of dengue fever in Argentina has killed more than 40 people and infected over 60,000, the media reported.

Apr 22, 2023

FIFA World Cup: Messi will continue to appear for Argentina much after Qatar 2022, hopes coach Scaloni

Lionel Messi wins 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player Award

Lionel Messi of Argentina won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award 2022 and Argentina was the biggest winner of the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 here.

Feb 28, 2023

FIFA World Cup: Messi dazzles as Argentina dethrone Mbappe-inspired France, with their third title. (Credit : FIFA World Cup)

FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi dazzles as Argentina win their third title against France

Lionel Messi's dream of winning the FIFA World Cup finally materialised on Sunday at Lusail Stadium with Argentina surviving a few anxious moments to register a fighting 4-2 penalty shoot win over defending champions France.

Dec 19, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Alvarez's brace, Messi's goal guides Argentina's win; Messi praises Argentina coaching staff for team's victory

Lionel Messi hailed Argentina's coaching staff for masterminding his team's 3-0 victory over Croatia in their FIFA World Cup semifinal here on Wednesday.

Dec 14, 2022

La Finalissima: Messi leads Argentina with another trophy after 3-0 win over Italy

National team success is finally coming on the way of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, late in his trophy-filled club career. Messi was rewarded with the Man of the Match award of La Finalissima.

Jun 2, 2022

When and where to watch Finalissima 2022 between Italy and Argentina in India [details inside]

Italy will hope to put the disappointment of failing to qualify for the World Cup behind and kick-start a new era by beating Argentina.

Jun 1, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 323.1 mn; Argentina witnesses 139,853 fresh cases, Germany reports 90K in 24 hrs

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 323.1 million, with Argentina reporting 139,853 new cases while Germany remains hotspot in Europe

Jan 15, 2022

2022 World Cup: Messi hat-trick keeps Argentina on track for Qatar

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant hat-trick brining Argentina 3-0 win over Bolivia in their 2022 World Cup qualifier

Sep 10, 2021

Maradona's personal doctor faces 25 years jail term, nurses 8 years

If convicted, Diego Maradona's personal physician Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, and several nurses face between eight and 25 years in prison less than six months after the former Argentine footballer's death.

May 21, 2021

Argentina legalises abortion in Catholic-majority country; landmark victory for women's rights

Women win the right to legally terminate pregnancies as the Senate votes in favour of abortion rights. Argentina defies the dominant Catholic church and Pope Francis to reach the decision.

Dec 30, 2020

Maradona stayed in Kannur hotel room 8 years ago; it's exactly as he left it

The room has a photo of Maradona, the things that he used during his stay, from the cigar he smoked to the newspaper, tea cups, bedsheet, the painting given to him by a fan and even the soap he used have been kept in the room as his memory.

Nov 29, 2020

Did Lionel Messi deserve to win FIFA Men's Player of the Year award ahead of Virgil Van Dijk?

The Argentine star just won the domestic league with his club and got the best player award whereas Van Dijk led Liverpool to European success.

Sep 24, 2019

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Why did Twitter choose Lionel Messi as GOAT over Cristiano Ronaldo?

Twitter sparked off a controversy by declaring Lionel Messi as the greatest ever footballer, thereby suggesting he is better than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Aug 30, 2019

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, El Classico 2017

Why Lionel Messi and his team have been ordered to return their cars? Read to know more

The entire Barcelona team have to return the Audi cars they received as part of a deal between the company and the club.

Aug 3, 2019

Lionel Messi banned from international football for 3 months, gets $50,000 fine

The Argentine star was fuming after the Copa America semi-final loss against Brazil which got escalated after he was sent off against Chile.

Aug 3, 2019

Copa America 2019, 3rd-place match, Argentina vs Chile: Preview, TV listings and how to watch in India

Lionel Messi-led Argentina will be looking forward to giving their fans some joy by defeating Chile for the third-place fixture.

Jul 6, 2019

Copa America 2019 semi-final, Brazil vs Argentina: Preview, TV listings and how to watch in India

The Selecao and La Albiceleste played their first match in 1914. This will be their 106th meeting and could be one to remember.

Jul 2, 2019

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Brazil vs Argentina: Revisting some memories of the greatest football rivalry of all time

On the eve of the rivalry getting renewed, let's see the reasons for which we romanticise South American football.