The Latest Breaking News from Lionel Messi

Newcastle United supporters share Garang Kuol’s anguish after late World Cup miss vs Argentina

The 18-year-old came a whisker away from ruining Lionel Messi's night in the 97th minute

Chronicle Live · Dec 4, 2022

France history beckons for Hugo Lloris but can Robert Lewandowski spoil the party?

The World Cup-winning goalkeeper has records in his sights but faces a clinical threat in the shape of Poland’s No. 9

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022

Socceroos wonder boy Garang Kuol makes World Cup history and nearly seizes moment

At 18, Garang Kuol is the youngest player since Pelé in 1958 to play in World Cup knockouts but the Socceroos prodigy will rue a late miss against Argentina

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022

Just Sayin’: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens not likely to get Hall passes on Sunday

Their fates are in the hands of a 16-member electorate that includes seven Hall of Fame players, including Ryne Sandberg and Frank Thomas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2022

World Cup recap, Day 14: Argentina, Dutch set for quarter-finals

Argentinian captain Lionel Messi scores against Australia in his 1,000th professional game; Netherlands send USA home.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2022

From Fed Square to Tumbalong Park, this is how Australia's World Cup live sites reacted to Socceroo Craig Goodwin's goal

With things looking grim for Australia, Craig Goodwin's boot ignited a Socceroos flame — and the eruption was felt at live sites across the nation.

ABC News · Dec 4, 2022

Gary Lineker hits back at Piers Morgan as Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo debate escalates

Lionel Messi stole the show as Argentina marched into the last eight of the World Cup but Piers Morgan was not impressed by the pundit reaction, which has seen Gary Lineker hit back

Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022

‘I wanted more’: coach Graham Arnold still fighting for Socceroos post-World Cup

The Socceroos coach’s contract expired when Australia’s World Cup campaign ended but Arnold says ‘homeless’ code still needs ‘a facility that can inspire’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022

Today at the World Cup – another milestone, another goal for Messi

Argentina will face Netherlands in the quarter-finals after the first round of 16 matches were played on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022

Messi expects hard fight with old rivals Netherlands

AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Argentina captain Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni predicted a tough but beautiful encounter with the Netherlands when the sides meet in Friday's World Cup quarter-final.

Bangkok Post · Dec 3, 2022