News for 'Lionel Messi'

'We are waiting for you': Messi gets death threats

'We are waiting for you': Messi gets death threats

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The message of support from Newell's was posted on social media hours before Saturday's home game against Barracas Central in the Argentine league.

It seemed after 2022 World Cup I was retiring, but now...: Messi

It seemed after 2022 World Cup I was retiring, but now...: Messi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is not thinking about his international future beyond next year's Copa America, where he will try to lead the country to a second successive continental title at the tournament in the United States.

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A Saudi Arabian businessman is leading bidding to watch the latest chapter in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's celebrated rivalry in global soccer with a 10 million riyals ($2.66 million) offer for a ticket to a showpiece game.

'Lucky' Australian player bags Messi's World Cup shirt

'Lucky' Australian player bags Messi's World Cup shirt

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Australia midfielder Cameron Devlin did not play a minute of the World Cup but left Qatar with one of its biggest prizes after exchanging jerseys with Argentina's Lionel Messi.

Mexican boxer Alvarez apologises to Messi after threat

Mexican boxer Alvarez apologises to Messi after threat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Alvarez tweeted that he got carried away and apologised to Messi and the people of Argentina.

What Are Messi-Ronaldo Doing In Kolkata?

What Are Messi-Ronaldo Doing In Kolkata?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

A confectioner in Kolkata displays confectionery created in the likeness of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on Sunday, the opening day of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

These Argentines Want A Messi Tattoo

These Argentines Want A Messi Tattoo

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Fans get their body tattooed after Argentina's soccer national team won FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 20, 2022.

Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar and PSG's owner, was a happy man as he enveloped PSG players Messi, Mbappe and Angel Di Maria with a warm hug.

Messi to be part of world-renowned entertainment troupe

Messi to be part of world-renowned entertainment troupe

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Cirque du Soleil to make show on Lionel Messi

Messi NOT retiring: 'Want to continue as world champion'

Messi NOT retiring: 'Want to continue as world champion'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"I want to continue playing as a World Cup champion."

Messi leads Argentina win in 1st game as world champs

Messi leads Argentina win in 1st game as world champs

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Lionel Scaloni picked the same starting line-up from the World Cup final win over France as they looked dominant from the start

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'I had a feeling from within that this tournament (Asia Cup) would be something special, but I did not think that I would become the player-of-the-tournament.'

PHOTOS: Meet Mr and Mrs Messi!

PHOTOS: Meet Mr and Mrs Messi!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo's wedding.

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Not only the senior team but the young Blue Colts also emerged victorious in the SAFF Men's U-19 champions after hammering Pakistan in the final and clinching a vigorous 3-0 victory.

PIX: Messi tattoos a huge hit in Argentina!

PIX: Messi tattoos a huge hit in Argentina!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Many flocked to Buenos Aires's tattoo parlors to commission designs depicting Lionel Messi.

PHOTOS: Messi's statue hacked down again

PHOTOS: Messi's statue hacked down again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Argentina's Lionel Messi is used to being hacked down by desperate defenders but his statue in Buenos Aires has suffered even rougher treatment for the second time this year.

PIX: Messi keeps dream alive with magic strike

PIX: Messi keeps dream alive with magic strike

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Lionel Messi kept his dream of winning his first World Cup alive by rifling in the opening goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Mexico in World Cup Group C, proving he was far from done in the tournament.

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Messi's image is everywhere, adorning the sides of buildings.

As Messi fallout grows in China, Hangzhou cancels Argentina friendly

As Messi fallout grows in China, Hangzhou cancels Argentina friendly

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Chinese sporting authorities have cancelled next month's friendly international between Argentina and Nigeria amid a growing backlash against Lionel Messi's failure to play in an Inter Miami match in Hong Kong last week.

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last WC game

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last WC game

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'I feel very happy, to be able to achieve this, to finish my World Cup journey by playing my last game in a final'

Kolkata's 'Messi' fights Coronavirus

Kolkata's 'Messi' fights Coronavirus

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'Very much proud of you My Pushpa... Be safe n healthy & make others healthy.'

Messi breaks silence: Reveals why he missed Hong Kong tie

Messi breaks silence: Reveals why he missed Hong Kong tie

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Messi clarified why he could not take part in the game after his name was attached to false narratives.

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Emma Hayes, who led Chelsea to the 2021 Champions League final, is joined on The Best FIFA Women's Coach shortlist by England manager Sarina Wiegman and Canada coach Beverly Priestman.

SEE: Messi makes video call to family after Copa win

SEE: Messi makes video call to family after Copa win

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

But his family could not join him in Brazil for the Copa due to COVID-19 restrictions, so he found the next best way to celebrate with them -- a video call!

Messi's four-match Argentina ban lifted

Messi's four-match Argentina ban lifted

Rediff.com5 May 2017

'Despite the fact that the FIFA Appeal Committee considered Lionel Messi's behaviour as reproachable, the former concluded that the evidence available was not sufficient to establish...(sanctions) could be applied'

PICS: Messi breaks drought, wins first major title with Argentina

PICS: Messi breaks drought, wins first major title with Argentina

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Barcelona striker has won the FIFA World Player of the Year a record six times and is widely considered one of the greatest players ever to play the game, alongside Pele and countryman Diego Maradona. But his inability to win an international title with Argentina always left an asterisk beside his name on the all-time greats list.

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Following his debut, Messi made just eight more appearances for the first team that season.

Messi carries Argentina's hopes vs Netherland

Messi carries Argentina's hopes vs Netherland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Messi's World Cup chase takes centre stage in quarter-final clash

Tributes pour in as Messi lays claim to the GOAT

Tributes pour in as Messi lays claim to the GOAT

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina came out on top over France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final at Lusail by 4-2 on penalties after both teams finished 3-3 at extra time.

World Cup Qualifier PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

World Cup Qualifier PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Brazil pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 away victory over Chile in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

PIX: Messi curls in magical free-kick winner on Inter Miami debut

PIX: Messi curls in magical free-kick winner on Inter Miami debut

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi made a rousing debut for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami as he scored a stoppage-time winner to beat Liga MX's Cruz Azul 2-1 on Friday in their Leagues Cup opener in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Messi's private jet makes emergency landing

Messi's private jet makes emergency landing

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The plane was heading to Tenerife, Spain but was grounded at Zaventem at 9:10am on Friday due to a technical issue.

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 100th career singles title after breezing past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face either third seed Taylor Fritz or rising Czech Jakub Mensik.

World Champs Messi And Co Return Home

World Champs Messi And Co Return Home

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Scenes from the champion team's homecoming...

'Unfair for Messi to retire without a World Cup'

'Unfair for Messi to retire without a World Cup'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Messi or Suarez should win World Cup if not Spain, says Luis Enrique

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Galtier said all other players returned as per the schedule and will be available for Wednesday's game, including France striker Kylian Mbappe.

'If you like Cristiano, you don't have to hate Messi'

'If you like Cristiano, you don't have to hate Messi'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ronaldo admitted that both of them changed the history of football and urged his fans to not hate on Messi.

FIFA WC: Green Falcons sink talons into Messi's dream

FIFA WC: Green Falcons sink talons into Messi's dream

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Messi said his team knew Saudi Arabia, despite being the team ranked second-lowest in the tournament, could hurt them.

What if Messi leaves Barcelona...

What if Messi leaves Barcelona...

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Messi's contract with Barcelona is set to come to an end this season

Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial obstacles'

Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial obstacles'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Argentina striker Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract, the La Liga club said on Thursday, citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of deal.