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It took Lionel Messi 10 minutes to break an Argentina record at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The 35-year-old handed Argentina an early after the Albiceleste were awarded a penalty for a foul on Leandro Paredes. The Argentina stepped up and converted calmly to score his 92nd international goal for his...

Kylian Mbappe has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the highest-paid footballer thanks to his new mega deal with Paris Saint-Germain. The 23-year-old will earn an estimated $128 million in the 2022/23 season, according to Forbes.       googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-4804738-3'); });   While Ronaldo and Messi crossed the $100...

Lionel Messi has sent a clear message to Robert Lewandowski after winning his seventh Ballon d’Or on Monday evening. The Argentine was named the winner of the award in 2021, with Lewandowski finishing in second place and Jorginho completing the podium. Messi used the moment during his acceptance speech to give...

France Football have announced all winners of this year’s Ballon d’Or gala, with Lionel Messi lifting his seventh Golden Ball. The event took place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday night after it had been cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19. Robert Lewandowski had been the favourite for last...

Kaizer Chiefs star Keagan Dolly has reacted to being nicknamed the 'South African Messi' by some of the club's supporters. Dolly has been in fine form recently, being involved in six goals over his last three DStv Premiership games. Overall, the left-footed star has scored three goals and assisted four times...

Argentine and Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi has revealed who he will vote for in the Ballon d'Or award. The current Ballon d'Or holder is among the 30 nominees for this year's award and could potentially win it for a record-breaking seventh time. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/international/2021-ballon-dor-nominees-announced/ Messi who has joined Paris Saint-Germain after his...

France Football have announced the nominees for the prestigious Ballon d’Or, which will be handed out in December. The famous Golden Ball will return in 2021 after it was not handed out in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/international/pitso-receives-gift-from-salah/ Lionel Messi is the current holder of the accolade after beating Virgil...

Mamelodi Sundowns first-team coach Steve Komphela has joined the long-standing debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The 54-year-old who joined Masandawana’s technical team last season is seemingly also enjoying international football. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/komphela-responds-to-fallout-rumours/ On Wednesday, Komphela was asked to pick between Messi and Ronaldo, and, although trying to stay diplomatic, he explained...

Lionel Messi has explained why he opted to join Paris Saint-Germain just days after his shock FC Barcelona exit. The Argentine was announced as new PSG signing on Wednesday evening, with the club confirming Messi had put pen to paper on a two-year deal with an options for a third. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/international/messis-first-words-as-psg-player/ The...

Lionel Messi has joined Paris Saint-Germain after his exit from FC Barcelona, saying the French club match his football ambitions. The 24-year-old was announced as new PSG player on Tuesday evening, with the club confirming he signed a two-year deal with an option for a third. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/international/official-psg-sign-messi/ Messi will wear the Nr....