LIONEL-MESSI
Messi slams referee after 16 yellow cards in World Cup quarterfinal
Lionel Messi said referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz should not have officiated Argentina's tempestuous shootout victory over the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-finals at Lusail Stadium.
Virgil van Dijk says Netherlands are not focusing on stopping Lionel Messi
Virgil Van Dijk insists the Netherlands are preparing for far more than Lionel Messi alone in Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.
Messi on target as Argentina beat Australia in last 16
Lionel Messi found the back of the net for Argentina as they beat Australia 2-1 in the last-16 of the FIFA World Cup to set up a quarter-final clash with Netherlands.
Maradona would be 'super happy', says Messi
Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona would be "super happy" after he led Argentina into the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Poland.
Saudi Arabia beat Argentina in one of the biggest upsets in FIFA World Cup history
Salem Al Dawsari’s stunner sealed an extraordinary Saudi Arabia comeback win against Lionel Messi’s Argentina in a breathless clash that ranks among the greatest upsets in World Cup history.
Argentina's Lionel Messi feeling 'very well' ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup opening game
Superstar Lionel Messi is feeling confident and in good condition ahead of Argentina’s World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia.
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