LIONEL MESSI NEWS

12 years ago today: Watch Lionel Messi score his iconic first Barcelona goal

Today marks a very special anniversary for Leo Messi.

MAY 1, 2017

The one player each European powerhouse can't afford to lose

It'd be tough to replace these guys if they were to leave their clubs.

APRIL 27, 2017

What would be the best attacking team in the world? This is the XI that could shred any defense

This team's not going to have a problem scoring goals.

APRIL 26, 2017

Watch Julia Roberts geek out over meeting Ronaldo and Messi at El Clasico

The Oscar-winning actress gets starstruck around Cristiano Ronaldo too.

APRIL 24, 2017

Recapping Lionel Messi's incredible El Clasico performance

It was an amazing day for Messi, even by his standards.

APRIL 24, 2017

The celebration: Lionel Messi's embrace of evil in El Clasico

This is a Messi we have never seen before.

APRIL 24, 2017

The most hilarious reactions to Messi's infamous El Clasico goal celebration

The internet had fun with Messi's stone-cold shirt celebration from El Clasico.

APRIL 24, 2017

This Barcelona tribute video for Messi's 500th goal will give you goosebumps

After Messi's incredible El Clasico, Barcelona took a touching look back at his first-ever goal.

APRIL 24, 2017

Watch the stunning Messi and Rakitic goals to secure Barcelona's El Clasico win

This El Clasico was a classic, and these special goals are why.

APRIL 23, 2017

How to watch Real Madrid vs. Barcelona in El Clasico

Your complete viewing guide to El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

APRIL 23, 2017

10 years ago today, Leo Messi mirrored Diego Maradona to score his greatest ever goal

19-year-old Messi cemented his status as a future all-time great on that day.

APRIL 18, 2017

Watch previously unseen footage of Lionel Messi bossing with Barca's U-16 team

Surprise! He's pretty darn good.

APRIL 1, 2017

Who's leading the European golden shoe race?

These are the names atop Europe's scoring charts.

MARCH 30, 2017

Lionel Messi denies swearing at official, claims he cursed 'to the air'

The Argentina ace was slapped with a four-game ban after lashing out.

MARCH 29, 2017

A Messi-less Argentina loss has them facing the possibility of missing the World Cup

There's a real chance that Argentina don't make the World Cup.

MARCH 29, 2017

Tuesday's Sports in Brief

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MARCH 29, 2017

Argentina's president tweets 'a hug for Leo' following Messi's suspension

Lionel Messi's suspension has Argentina's president sending along support.

MARCH 28, 2017

Lionel Messi suspended 4 matches for insulting ref as Argentina's World Cup hopes hang in balance

Argentina are in the middle of a fight to make the World Cup.

MARCH 28, 2017

Police seize nearly 1,500 kilos of cocaine branded with Lionel Messi's face in Peru

The haul was valued at $85 million, according to reports.

MARCH 23, 2017

Egypt's best known archaeologist called Messi an idiot

CAIRO (AP) Egypt's best known archaeologist apologized after he angrily called Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi ''an idiot'' because the striker seemed to show little inte...

MARCH 8, 2017

Watch Lionel Messi scythe through Celta Vigo's entire defense to score gorgeous goal

Lionel Messi was feeling himself vs. Celta Vigo.

MARCH 4, 2017

This club wouldn’t sign Lionel Messi even if he played for free

Turkish second division side Altinordu have a strict locals-only policy.

MARCH 2, 2017