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Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal against Cape Verde, extending his scoring streak to eight consecutive World Cup matches. The Argentina captain also moved ahead in the Golden Boot race as Argentina edged closer to securing a Round of 16 place

Football pundit Paul Masefield tips reigning champions Argentina to comfortably defeat tournament debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup Round of 32 clash, while praising the African side's defensive resilience and charting France as his overall tournament favorite

Defending champions Argentina face tournament debutants Cape Verde in a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match in Miami. Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race as the unbeaten African side looks to pull off a massive upset

Lionel Messi made football history by becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches during Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan. Teammate Giuliano Simeone praised Messi's "special magic" as Argentina advanced to the round of 32

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a stunning free-kick against Jordan, becoming the first player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches and taking his record-breaking finals tally to 19 goals

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a stunning free-kick against Jordan, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. The goal seals a perfect group stage for Argentina and takes Messi's finals tally to 19

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage concluded with historic milestones from Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Harry Kane. As the Round of 32 begins, dark horses like Cape Verde celebrate progress, while heavyweights Uruguay face a shocking early exit

Argentina looks to maintain their perfect Group J record against Jordan in Arlington. With a Round of 32 spot secured, Lionel Scaloni may rest starters, while Jordan aims for a memorable conclusion to their debut World Cup campaign

A monumental FIFA World Cup matchday sees icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo push for legacy-defining wins, while next-generation superstars Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland look to extend their dominant group-stage starts for France and Norway

Lionel Messi’s India tour organiser Satadru Dutta claimed that Messi’s communication team has written to Bidhannagar Police, holding former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas responsible for the chaos at Salt Lake Stadium last year.

Lionel Messi swept aside injury concerns with an emotional hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup opening victory over Algeria, tying Germany's Miroslav Klose for the most career goals scored in men's World Cup history

Lionel Messi scored against Algeria in his record sixth World Cup appearance, becoming only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to score in five World Cups. The goal was Messi’s 14th World Cup strike and 200th international appearance

Lionel Messi-led Argentina begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 title defence against Algeria in Group J at Kansas City Stadium. Argentina enter as defending champions, while Algeria return after 12 years. Match details, squads and broadcast information are provided

The FIFA World Cup 2026 marks the end of an era as iconic legends—including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar—prepare for their final tournament appearances, chasing ultimate glory on the sport's grandest stage one last time

Argentina launches its FIFA World Cup title defense in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and debutant Jordan. Lionel Messi leads Scaloni’s squad, while Mahrez, Alaba, and Al-Tamari headline their teams in a group mixing experience, history, and fresh talent

Expanded format, new rules, soaring costs and geopolitical tensions surround football’s biggest spectacle starting June 11

Messi and De Paul each got their third assist when they assisted Luis Suarez for his second goal, giving a 2-0 lead in the 56th minute.

Messi scored a goal and provided two assists in his 100th game for the club, but that wasn't enough against a team that entered the night close to the bottom of the MLS standings. As a result, Inter Miami dropped to 0-1-3 at their new stadium.

Lionel Messi has acquired Spanish fourth-tier club UE Cornellà, marking his entry into football ownership. The move reflects his focus on youth development and long-term investment in Catalonia, building on his legacy and connection with Barcelona

The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has slashed its budget for Formation Day celebrations to Rs 8 lakh, drawing sharp criticism from workers and unions. Earlier, allocations ranged between Rs 40-50 lakh under the BRS government. The downsizing comes after SCCL spent Rs 10 crore sponsoring Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad event.