Copa America

Lionel Messi deserves to retire as world champion: Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza

Messi flirted with the notion of quitting playing for his country after three successive final heartbreaks.

Oct 09, 2016, 22:46 PM IST

Lionel Messi battling groin injury, could miss Venezuela qualifier on Tuesday

Messi is now back gunning for a fourth World Cup appearance in Russia in 2018 with Argentina heading the 10-nation group with 14 points from seven matches.

Sep 02, 2016, 18:10 PM IST

Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza keen on reducing Lionel Messi's workload

Argentina, the top-ranked team in the world, are currently third in South American qualifying for the next World Cup in Russia after six matches.

Aug 24, 2016, 10:03 AM IST

Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho should manage Spain and Portugal: Diego Simeone

Simeone has long been linked with Argentina national team`s job but Edgardo Bauza was recently named as the coach.

Aug 20, 2016, 21:30 PM IST

CAUGHT WITH PANTS DOWN: Model claims having sex with Lionel Messi was like doing 'it with a dead body'

The model's comments are likely to compound a tough year for Messi, as he was sentenced to prison for tax fraud offences last month before missing a penalty in the Copa America final defeat to Chile.

Aug 02, 2016, 23:28 PM IST

Messi Talk: New Argentina coach 'to explain his idea' to Barcelona superstar

Argentina named coach Bauza to run the national team Monday.

Aug 02, 2016, 22:42 PM IST

After Lionel Messi's retirement, Gerardo Martino steps down as Argentine coach

The move has come as another huge blow for the Argentine Football Association (AFA), who are yet to recover from the shock of Messi's exit.

Jul 05, 2016, 23:22 PM IST

Lionel Messi's international comeback: Is the Argentine planning to reconsider retirement? Here's the truth!

The entire country wants the Argentine legend to reconsider retirement.

Jul 04, 2016, 06:37 AM IST

PHOTOS: Battling rain, thousands of Lionel Messi's fans take to street in Argentina, ask him to reconsider retirement

The fans took part in a manifestation in support of the player's return to the national team.

Jul 04, 2016, 06:19 AM IST

From criticism to unconditional love: Argentine fans urge Lionel Messi not to quit

From criticizing Lionel Messi for his failure to earn a major title in Argentine shirt, fans have swiftly changed their perspective and want their captain to continue playing for the Seleccion.

Jun 29, 2016, 13:45 PM IST

Lionel Messi `God`s gift` to Argentina: President

Messi is widely rated as the best player in the world but has been criticized in Argentina for his failure to win trophies.

Jun 28, 2016, 22:57 PM IST

HILARIOUS! Shahid Afridi trends as Lionel Messi retires - Here's why

The reason behind fans remembering Boom Boom came hardly as a surprise. 

Jun 28, 2016, 13:01 PM IST

WATCH: Lionel Messi crying after Argentina's 2-4 loss against Chile in Copa America final

Messi looked in extreme pain after missing the shot and also couldn't control his emotions and wept in front of a jam-packed stadium and his team-mates.

Jun 27, 2016, 12:12 PM IST

WATCH: How Lionel Messi missed crucial penalty kick in Copa America final against Chile

After Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero saved Arturo Vidal's first shot of the penalty shootout, Argentine fans erupted with joy as Messi stepped ahead to take the first penalty kick for Argentina.

Jun 27, 2016, 10:43 AM IST

Copa America final: Chile beat Argentina 4-2 to win title after Lionel Messi misses penalty kick

Argentina were bidding to win their first major international title since 1993 in Sunday`s final at the MetLife Stadium.

Jun 27, 2016, 08:31 AM IST

Copa-Euro showdown: Proposal made for match between Copa America and Euro 2016 winners

Alejandro Dominguez, the president of CONMEBOL, told reporters at a press conference an invitation to UEFA had been made to stage the inter-continental showdown.

Jun 25, 2016, 00:09 AM IST

Copa America 2016: Chile ease past Colombia amidst climatic chaos, set-up final clash with Argentina

Sunday`s final will be the second time Argentina and Chile have met in the tournament.

Jun 23, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

Copa America: Record-breaker Lionel Messi fires Argentina into final with 4-0 win over United States

Argentina will now face either Chile or Colombia in Sunday`s final at East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Jun 22, 2016, 10:37 AM IST

Uruguayans defend national drink after cancer warning

News came from the World Health Organization on Wednesday that drinking very hot liquids poses a cancer risk.

Jun 17, 2016, 13:27 PM IST

India's tour of Zimbabwe: Euro, Copa fever grips Mahendra Singh Dhoni & Co

In fact, Dhoni has been quite active on social media since the start of the tour.

Jun 16, 2016, 12:54 PM IST