Messi, Argentina and World Cup

Mascherano defends Messi, says Mexico fans still upset over World Cup loss to Argentina
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has defended Lionel Messi's celebration against Club América on Saturday night, saying Mexican fans are usually hostile toward Argentines. Messi and his teammates were subject to booing and whistling from América fans during the friendly in Las Vegas,
Watch: Lionel Messi reminds Mexican fans of Argentina's World Cup titles in friendly vs. Club América
Lionel Messi’s first 2025 preseason performance for Inter Miami against Club América in Las Vegas quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the match—not just for his goal, but for a viral celebration that sent a clear message to the fans in the stands. Like we’ve never seen him before.
Lionel Messi back to Europe? Inter Miami's contract proposal to help Argentina for 2026 World Cup
With Inter Miami's proposed new contract, Lionel Messi could return to Europe to stay fit and support Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Lionel Messi scores first goal of preseason for Inter Miami, appears to taunt Mexico fans over World Cup glory
Inter Miami may have only been back in preseason play for about five days or so but Lionel Messi didn't need long to score his first goal of 2025 facing Club America in Las Vegas. Club America opened the scoring via Henry Martin in the 31st minute but that lead only lasted three minutes for the Mexican side as Messi delivered a rare header goal.
Lionel Messi makes bold Inter Miami promise after controversial decision
Lionel Messi made a bold claim on Inter Miami's chances in the FIFA Club World Club after the Herons took down Club America, especially with the club's controversial inclusion
'Very excited' Lionel Messi drops 2026 World Cup hint as Argentina captain makes winning start to 2025 at Inter Miami
Argentina captain Lionel Messi dropped a 2026 World Cup hint after Inter Miami kicked off 2025 with a friendly win over Club America.
Former Mexico World Cup player calls out Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi for Club America celebration
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi shocked fans with his recent celebration against Club America, drawing criticism from a former Mexico World Cup player on Instagram. Inter Miami star Lionel Messi started the year with a goal in a friendly against Club America,
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Happy holidays: Lionel Messi, Argentina, still basking in World Cup festive cheer
Argentina fans hugged and danced ... Argentines are still happily reliving their third World Cup final win. The two-year anniversary of Messi’s historic win was celebrated on December 18 in ...
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“I was embarrassed to say I wanted to come back” - When Lionel Messi made confession about his international retirement in 2016
Lionel Messi once confessed that he was embarrassed to return to the Argentina national team after temporarily taking international retirement in 2016.
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What Can We Expect From World Cup Winner Lionel Messi In 2025?
What can we expect from Argentina World Cup winner, soccer star and national team captain Lionel Messi in 2025? The legend will turn 38 years old on June 24th, but millions across the globe ...
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The World Cup winners heading to FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Busquets, Fernandez, Griezmann, Mbappe, Messi, Muller and more feature as FIFA looks at the World Cup winners set to play at FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
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France Coach Deschamps Says Will Leave After 2026 World Cup
led France to World Cup glory in Russia in 2018 and guided them to the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar where they lost to Lionel Messi's Argentina on penalties. Following the ...
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"They made Messi world champion" - Bruno Alves asks Portugal stars to emulate Argentina players and help Cristiano Ronaldo lift World Cup
Former Portuguese defender Bruno Alves has implored Portuguese players to emulate Lionel Messi's Argentina and help Cristiano Ronaldo win the FIFA World Cup before his retirement. Alves has ...