Tag: Lionel Messi

Wednesday, June 17th 2026 - 08:19 UTC
With a historic Messi, Argentina begin their title defense by thrashing Algeria

Argentina began their defense of the World Cup title won in Qatar 2022 on Tuesday with a 3-0 thrashing of Algeria, in the Group J opener of the 2026 World Cup, played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Captain Lionel Messi guided Lionel Scaloni's side with a hat-trick that left him atop the tournament's all-time scoring history.
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Friday, March 6th 2026 - 12:24 UTC
Trump welcomes Messi during White House tribute to Inter Miami

Lionel Messi made his first visit to the White House on Thursday, joining the Inter Miami squad as President Donald Trump honored the club for winning the 2025 MLS Cup, secured in December with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Friday, December 12th 2025 - 10:08 UTC
Messi lands in India for fan tour, including 21-meter statue unveiling

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has landed in India for his highly anticipated three-day, four-city tour that has ignited widespread fan frenzy.
Wednesday, November 5th 2025 - 10:54 UTC
High-profile event featuring Trump, Milei, and Messi, among others, kicks off in Miami

A high-profile summit featuring Presidents Donald Trump of the United States and Javier Milei of Argentina, alongside Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, is set to start on Wednesday at the America Business Forum in Miami. The unprecedented event, held at the Kaseya Center, brings together influential figures from global politics, finance, and elite sports to discuss the pivotal role of personal leadership in an era of complex global change.
Thursday, August 28th 2025 - 21:08 UTC
Messi's last international game on home soil is just days away

Argentine footballing star Lionel Messi confirmed that his upcoming South American World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela on Sept. 4 will be his last home game with the national team.
Tuesday, May 27th 2025 - 15:36 UTC
Messi and Suárez launch new football club in Uruguay: Deportivo LSM

Football legends Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez have announced the creation of their own football club in Uruguay, “Deportivo LSM,” which will compete in the country’s official league system under the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) starting in 2026.
Monday, January 6th 2025 - 09:49 UTC
Messi gets US Presidential Medal of Freedom but skips awarding ceremony

Argentine footballing legend Lionel Messi was among the recipients of the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom but skipped the awarding ceremony Saturday at the White House citing previous engagements.
Wednesday, July 24th 2024 - 19:54 UTC
Argentina lose “unusual” Olympic opening game

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games kicked off Wednesday with some men's football in addition to rugby and other games, while the opening ceremony is to take place later this week.
Monday, July 15th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Injured Messi still lifts Copa America trophy for the second time in a row

Despite lacking megastar Lionel Messi for almost half of Sunday's duel, defending champions Argentina retained the Copa America with a 1-0 victory over Colombia. Lautaro Martínez scored the only goal during extra time and only eight minutes from the end following a through ball from fellow substitute Giovani Lo Celso.
Wednesday, July 10th 2024 - 07:52 UTC
Messi's Argentina advance to Copa America final

Title holders and reigning world champions Argentina Tuesday advanced once again to the Copa América final with a 2-0 win over Canada at the MetLife Stadium in the US State of New Jersey with goals from Julián Álvarez and team captain Lionel Messi.