News for 'Lionel Messi'

Teammate surprised as Messi pops up in group chat!

Teammate surprised as Messi pops up in group chat!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi has already proved to be a team player at his new club Inter Miami as the Argentine forward surprised a team mate in the players' group chat.

The Great Messi Mystery: Where Will He Go Next?

The Great Messi Mystery: Where Will He Go Next?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Messi's future at PSG has been the subject of much speculation in recent days

It's a Neon Christmas for Messi and family

It's a Neon Christmas for Messi and family

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Lionel Messi and his family are celebrating the Christmas season at home in Argentina.

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup?

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni would love to see the superstar -- who is one of only six players to compete in five World Cups -- suit up for the next World Cup.

He isn't going anywhere; Diego Maradona is eternal: Messi

He isn't going anywhere; Diego Maradona is eternal: Messi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Argentina captain Lionel Messi paid rich tributes to football legend Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack.

PIX: Messi magic continues as Inter Miami reach final

PIX: Messi magic continues as Inter Miami reach final

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi notched his ninth goal in six matches as Inter Miami crushed Philadelphia Union 4-1 to reach the Leagues Cup final.

Messi's Argentina Celebrate Final Berth

Messi's Argentina Celebrate Final Berth

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

This is Argentina's 6th final and their second shot at the trophy in the last two attempts. They were beaten by Germany in the 2014 final.

Messi To Celebrate Xi's 70th Birthday!

Messi To Celebrate Xi's 70th Birthday!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Messi and his national team will play a friendly match against Australia today, June 15, on Chinese Communist tyrant Xi Jinping's 70th birthday.

Messi completes signing for Beckham's Inter Miami

Messi completes signing for Beckham's Inter Miami

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Argentine great Lionel Messi has completed his signing for Inter Miami on a deal that will keep him in Florida until 2025.

Kohli, Dhoni, Messi welcome New Year in style

Kohli, Dhoni, Messi welcome New Year in style

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Kohli posted some classy pictures from their date night with a heart emoji.

Meeting of legends: Djokovic's good wishes for Messi

Meeting of legends: Djokovic's good wishes for Messi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

The duo were all smiles for the camera and Djokovic posted pictures of their epic meeting on his social media handles.

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India's live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities are bracing for sold-out weekends. Travel operators, too, are curating packages built entirely around concerts.

China furious over Messi's Hong Kong no show

China furious over Messi's Hong Kong no show

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Some mainland fans travelled 12 hours from Xinjiang to Hong Kong to see Messi, the Global Times wrote, with the disappointment of the government and fans "entirely understandable. The impact of this incident has far exceeded the realm of sports."

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina dominated the opening stages and earned the penalty when Di Maria was fouled by Ousmane Dembele, with Messi sending France keeper Hugo Lloris the wrong way to move to the top of the goalscoring charts in Qatar.

Messi pic breaks records on Instagram

Messi pic breaks records on Instagram

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Messi's Instagram post with the Copa America trophy has become the platform's most-liked sports photograph.

'Messi's adventure with PSG will come to an end'

'Messi's adventure with PSG will come to an end'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Paris Saint Germain confirmed on Saturday that Lionel Messi's PSG adventure will come to an end at the end of this season.

Ronaldo's influence off the charts; Messi hot on his heels

Ronaldo's influence off the charts; Messi hot on his heels

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo has yet again left the competition behind as the five-time Ballon D'Or winner was named Instagram's top earner for the third year in a row.

Messi's footprints will join those of the greats

Messi's footprints will join those of the greats

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The historic Maracana stadium has hosted two World Cup finals, in 1950 and 2014, and saw Messi and his squad become 2021 Copa America champions by beating Brazil 1-0.

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Player award

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Player award

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Erling Haaland helped Manchester City win three major trophies.

Messi, Mbappe keep the cash counters ringing

Messi, Mbappe keep the cash counters ringing

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Global sales of soccer gear were up more than 700% for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar versus the 2018 World Cup in Russia across the Fanatics network of online stores.

