The Latest Breaking News from Lionel Messi

Messi Powers Argentina to Quarterfinals After Late Scare From Australia

Lionel Messi scored his first-ever goal in the World Cup knockout stage and Julián Álvarez added another as La Albiceleste survived a late push from the Socceroos.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2022

Argentina vs Australia LIVE: World Cup 2022 result, final score and reaction as Lionel Messi and co progress

Netherlands await in the quarter-finals in Qatar, after Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez struck against Australia

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo's blunt text message sums up exactly what he thinks of Man Utd

Piers Morgan has lifted the lid on a private conversation he had with Cristiano Ronaldo shortly after it had been confirmed that the striker's Manchester United contract had been terminated

Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

‘Let’s play ball’: Poland pray for more in World Cup last-16 tie against France

Despite reaching knockout rounds for first time since 1986, Poland’s one-sided defeat by Argentina has attracted criticism

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

Stan Collymore gives "persuasive argument" to ditch VAR for World Cup 2022 knockout games

Former England and Liverpool star labels Lionel Messi penalty award 'the worst VAR decision he has seen' amid suggestions from some fans that technology should be abolished in knockout phase

Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

Qatar World Cup last-16: Knockout stages leave no more room for manoeuvre

"There are two World Cups in one World Cup," said Belgium boss Roberto Martinez 10 days ago just after his team had scraped past Canada 1-0 in their opening game in Group F. "The first is the group phase and that needs to get you to the best level and…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2022

The old and the new behind Australia’s surprising shot at World Cup 2022 glory with best run in 16 years

Australia coach Graham Arnold described his squad as “boxing kangaroos” before the World Cup, but few expected they would make the knockouts in Qatar.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022

Harry Souttar on somehow sizing up Messi after Aussies’ fairy-tale run

Things move a little slower here on a Friday. With the working week running from Sunday to Thursday, Friday is the Muslim holy day, a time for…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2022

England are World Cup contenders. Does it matter if they are any good?

Major tournaments are short and freakish things happen – and England, unlike more illustrious opponents, are still here

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

World Cup 2022 round of 16: Argentina vs Australia match preview

Can Argentina and Messi progress in the quest for a World Cup trophy?

Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2022