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Lionel Messi stated ahead of Sunday's final that it would be his final World Cup match, but it seems he could make a u-turn and appear in 2026, as revealed by his countryman Jorge Valdano. The Argentina legend was part of the team that lifted the World Cup trophy in...

Both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have climbed into the top 10 goal scorers in World Cup history following their standout performances in Qatar. Mbappe finished the tournament as top goal scorer, lifting the Golden Boot after netting eight goals, including a hat-trick in the final - which was only...

Lionel Messi was handed a special 'royal robe' before lifting the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy, with many wondering why. It was the biggest moment of his career. Messi, 35, had finally won the FIFA World Cup trophy and was ready to present it to the world. However, FIFA president, Gianni...

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has insisted the Albiceleste will keep a spot for Lionel Messi at the 2026 FIFA World Cup should he decide he wants to play. Messi, 35, will be 39 during the next World Cup which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States. He...

Brazil superstar Neymar has sent a congrats message to his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Lionel Messi. The Argentina captain lead his country to their third World Cup title after 1978 and 1986. The Albiceleste beat France 4-2 on penalties, with the game heading into penalties after both sides couldn't be separated after...

Lionel Messi has announced that he will not retire from playing for Argentina after lifting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The 35-year-old lead Argentina to their third World Cup title after 1978 and 1986, scoring a brace in the final. However, the match had to go into penalties after Kylian Mbappe's...

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt has tipped Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup against France at Lusail Iconic Stadium later today (17:00). Argentina is gunning to win their first World Cup since 1986 when Diego Maradona was the star of the show in Mexico, beating Germany 3-2 in the...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has backed Argentina to beat France in Sunday's 2022 FIFA World Cup final. The game will kick off at 17:00 at Lusail Stadium with millions of fans from all over the world being expected to tune in. The game will be a clash of two...

Lionel Messi has announced Sunday's World Cup final will be his final game at football's biggest showpiece, ruling out of having another go at the 2026 tournament. Messi, 35, had a performance for the ages in the semi-final against Croatia, scoring his side's opener via a penalty before assisting Julian...

Lionel Messi has slammed Spanish referee Mateu Lahoz after he dished out 15 yellow cards in Argentina's quarter-final win over Netherlands. The Argentina captain was once again the star of the show, leading his team into semi-final with a goal and an assist before also converting his penalty in the...