LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Van Gaal's World Cup with Dutch has hugs, kisses and dancing

Three wins from the title that has eluded the Netherlands, Louis van Gaal has filled his World Cup with hugs, kisses and dancing

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

England defender Walker aims to contain Mbappe at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe is living up to his reputation at the World Cup as the man best-placed to succeed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as soccer’s biggest star

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Netherlands' Noppert on Messi in World Cup: `He's a human'

Andries Noppert is ready to face Lionel Messi if the Argentina star takes a penalty kick in Friday’s World Cup quarterfinal match

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo loses Portugal spot to sully World Cup journey

The dream is still alive for Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't start Portugal’s game against Switzerland in the round of 16 of the World Cup

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Messi is Argentina' - Alves wary of superstar's threat but insists Brazil cannot look beyond Croatia tie Brazil legend Dani Alves says Lionel Messi is in top form at the World Cup but has urged his side to focus on their quarter-final tie with C...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

World Cup turning into a superstar showcase as bracket narrows

Messi. Ronaldo. Neymar. Mbappe. Kane. The stars are all still in contention in Qatar, and Martin Rogers says it's setting up an incredible r...

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Fires in opener versus Australia Messi scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Australia.

Impact Messi continues his stellar performance at the WC and overall this season with another spectacular performance. He netted his third goal in four matches from 19 shots while also adding one assist on 13 chances created and 10 crosses and will surely post more threat in the quarterfinals.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe matches Lionel Messi World Cup goalscoring record Kylian Mbappe has matched Lionel Messi’s World Cup goalscoring record against Poland.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lionel Messi previews Argentina's World Cup clash with the Netherlands Lionel Messi previews Argentina’s World Cup clash with the Netherlands.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

World Cup hits and misses: Lionel Messi magic gives Argentina hope while Louis van Gaal deserves Netherlands trust Plus: Credit for Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni after turning Argentinas World Cup around, while Australia should be proud and United States...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • SKY.COM

World Cup 2022 highlights: Messi, Argentina defeat Australia, 2-1

Lionel Messi and Argentina pulled off a dramatic win over Australia to advance to the quarterfinals. Here are the top plays!

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Lionel Messi rights a mind-boggling historical wrong in Argentina win

Lionel Messi scored his first-ever goal in the knockout round of the World Cup. Yes, you read that correctly. And Argentina advanced past Au...

DECEMBER 3, 2022

World Cup Now: How does Argentina stack up with the Netherlands?

The "World Cup Now" crew breaks down Argentina's chances against the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Messi says this World Cup special now his sons old enough to enjoy it Lionel Messi has said the 2022 World Cup is a “spectacular” experience for him because his sons are now old enough to appreciate Argentina’s...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Most games played in history? Lionel Messi reaches 1000 matches mark at World Cup 2022 Lionel Messi reached another milestone in his decorated career, playing a total of 1000 matches as a professional between club and national...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Messi nets in 1,000th game as Argentina book quarter-final Lionel Messi scored in his landmark 1,000th game as Argentina survived a late scare to beat Australia 2-1 and book a quarter-final date with...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Most games played in history? Lionel Messi reaches 1000 matches mark at World Cup 2022 Lionel Messi reached another milestone in his decorated career, playing a total of 1000 matches as a professional between club and national...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Messi scores, Argentina reaches World Cup quarterfinals

Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th professional game with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup to lead into the quarterfinals with a Argentina to a 2-1 win over Austral...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS