News for 'messi retirement'

Messi keen to play 2026 World Cup: Argentina coach

Messi keen to play 2026 World Cup: Argentina coach

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Scaloni also spoke about former Argentina forward Angel Di Maria's decision to retire from international football after winning his second Copa America trophy last year.

Marty Supreme Review: Timothee Chalamet Is Supreme

Marty Supreme Review: Timothee Chalamet Is Supreme

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Marty Supreme is anchored by a stunning lead performance from Timothee Chalamet, applauds Mayur Sanap.

'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

Lionel Messi hints at retirement

Lionel Messi hints at retirement

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Lionel Messi said he is aware that his 'retirement is approaching'.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

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.

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 left out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers

Messi left out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Argentina host Chile at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on September 5 before facing Colombia five days later in Barranquilla.

Football's first billionaire revealed!

Football's first billionaire revealed!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great's net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion.

Verstappen beats Norris to US GP pole after sprint win

Verstappen beats Norris to US GP pole after sprint win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Max Verstappen seized pole position for Sunday's US Grand Prix while Formula One leader Oscar Piastri qualified sixth after a costly sprint race collision with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.

Will Messi get into coaching post retirement?

Will Messi get into coaching post retirement?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Koeman grateful for Messi support in transitional season for Barca.

How India Struggles With Sleeplessness

How India Struggles With Sleeplessness

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

'Sleep is when your blood pressure falls; this nocturnal dip is when the heart gets rest.'

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.'

Magician Messi extols retiring Argentine sorcerer Aimar

Magician Messi extols retiring Argentine sorcerer Aimar

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Lionel Messi assumed the rare role of fan on Thursday conveying his best wishes to his idol and Argentina great Pablo Aimar who retired on Wednesday.

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Xavi, it is learnt, "sent an email from his own account" to apply for the post.

In principle, I'm done: Lionel Messi

In principle, I'm done: Lionel Messi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has said that "in principle" last year's World Cup would be his fifth and final appearance.

Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole at Silverstone

Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole at Silverstone

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Verstappen is third overall in the standings, 61 points behind Piastri who leads Norris by 15, and chasing his third win of the campaign to make up for retirement in Austria last weekend.

Messi to come out of international retirement

Messi to come out of international retirement

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Lionel Messi announced on Friday that he wants to return to play for the national team, reversing his decision to retire earlier this year. Messi said in June that he would not play for Argentina again after the team lost to Chile in the final of the Copa America.

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Argentina's Di Maria to quit internationals after Copa America

Kohli invests in World Bowling League

Kohli invests in World Bowling League

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts bought the first announced team in the WBL, which is yet to announce the franchises and schedule of the first event of the league featuring mixed-gender teams.

'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Messi and Iniesta shared the Barca dressing between 2005 and 2018, together winning nine La Liga titles, four Champions League crowns and won two trebles in 2009 and 2015.

5 Learnings For India From England Tests

5 Learnings For India From England Tests

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

While the young Indian team showed great resolve to earn a creditable draw in England, the series exposed several weaknesses that need urgent attention.

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.'

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 likely to retire at Camp Nou with possibility of extended contract

Messi likely to retire at Camp Nou with possibility of extended contract

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

According to Goal.com, Messi was set to return to the Catalan capital with his family at the weekend, but will now not be back until around July 12.

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.

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

World Cup: Messi ready to waltz in 'Last Dance' for Argentina

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Argentine forward's glittering resume has one major omission -- a World Cup winner's medal.

'Xavi critical to Messi staying at Barca'

'Xavi critical to Messi staying at Barca'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

But Font believes Messi's love for Barcelona, who he joined aged 13, is so deep that he could lower his salary demands in order to stay.

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Scaloni did not say what the injury was but he showered Messi with praise on a night Argentines took to the streets in huge numbers to celebrate their first international title 11 in 28 years and Messi's first victory with the national side.

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.

Which club will Messi sign for?

Which club will Messi sign for?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Messi announced he wanted to leave Barcelona, on Tuesday, after spending his entire career at the Catalan club.

PIX: Argentina edge Colombia to win record 16th Copa America

PIX: Argentina edge Colombia to win record 16th Copa America

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez.

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.

Ronaldo hits back at 'lies' about Ballon d'Or rivalry with Messi

Ronaldo hits back at 'lies' about Ballon d'Or rivalry with Messi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at comments made by Ballon d'Or organiser Pascal Ferre, saying the editor-in-chief of France Football "lied" about his rivalry with Lionel Messi.

Watch This Love Story On OTT

Watch This Love Story On OTT

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Witches and westerns, goosebumps and goldfish, it's all there on OTT this week.

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Here's a look at the biggest disappointments of IPL 2025 -- the players who've cost crores but delivered crumbs.

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Di Maria to retire from international soccer after World Cup

Retired out will will happen a lot going forward: Ashwin

Retired out will will happen a lot going forward: Ashwin

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Ravichandran Ashwin feels the IPL is already late in using "retired out" as a tactical move and after becoming the first one to do so, the Rajasthan Royals spin all-rounder expects to see a lot more of it in the near future.

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.

'Just let Messi be... let him relax'

'Just let Messi be... let him relax'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Give Messi time to decide on Argentina future, says Saviola