Lionel Messi News - Latest Updates & Headlines
HSBC becomes official partner of Argentine Football Association in India and Singapore
New Delhi, March 26: The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and HSBC on Wednesday announced the signing of a new one-year partnership for India and Singapore, covering the competitive season in 2025 ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification final matches, as per the HSBC press release.
Argentina football team set for India visit in October
New Delhi, March 26: The Argentina national football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit India in October 2025 for an international exhibition match, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) made the announcement on Wednesday.
Messi rested for FIFA WC qualifiers against Brazil, Uruguay due to discomfort
New Delhi, March 17: Lionel Messi has been rested by Argentina ahead of their two FIFA World Cup qualifiers games which was confirmed after head coach Lionel Scaloni announced the 26-man squad on Monday. Alongside Messi, Paulo Dybala also misses out on his third consecutive national team duty through injury.
Maradona was a true hero: Narendra Modi on Football's GOAT debate
New Delhi, March 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi weighed in on the long-standing debate over football's greatest player during a podcast with renowned computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman. While acknowledging the sport's deep-rooted popularity in India, Modi highlighted the impact of different legends across generations.
Lionel Messi wants to win more titles with Inter Miami, hopes MLS clubs use 'The Herons' as example moving forward
New Delhi, Feb 28: Lionel Messi is as motivated as ever to win with Inter Miami and hopes to add more to an already illustrious trophy cabinet. The Argentine reflected on his move to Major League Soccer (MLS) nearly two years after he arrived.
Messi scores as Inter Miami seal Concacaf Champions Cup last-16 spot
Fort Lauderdale, Feb 26 : Inter Miami CF earned a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday (IST) in the second leg of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One matchup between the sides to win the series 4-1 on aggregate and advance to the Round of 16 of the competition.
Messi scores in Inter Miami CF preseason win over Club America
Las Vegas, Jan 19: Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the 2025 preseason, as Inter Miami CF rallied to beat Club America 3-2 on penalties in their preseason opener at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday (IST).
US President Joe Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros and others
Washington, DC, January 5: US President Joe Biden has awarded 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honour. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, actor Michael J Fox, U2 rock band frontman Bono, legendary retired basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson and others received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House ceremony on Saturday (local time).
Lionel Messi to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from US Prez Biden
Washington, January 4: Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning star striker Lionel Messi will be receiving the highly-coveted Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden, confirmed the White House on Saturday, reported Goal.com
Hillary Clinton and Soros among 19 chosen by Biden for Presidential Medal of Freedom
Washington, Jan 4: Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Saturday will present the 'Presidential Medal of Freedom' - the country's highest civilian honour - to 19 individuals, including former first lady, senator and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and controversial Hungarian-born billionaire US investor George Soros.