Messi dazzles with brace in last home qualifier

'Being able to finish this way here with my people is what I always dreamed of.'   IMAGE: Lionel Messi holds the record for most goals (36) in South American qualifiers. Photograph: Kai......

Messi leads new-look Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

IMAGE: Argentina have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Photograph: Rodrigo Valle/Reuters Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the......

Messi's girlfriend gives birth to son Thiago

World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has become a father for the first time following the birth of his son Thiago on Friday. "Leo Messi is a father," his club Barcelona said in a brief statement......

WC Qualifier: Messi-less Argentina humiliate Brazil

IMAGE: Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul, Julian Alvarez and Cristian Romero celebrate after qualify to the World Cup 2026. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian/Reuters Brazil were humiliated 4-1 by......

Messi's son Thiago has little interest in football

IMAGE: Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo and son Thiago after winning the Copa del Rey final. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images Argentina talisman Lionel......