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  Watch: Lionel Messi scores 35-yard wonder goal vs PSG before missing penalty

  Football | March 11, 2021 8:02 IST

  With Barca trailing early in the match, Messi took matters into this own hands, smashing an unstoppable shot past Navas with ferocious power.

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  Watch: Lionel Messi's mesmerising free-kick in Barcelona's win over Athletic Bilbao

  Football | February 01, 2021 6:30 IST

  The Argentine great opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a free-kick shot that curled over the wall and found the top corner for his 12th league goal.

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  Watch: Ter Stegen amazing saves guide Lionel Messi-less Barcelona to Spanish Super Cup final

  Football | January 14, 2021 8:45 IST

  Marc-Andre ter Stegen made two crucial saves in extra time and then stopped two penalties in the shootout.

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  Pele pays rich tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentine breaks his record

  Football | December 20, 2020 9:56 IST

  The legendary Brazilian footballer says he admires Messi very much after the Argentine surpasses Pele's higest goalscorer record for a single club.

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  La Liga: Lionel Messi comes off bench to score 2 in Barcelona’s 5-2 win against Real Betis

  Football | November 07, 2020 23:54 IST

  It was Messi’s first league game as a substitute in more than a year. Assistant coach Alfred Schreuder said before kickoff that Messi “was not fresh.”

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  A chip over Albacete: 15 years ago, Lionel Messi began his great goalscoring journey with Barcelona

  Football | May 01, 2020 15:56 IST

  Exactly 15 years ago, Lionel Messi in his no. 30 jersey scored his maiden goal for Barcelona to mark his arrival at the big stage.

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  La Liga: Back with FC Barcelona, Messi thrives in 2-0 win over Espanyol

  Football | March 31, 2019 0:04 IST

  After struggling for Argentina yet again, Messi returned to Barcelona and thrived as usual, scoring twice in the team's 2-0 win over Espanyol in the Catalan derby on Saturday.

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  Will pick Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo, says Brazilian legend Pele

  Football | October 05, 2018 16:12 IST

  Pele said many people compared him with George Best but they had different styles and same was the scene with Messi and Ronaldo.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Neymar urged to stop acting, win titles to get FIFA award

  Football | July 05, 2018 13:35 IST

  A debate about Neymar faking injury and overreacting to tackles is polarizing opinion between European outrage and Brazilian defence.

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  Argentina's warm-up match with Israel cancelled after Messi and Co receive threats

  Football | June 06, 2018 17:07 IST

  The warm-up match between the two nations was cancelled due to fierce pro-Palestinian protests, where the Messi led Argentina received various threats despite the tickets being sold out.

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  Where's Messi? Tributes missing in his native Argentina city

  Football | May 28, 2018 16:05 IST

  Why does Rosario, a city that lives and breathes soccer, seem to have an ambivalent relationship with Lionel Messi - the world's most famous footballer?

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  Andres Iniesta set to play 'emotional' final FC Barcelona game at Camp Nou

  Football | May 20, 2018 17:54 IST

  FC Barcelona mid-field maestro Andrés Iniesta, who delighted their fans for 16 years, will play his last match for the League Champions on Sunday at the Camp Nou against Real Sociedad. 

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  FIFA WC friendlies: Ronaldo's brace revives Portugal; Messi-less Argentina defeat Italy

  Football | March 24, 2018 10:22 IST

  Ronaldo scored in added time as Egypt led from the front with the help of Mohamed Salah scoring, but it was the Real Madrid superstar who had the last say.

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  La Liga: FC Barcelona edge Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid draw Villarreal

  Football | October 29, 2017 16:20 IST

  Messi again showcased his multi skillset with a dazzling display of playmaking and finishing while leading Barcelona to another win.

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  The want away Brazilians: Neymar Jr and Philippe Countinho

  Football | July 29, 2017 19:20 IST

  Neymar and Coutinho both have been the top priority for FC Barcelona as one wishes to leave Camp Nou and the other from Liverpool wishes to join the Catalans.

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  Manchester City thrash Real Madrid 4-1 in Pre-Season tour

  Football | July 27, 2017 16:41 IST

  In the Pre season tour, Manchester City defeated Real Madrid as Raheem Sterling shines for the men in blue while the Madristas woes continue on.

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  Lionel Messi to extend contract with Barcelona until 2021

  Football | July 05, 2017 19:50 IST

  The 30-year old Messi has repeatedly said he wanted to play the best years of his career at his beloved club - Barcelona.

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  Pele urges Messi not to retire from international football

  Football | July 02, 2016 9:52 IST

  Brazil legend Pele has become the latest high-profile name to call for Lionel Messi to retract his decision to retire from international football.

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  Messi the best in last 10 years, no intention to head FIFA: Pele

  Football | October 12, 2015 21:33 IST

  Kolkata: Football king Pele on Monday rated Argentina's talismanic forward Lionel Messi as the best footballer of the last ten years and declared he has no intention of heading FIFA.However, the Brazilian legend refused to

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  Barcelona, Valencia register first wins in Champions League

  Football | September 30, 2015 17:40 IST

  Barcelona: Spanish clubs FC Barcelona and Valencia each chalked up their first victories of the 2015-16 Champions League campaign with wins over German side Bayer Leverkusen and French team Lyon, respectively.English club Arsenal lost 2-3