The Latest Breaking News from Lionel Messi

World Cup 2022: Australia puts up fight against Argentina but mistake costs shot at glory

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says he is proud of his team after their loss to Argentina, but admits one error cost them.

ABC News · Dec 3, 2022

Messi scores in 1,000th professional match as Argentina beat Australia

Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th professional game with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup, leading Argentina into the quarterfinals with 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday.

France 24 · Dec 3, 2022

Undercooked Argentina need Julian Alvarez fire with World Cup glory at stake

The Man City forward didn’t start the 2022 Qatar finals in the team but has made himself a crucial part of the line-up alongside Lionel Messi in attack

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Argentina survive high-wire act of hope and fear for one more day

It took everything they had once again but Argentina are into the last eight of the World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Argentina is headed to the quarterfinals after beating Australia 2-1

Lionel Messi put Argentina ahead with his third goal at this year's tournament and ninth in total at the World Cup — one more than Diego Maradona.

WEKU · Dec 3, 2022

Another milestone and another goal for Lionel Messi as Argentina beat Australia

The Netherlands await in the quarter-finals on Friday.

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Argentina player ratings vs Australia: Magic Messi on scintillating form as Alvarez impresses in World Cup win

Argentina will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the World Cup after being led by fantastic performances by Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi in the win over Australia.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to victory over Australia despite late scare

Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez steered Argentina into the quarter-finals but Australia pulled one back and had two late chances to level

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

Argentina vs Australia player ratings as Lionel Messi scores first World Cup knockout goal in 1,000th match

Argentina 2-1 Australia: Messi’s opening goal in his milestone match broke the deadlock before Julian Alvarez added a second after the break, but La Albiceleste were made to hang on near the end

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Argentina 2-1 Australia: Lionel Messi on target to set up World Cup quarter-final clash with Netherlands

Lionel Messi marked his 1000th career appearance with a goal as Argentina beat Australia 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022