News for 'Messi'

Is Lamine Yamal The Next Messi?

Is Lamine Yamal The Next Messi?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Lamine Yamal is great, you all saw him in this tournament, he won the best young player award in this tournament, and he is proving himself day after day, I think he has no limits.'

EPL PIX: Liverpool ease past City! Title race all but over?

EPL PIX: Liverpool ease past City! Title race all but over?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Manchester City.

'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.

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.

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

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga.

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri's return from international retirement at 40 highlights the lack of quality strikers in Indian football.

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the US league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day.'

Messi statue to stand next to Maradona, Pele

Messi statue to stand next to Maradona, Pele

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona's shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and a statue of the diminutive forward will stand alongside those of his predecessor and Brazil great Pele at the South American federation's museum.

Messi's PSG exit confirmed: Last game set for Saturday

Messi's PSG exit confirmed: Last game set for Saturday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris St Germain against Clermont on Saturday

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award five times, did not receive a nomination for the first time in 20 years.

PIX: Milestone Messi 'tricks' Argentina to big win

PIX: Milestone Messi 'tricks' Argentina to big win

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Lionel Messi surpassed the 100-goals mark for World Cup champions Argentina on Tuesday by scoring a hat-trick in their 7-0 friendly win over Curacao.

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.

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.

EPL PIX: Spirited Chelsea rally to beat West Ham

EPL PIX: Spirited Chelsea rally to beat West Ham

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Chelsea recovered to beat West Ham United 2-1 to jump to fourth place in the English Premier League on Monday.

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

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'Reena stayed in the next building. We fell in love but had to meet secretly because her parents didn't approve of me.' 'I would always be afraid that her parents would get her married off to somebody else.'

PIX: Messi lights up Beijing with fastest goal of international career

PIX: Messi lights up Beijing with fastest goal of international career

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

A sea of blue-and-white had greeted the teams as they stepped out onto the pitch with an overwhelming majority of the 68,000 capacity crowd sporting Argentina jerseys.

Messi's Birthday Gift To Mahie Gill!

Messi's Birthday Gift To Mahie Gill!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

And the actress is thrilled!

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

PSG Teammates Give Messi Guard Of Honour

PSG Teammates Give Messi Guard Of Honour

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

World Cup-winning Captain Lionel Messi received a king's welcome in Paris on Wednesday.

Messi's Magical Solo Goal!

Messi's Magical Solo Goal!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Messi beat seven players, covering 48 metres in 12 seconds, taking 10 touches with his left foot and three with his right before finding the net.

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot.

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'Trump's desire to withdraw the US from some arenas on the global stage will result in ceding space to China.'

Badosa calls Sabalenka's tennis 'PlayStation' level

Badosa calls Sabalenka's tennis 'PlayStation' level

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Top seed Sabalenka proved to be at another level, though, racking up 32 winners for the match to leave Badosa chasing shadows under the lights at Rod Laver Arena.

Mrs Messi And Sons Celebrate Leo's Win

Mrs Messi And Sons Celebrate Leo's Win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

As members of the Argentina team and support squad took turns to hug Lionel Messi, his eyes were fixed on the stands.

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.

'We're waiting for you': Gunmen threaten Messi

'We're waiting for you': Gunmen threaten Messi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

A threatening message was left for Lionel Messi at a supermarket belonging to the family of Antonela Roccuzzo, the Argentine captain's wife.

Bromance Review: Mindless, Loud Comedy That Entertains

Bromance Review: Mindless, Loud Comedy That Entertains

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Bromance is a fun film that doesn't take itself too seriously, observes Arjun Menon.

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.

I dream of passing the ball to Messi'

I dream of passing the ball to Messi'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

'Every night before I sleep, I imagine myself on a football field.'

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.

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.

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".

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi didn't enjoy his time with the Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain.

PSG to not renew Messi's contract?

PSG to not renew Messi's contract?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Leeds sack Gracia, Allardyce to step in till season ends

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...

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Indian fans wait for Messi's '2011 Tendulkar moment'

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 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.