PIX! 'Every game is precious' Messi superfan joins scores of giddy fans

PIX! 'Every game is precious' Messi superfan joins scores of giddy fans

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Zhang Jiao, after realising her dream of witnessing Argentina soccer great Lionel Messi lift the World Cup every match he plays from now on is "precious".

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England midfielder receiving 11,176 selections from his peers.

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Travellers are turning concerts into full-fledged weekend getaways, giving rise to the 'gigcation' -- a short, experience-led micro-holiday.

Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023

Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Erling Haaland had the same points as Lionel Messi but lost out by having fewer first-place votes from national team captains.

How Messi fired MSL into global stardom

How Messi fired MSL into global stardom

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Messi mania highlights 'epic' year for MLS, Garber says

Messi revives Argentina, but can he match Maradona?

Messi revives Argentina, but can he match Maradona?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Lionel Messi drew level with Diego Maradona's number of World Cup goals and appearances on Saturday, but the current No. 10 knows that only winning the trophy at long last will earn him the same eternal love of his fellow Argentines.

Messi had trouble adapting after PSG move

Messi had trouble adapting after PSG move

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi said he and his family had trouble adapting after his move to Paris St Germain in 2021.

Messi Fan Wins Kolkata Best Director Prize

Messi Fan Wins Kolkata Best Director Prize

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Argentine film director Virna Molina, wearing World Cup winner Lionel Messi's jersey No 10, receives the trophy and certificate for winning the Golden Royal Bengal Tiger award for Best Director at the Kolkata International Film Festival.

Messi confirms he plans to play for Beckham's Inter Miami

Messi confirms he plans to play for Beckham's Inter Miami

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi intends to join Major Soccer League side Inter Miami as a free agent, the Argentina forward said on Wednesday.

Messi greater than Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni

Messi greater than Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, Argentina's World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni said.

Not a cricket expert, but... Modi just took a subtle dig at Pakistan

Not a cricket expert, but... Modi just took a subtle dig at Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking to American podcaster Lex Fridman, stated that India is a better cricket team than Pakistan, citing recent results.

Argentina still best in the world, says FIFA

Argentina still best in the world, says FIFA

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Reigning world champions Argentina have kept top spot in the final FIFA men's world ranking of 2024 for a second consecutive year, with no changes in the top 10 of the latest list published on Thursday.

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Vinicius Jr's remarkable performances at Real Madrid have put the 24-year-old forward as the odds-on favourite to claim his first Ballon d'Or when the award for the best player in the world is announced in Paris on Monday.

What Are Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo Doing In Kerala?

What Are Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo Doing In Kerala?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

FIFA tweeted a picture of the cutouts, saying 'World Cup fever has hit Kerala'.

Al-Hilal tempts Messi with lucrative offer for next season

Al-Hilal tempts Messi with lucrative offer for next season

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The 35-year-old Messi has also been linked in the media with a move back to boyhood club Barcelona

Messi says Brazil, France, England his main obstacles

Messi says Brazil, France, England his main obstacles

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Copa American champions Argentina are unbeaten in 35 games and if this is to be Messi's final World Cup, they are in the form to deliver the title.

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Argentina's World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi was named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year, while sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged the top women's honour.

Leader Messi key to Argentina's WC title hopes

Leader Messi key to Argentina's WC title hopes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Pochettino, who is well aware of Messi's game-changing abilities having worked with the 35-year-old last season, said he was still the best player in the world.

Suarez Sparks Ugly Scenes After Leagues Cup Final

Suarez Sparks Ugly Scenes After Leagues Cup Final

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Suarez appeared to be caught on camera spitting at the staffer in video that went viral on social media.

Messi surpasses Maradona in his 1,000th career game

Messi surpasses Maradona in his 1,000th career game

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

In total, he has scored 788 career goals.