LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Lionel Messi not on Argentina's Olympic soccer squad; Julián Álvarez among selections

Lionel Messi won't be in Argentina’s Olympics soccer squad as expected, but young star Julián Álvarez headlines the roster.

JULY 2, 2024

Olympic men's soccer offers underdogs hope of medals in Paris. USA back after 16-year absence

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé won't be playing at the Paris Games but men’s Olympic soccer is more about emerging players than established...

JULY 2, 2024

Forgotten Chelsea star 'open' to joining Lionel Messi in MLS after earning king's ransom in Chinese Super League | Goal.com US Former Chelsea player Oscar is reportedly considering a move to Major League Soccer after a lucrative spell in Chinese football.

JULY 2, 2024 • GOAL.COM

First-time selection Lionel Messi headlines MLS All-Star roster First-time selection Lionel Messi of Inter Miami headlines the roster for the 2024 MLS All-Star team, the league announced Monday.

JULY 1, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lionel Messi anchors 2024 MLS All-Star team Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi anchors the 2024 MLS All-Star team announced Monday.The 30-man roster will represent MLS against the best o...

JULY 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

As Messi sits, Argentina wins group; Canada also advances to Copa América quarters

Argentina won Group A to advance to the Copa América quarterfinals, while Canada also clinched a spot in the knockout stage.

JUNE 30, 2024

Lautaro Martínez scores twice and Argentina playing without Messi beats Peru 2-0 to end group play

Lautaro Martínez scored twice and Argentina, playing without the injured Lionel Messi, wrapped up Copa America group play with a 2-0 win over Peru

JUNE 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Where is Lionel Messi? Argentina icon missing for Copa America Group A clash with Peru | Sporting News Argentina's star player Lionel Messi is missing from their upcoming Copa America match against Peru. The Sporting News brings you the latest...

JUNE 29, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lionel Messi to rest for Argentina's final Copa America group match with leg injury

Lionel Messi will skip Argentina’s last Copa America group match against Peru on Saturday because of a right leg injury.

JUNE 28, 2024

Lionel Messi (groin) to sit out Argentina's last Copa group match Argentina star Lionel Messi will not play in his national team’s final Copa America group stage match against Peru on Saturday in order to r...

JUNE 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts to take center stage as psychology comes into play

The penalty shootout is a tense battle of wills over 12 yards that has become an unavoidable feature of the knockout stage.

JUNE 28, 2024

Won't face Peru Messi is out for Saturday's match against Peru due to a thigh injury, according to assistant manager Walter Samuel, per Felipe Cardenas and Ben Burrows of The Athletic. "Leo has a...

Impact Messi had concerns about an injury after he told reporters he was suffering from discomfort, with it now being known that he is affected by thigh issues and will not compete in Argentina's final group stage match at Copa America. It appears this is likely more of a cautious move, with the player being day-to-day and Argentina having already qualified for the next round. However, it will still be something to monitor in the coming days.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Lionel Messi's Argentina can still play Mexico at AT&T Stadium in Copa America Mexico’s loss to Venezuela made things difficult for fans hoping to see El Tri in Arlington.

JUNE 27, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Lionel Messi says leg injury sustained during Argentina win is 'nothing serious'

Lionel Messi told reporters that a leg injury sustained during Argentina’s 1-0 Copa America win over Chile was “nothing serious."

JUNE 26, 2024

Dealing with minor discomfort Messi was suffering from a minor discomfort to his right hamstring. According to him, "we'll see how it goes" for the final group stage clash with Peru, according to Felipe Cardena...

Impact Messi was seen receiving treatment to his hamstring during the late win against Chile Tuesday. He did go the entire 90 minutes, however is set to be questionable for Saturday's final group stage match with Peru, with Argentina already through into the quarterfinals. He has failed to score yet in the tournament, assisting once against Canada while totaling seven shots in two games.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Copa América 2024 daily recap: Argentina advances, Canada bounces back

Here's everything that happened on the sixth day of group play at Copa América.

JUNE 26, 2024

Argentina advances to Copa América quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on late goal

Lautaro Martínez scored off a rebound in the 88th minute, giving defending Copa América champion Argentina and Lionel Messi a 1-0 victory ov...

JUNE 26, 2024