LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Argentina fed plans to beg Lionel Messi to return as Jorge Sampaoli rejects manager job

It's going to be hard to convince Messi to return if the AFA can't hire a new coach.

JULY 29, 2016

Juan Roman Riquelme says Lionel Messi should get to pick new Argentina manager

The Argentina legend says that the national team needs to give Messi anything and everything.

JULY 28, 2016

Violent soccer brawl breaks out between fans and players in Argentina

Stop us if you've heard this before.

JULY 27, 2016

Peruvian team tries to pull off Messi-Suarez tandem penalty, fails miserably

Easily imitated, but rarely duplicated.

JULY 27, 2016

Check out Lionel Messi's new platinum blonde hair

That is one way to react to an awful summer.

JULY 24, 2016

Lionel Messi cuts vacation short, returns to Barcelona early for preseason

Exhale, Barcelona fans. It looks like your ace is going to be ready to start the season.

JULY 23, 2016

Suarez says there's 'no debate,' Messi is better than Ronaldo

Luis Suarez thinks Lionel Messi's impact should guarantee him the Ballon d'Or.

JULY 23, 2016

What transfers do La Liga's top teams need to make?

Even teams that are perennial trophy-winners have transfer needs.

JULY 21, 2016

Jose Mourinho changes mind, says Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo

The Manchester United manager has had a change of heart when it comes to Cristiano Ronaldo.

JULY 19, 2016

Lionel Messi reportedly cancels Turkey trip amid military coup

Messi was set to play in Samuel Eto'o's charity match on Saturday.

JULY 15, 2016

Which Pokémon is your favorite soccer star?

No, we couldn't match 'em all.

JULY 13, 2016

Barcelona's #WeAreAllMessi campaign is, at best, misguided

Messi broke his social contract with the people.

JULY 9, 2016

Argentina president says he thinks Lionel Messi will return to national team

It's getting political now.

JULY 7, 2016

Messi's missed penalty ball is about to make one fan an absurd amount of money

Would you sell or keep a piece of history?

JULY 7, 2016

We have no idea who will hire the new Argentina manager

The federation doesn't seem to have anyone in charge.

JULY 7, 2016

Lionel Messi and his dad sentenced to 21 months for tax fraud, but won't go to prison

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) A Barcelona court has given Lionel Messi and his father suspended sentences of 21 months in prison for tax fraud.

JULY 6, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo says it hurt to see Lionel Messi cry

We're not sure if we believe him.

JULY 5, 2016

Hundreds rally in Argentina, begging Lionel Messi not to retire from national team

Pouring rain didn't stop fans from showing up and asking Messi to keep playing soccer.

JULY 3, 2016