Watch: Lionel Messi greet his 100-year-old superfan after Copa America win in adorable video
The star footballer has sent a video message for a 100-year-old viral TikTok star, who is an ardent fan of Messi. Don Hernan, a Spanish grandfather, has gained popularity on TikTok in recent weeks.
Jul 16, 2021, 10:32 AM IST
In Pics: Sporting GREATS who failed to win a major trophy
Argentina captain Lionel Messi broke a massive jinx by finally winning a major international trophy - the Copa America 2021 - 16 years after making his debut. The international win was a huge weight on Messi's shoulder, who has achieved it all at the domestic level for Barcelona. However, there are other sporting legends who had to announce their retirement without any international trophy to their name. Here we take a look at sporting greats who failed to win any major international trophy.
Jul 12, 2021, 14:29 PM IST
Lionel Messi played Copa America final with injury, reveals Argentina coach
Messi, winner of the FIFA Player of the Year award a record six times, has won every club and individual honour with Barcelona but he had lost all four of his previous finals with Argentina.
Jul 11, 2021, 15:39 PM IST
Copa America 2021: Lionel Messi consoles friend Neymar after Argentina beat Brazil in final, Watch video
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar were picked as the two best players of the Copa America just before they met in the final.
Jul 11, 2021, 09:23 AM IST
Copa America 2021: It’s a dream come true, says Argentina hero Emilian Martinez
Argentina’s win was a particular triumph for Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, who picked up his first ever title in a blue-and-white shirt after more than a decade of club and individual honours.
Jul 11, 2021, 09:07 AM IST
Copa America 2021: GOAT debate finally over? Lionel Messi wins much-awaited crown
In his illustrious stay at Barcelona, Lionel Messi won 34 trophies, including ten La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles, and four UEFA Champions Leagues.
Jul 11, 2021, 08:35 AM IST
Copa America 2021: Lionel Messi's Argentina beat Brazil to become champions
Lionel Messi finally wins an international tile as Argentina become Copa America 2021 winners for first time since 1993 beating Neymar's Brazil in final.
Jul 11, 2021, 07:36 AM IST
Neymar makes HUGE statement on ‘friendship’ with Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina vs Brazil Copa America 2021 Final – check out
Brazil superstar Neymar finds himself in a spot of bother ahead of the Copa America 2021 final against Argentina as he reckons his friendship with Messi is on the line.
Jul 10, 2021, 11:50 AM IST
Copa America 2021: Lionel Messi seeks international crown as fans ask: If not now, when?
There is no clear favourite for Saturday’s game at the Maracana stadium, although Brazil have a slightly better record over the last four weeks and they hold home advantage.
Jul 09, 2021, 12:07 PM IST
Copa America 2021: Neymar's list of girlfriends - From Playboy models to HOT stars
The Copa America 2021 final will see a clash between two of the greatest modern footballers when Argentina's Lionel Messi faces off against Brazil's Neymar. Both Messi and Neymar have been former teammates at Barcelona, but will be at the opposite ends of the pitch come the final. While Messi is a family man, Neymar leads a colourful life off the pitch, with a host of girlfriends which include models, Playboy cover girls and actress. In these colection of pictures, we introduce you to all of Neymar's girlfriends over the years.
Jul 09, 2021, 11:50 AM IST
Copa America 2021: Messi vs Neymar head-to-head in Brazil-Argentina final
Interestingly, the two have played against each other merely once in club competition and that was way back in 2011. That was a time when Messi was already a top footballer, while Neymar was just bursting onto the scene.
Jul 09, 2021, 09:35 AM IST
Copa America 2021: Lionel Messi and Argentina eye rare glory in summit clash against Brazil
Argentina’s last major tournament triumph came at the 1993 Copa America in Ecuador, where Gabriel Batistuta led them to a 2-1 win over Mexico in the final.
Jul 08, 2021, 14:10 PM IST
Copa America: Lionel Messi shows his aggressive side during penalty shootout against Colombia - WATCH
A video is making the rounds in social media, recording Lionel Messi’s animated and passionate reaction during the nerve-wrecking penalty shoot-out against the Los Cafeteros.
Jul 07, 2021, 22:14 PM IST
Copa America 2021: See UNSEEN pics of Lionel Messi's HOT wife Antonela Roccuzzo
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been sizzling on the pitch, setting the Copa America 2021 on fire and lifted his team into the final to face former Barcelona teammate Neymar's Brazil. Messi's team defeated Colombia via penalties in the Copa America semifinal, with the captain playing most of the game with a bloody ankle. But very few people know about Messi's beautiful wife Antonela Roccuzzo. Here are some unseen pictures of Messi's HOT wife and childhood sweetheart.
Jul 07, 2021, 11:13 AM IST
Copa America 2021: It’s Lionel Messi vs Neymar in final as Argentina beat Colombia in semis shootout
Argentina will face hosts Brazil in Saturday’s final at the Maracana after the reigning champions beat Peru 1-0 in Monday’s first semi-final.
Jul 07, 2021, 09:38 AM IST
Copa America 2021: Brazil cruise past Peru, Neymar wants to face Argentina in final
The last time the two sides met in a Copa America final was in 2007, when Brazil won 3-0 in Venezuela, and a title match between the arch rivals would be a treat for the neutrals.
Jul 06, 2021, 08:28 AM IST
Copa America 2021: Lionel Messi gets headbutt after quarterfinal clash, Watch video
Things could have been much worse, but fortunately, that was averted. Lionel Messi was seen touching his right cheekbone.
Jul 05, 2021, 13:22 PM IST
Copa America 2021: Lionel Messi leads hunt for Golden Boot
Lionel Messi is also a frontrunner to win the prestigious Golden Boot in Copa America. He leads the tally with four goals, while Brazil’s Neymar has scored two goals and finds himself in the second spot with many other players.
Jul 05, 2021, 07:38 AM IST
Copa America 2021: Lionel Messi stars as Argentina thrash Ecuador to enter semis
Messi scored a goal and assisted the other two as Argentina defeated Ecuador 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the Copa America and the side will now lock horns against Colombia in the semifinals on Wednesday.
Jul 04, 2021, 10:39 AM IST
Copa America 2021: Judge questions Brazil football association over possible anti-gay prejudice
In Brazil’s illegal gambling game, the number 24 is linked to the deer, which has homosexual connotations in Brazil. Many Brazilian players in the past have refused to wear the number for their clubs. A judge asked the CBF to explain whether the decision not to hand out a No. 24 shirt was deliberate.
Jul 01, 2021, 07:41 AM IST
