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  Lionel Messi's Argentina draw 1-1 with Chile at Copa America

  Football | June 15, 2021 6:30 IST

  The game at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro was also marked by a tribute to Argentine football great Diego Maradona, who died in November at age 60.

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  Copa America 2021: Messi eyes for 'biggest dream' with Argentina

  Football | June 14, 2021 7:18 IST

  The 33-year-old football star might have one of his final chances at the Copa America.

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  When I am sad, I watch Lionel Messi's videos and it makes me happy: Sunil Chhetri

  Football | June 12, 2021 17:24 IST

  The 36-year-old Chhetri has more than once brushed aside any comparison with Messi whom he has overtaken to be the second highest international goal-scorer among active players.

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  Messi, Di Maria and Aguero in Argentina's Copa America squad

  Football | June 11, 2021 9:35 IST

  Defender Juan Foyth and striker Lucas Ocampos are the most notable absentees from the 28-player squad, despite featuring regularly since Lionel Scaloni became head coach in 2018.

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  I don't count goals, we'll talk about it 10 years later: Sunil Chhetri after surpassing Lionel Messi

  Football | June 08, 2021 17:17 IST

  The seasoned striker, who helped India register their first win in six years in World Cup qualifiers, now stands only behind Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (103) in the active international goal-scorers' list.

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  Sunil Chhetri overtakes Lionel Messi, one goal away from entering all-time top-10

  Football | June 08, 2021 11:50 IST

  The 36-year-old Chhetri achieved the staggering feat with his brace against against Bangladesh in the joint preliminary qualifying round match for 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup here on Monday night.

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  After Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he is next best: Mourinho as he picks Euro 2020 favourites

  Football | June 06, 2021 13:35 IST

  While the famed manager is impressed with England he couldn't help but admire the strength and quality of current world champions France.

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  Argentina draw after 7-month halt of World Cup qualifiers

  Football | June 04, 2021 10:12 IST

  The result will keep Lionel Messi's Argentine team in second spot in South American qualifying if leader Brazil doesn't lose to Ecuador in Porto Alegre on Friday.

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  Lionel Messi and Argentina team pay tribute to Diego Maradona

  Football | June 04, 2021 8:07 IST

  Messi, his teammates and coach Lionel Scaloni watched the unveiling of a bronze statue of the soccer great at the Único Madres de Ciudades stadium, in Santiago del Estero.

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  Lionel Messi all set to renew Barcelona contract by two years: Report

  Football | June 02, 2021 11:46 IST

  Messi has reached a two-year contract with Barca and all he needs to do is sign a new paper to confirm the deal, reports Spanish sports daily Marca.

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  Barcelona president ‘moderately optimistic’ that Lionel Messi will stay at club

  Football | May 28, 2021 19:01 IST

  Barcelona finished the Spanish league in third place and was knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16. Its only title was the Copa del Rey.

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  Lionel Messi to skip Barcelona's final game of Spanish season

  Football | May 21, 2021 16:18 IST

  Messi's contract expires at the end of this season, and he hasn't given an indication he will sign a new one.

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  Argentina creates strict bubble ahead of Copa America

  Football | May 21, 2021 7:27 IST

  The national team complex in Ezeiza will become a fortress to host superstar Lionel Messi and his teammates for the tournament, which will be played between June 13-July 10.

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  Barcelona president preparing club's revamping process

  Football | May 19, 2021 21:03 IST

  Barcelona has one Spanish league match left this season but it’s not in contention for the title anymore in what will be a disappointing ending to another complicated season for the Catalan club.

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  Lionel Messi closer to leaving as Barcelona plan major squad overhaul

  Football | May 19, 2021 13:22 IST

  Club president Joan Laporta has hinted that after a below satisfactory season, Barca need to let go many of his stars and build a new team from scratch.

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  With Barcelona out of title race, Messi has future to decide

  Football | May 17, 2021 12:16 IST

  With Barcelona's season effectively over, Lionel Messi now has a big decision to make. Should he finish out his career at the club that helped him become an all-time football great?

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  Watch: Lionel Messi goal not enough; Barcelona go out of La Liga title race with loss to Celta Vigo

  Football | May 17, 2021 8:31 IST

  Barcelona played a man down from the 83rd after defender Clément Lenglet was sent off as Santi Mina brace nullified Messi's 30th goal of the season.

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  Watch: Lionel Messi scores wonderful half-volley goal vs Levante

  Football | May 12, 2021 8:49 IST

  Messi received a cross floated cross from Jordi Alba from the left flank and the Argentine magician wasted no time to hit the ball at half-volley in the air to place it past Levante goalkeeper Aitor Fernandez.

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  Lionel Messi, Barcelona teammates in trouble for major COVID breach

  Football | May 05, 2021 7:35 IST

  Messi invited his teammates and their partners for a barbecue to help the squad bond ahead of a decisive Spanish league match next weekend.

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  Lionel Messi supports social media boycott by English football

  Football | May 02, 2021 9:00 IST

  The Barcelona forward’s message coincides with a four-day boycott of social media by soccer leagues, clubs and players in England to protest against online racial abuse and discrimination.