Tag: Lionel Messi

Morocco wins historic U-17 AFCON title after penalty drama vs Mali

Morocco made history by winning their first-ever TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating two-time champions Mali 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in Saturday’s final at Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia. In a tense and evenly matched encounter, the hosts kept their composure during the shootout, with goalkeeper Zakaria Alaoui emerging as the hero after saving two penalties, sparking...

Ghanaian kid Ilyas Ansah scores in second consecutive game for Paderborn 07 promotion bid

Ghanaian youngster Ilyas Ansah was the scoresheet for FC Paderborn 07 in their hard-earned victory over 1. FC Nurnberg in the German Bundesliga Two on Saturday afternoon. Paderborn rallied from behind to claim a 3-2 win at the Max-Morlock-Stadion to cushion their promotion bid to the Bundesliga next season. Nurnberg were ahead after the just minutes into the game when Azerbaijan international forward Mahir Emreli found...
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‘Slow down!’ Yamal comparisons with Messi ‘must stop’ Barcelona told

Sevilla star Saul has explained why the comparisons between Lamine Yamal and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi need to "slow down". After Yamal's stunning rise at...

Neymar does not regret selecting Barcelona over Real Madrid: “I wanted to play with Messi.”

Neymar details how Ronaldinho's influence and wanting to play alongside Messi influenced his decision to join Barcelona. He says he doesn't regret picking Barcelona...

Messi to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami and Argentina is slated to receive the United States' highest civilian honor from President Joe Biden. Messi, along with NBA...

2024 FIFA Awards: Vinicius Jr named Men’s Best Player of the Year

Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has been named the men’s player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards. The 24-year-old and his...

‘Lionel Messi comparisons don’t help’

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal doesn't want to be compared to Lionel Messi as he aims to create history in his own way at the...

World’s oldest soccer player reaches incredible milestone

Kazuyoshi Miura, better known as ‘King Kazu’, has spent time in Brazil, Italy and Croatia during his historic career. Japanese forward Kazuyoshi Miura made his...

Lionel Messi’s wife warns him, “You’re in trouble,” and here’s why.

Lionel Messi’s wife, Antonella Rucuzzo, has jokingly issued a warning to the Argentine football star in an Instagram post. Antonella made this remark in a...

Messi equals Ronaldo’s international hat-trick record in Argentina’s thrashing of Bolivia

Lionel Messi achieved another remarkable milestone to his extensive list of national team accomplishments in Argentina's 6-0 victory over Bolivia. Messi scored his 10th hat-trick...

Medeama SC teenager Prince Owusu aims a win over FC Samartex to make fans happy.

Medeama Sporting Club’s youngster, Prince Owusu is upbeat ahead of the team’s encounter against FC Samartex in midweek. The Tarkwa-based club will lock horns with...

‘He should be calm’ – Lamine Yamal given harsh reality check by Pep Guardiola as Man City boss warns Barcelona & Spain wonderkid of...

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been given a reality check by Pep Guardiola, with the teenager informed of the need to “be calm”. The youngster...

No player is perfect, including Lionel Messi, says Hearts of Oak boss Aboubakar Ouattara

Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara has acknowledged the limitations of all players, including the legendary Lionel Messi. Speaking to the media on Thursday,...

Copa America: Argentina survive Messi scare, beat Chile to reach quarterfinals

Lionel Messi said he hoped his injury scare was “nothing serious” after receiving treatment for a right thigh problem during Argentina’s hard-fought 1-0 Copa...