 | Lionel Messi surpasses 100 career goals for ArgentinaIt came 17 years after he opened his Argentina account in a 3-2 defeat to Croatia in March 2006. |
 | Messi honoured with a statue at South America's soccer HQMessi also received replicas of the World Cup and the Finalissima trophy, which Argentina won against Italy, during the ceremony before the Copa Libertadores draw. |
 | Animated series on Lionel Messi in the makingA new animated series on Argentinean footballer Lionel Messi is in the making. Messi will be collaborating with Sony Music Entertainment to develop the project. |
 | Gunmen open fire at supermarket owned by Messi's in-laws, leave menacing message for Argentine starNobody was injured in the early morning attack, and it was unclear why assailants would target Messi or the Unico supermarket in Rosario, owned by the family of his wife, Antonella Roccuzzo. |
 | David Alaba abused, Croatia coach critical following FIFA awardsMessi was named the best men’s player on Monday after leading Argentina to last year's World Cup title in Qatar. |
 | Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards againArgentina's World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni was voted FIFA men's coach of the year while Sarina Wiegman, who led England to the Women's Euro title, won the women's coach award. |
 | Messi, Mbappe and Benzema up for FIFA Best awardThe winner is decided by a jury comprised of the coach and captain of every men's national team and one journalist from each country, but fans can also vote. |
 | Lionel Messi one step away from joining Cristiano Ronaldo for a major recordOne goal and Messi will join the 700-goal club, a feat that his greatest rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, has already achieved. |
 | PSG in talks with Messi over renewing contractMessi joined PSG in 2021 on a two-year contract, with the option of renewing it for another, after an emotional farewell to Barcelona where he had spent his whole professional career. |
 | Bruised Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice to edge showdown with MessiRonaldo’s bruise darkened with the night sky as he collected his man of the match award. |
 | Messi vs. Mbappé Part II: World Cup stars chase Ballon d'OrBecause they play for the same team, their rivalry could intensify over the rest of this season. |
 | Lionel Messi rested for PSG cup tie after FIFA World Cup returnGaltier also called upon PSG fans to provide the Argentine a warm welcome, despite his key role in defeating France in the final of the World Cup. |
 | No Messi, no Neymar as PSG suffer first loss of seasonPSG's last loss was more than nine months ago when they fell 3-0 at Monaco in Ligue 1, although that still left them 12 points clear at the top of the table. |
 | Weghorst, Mbappe & some Dunkirk spiritIn the quarterfinals clash, Argentina had gotten off to a 2-0 lead, courtesy Lionel Messi and Nahuel Molina. |
 | A stirring World Cup that had absurdity as its central themeWhen the beginning astonishes, the end has to be the greatest one ever scripted. It must astonish, antagonise, agitate and elate. |
 | Messi mesmerises in fitting end to a surreal world cupBut this World Cup never ceased to surprise. Bordering on absurdity at times, it threw up brutal upsets and unforgiving tales of losses. |
 | FIFA World Cup review: Best and worst of the tournament in QatarArgentina is the champion for the third time after beating France in a penalty shootout. Lionel Messi finally has his hands on the golden trophy that had long eluded him. |
 | World Cup special: Kerala hotel serves free chicken biriyani to mark Argentina's winLong queues were seen outside the Rockland Hotel at Cherur in Thrissur in the morning. |
 | Messi plans to play on for Argentina after World Cup winThe soccer great secured the one major trophy that has eluded him in his storied career as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the final at Lusail Stadium on Sunday. |
 | FIFA World Cup 2022: Good, bad and sillyAn overview of the journey of teams and players at the festival of football. |
