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Thank God for Messi, says relieved Argentina

A nation exploded with relief on Tuesday as Lionel Messi single-handedly dragged his Argentina team into next year's World Cup finals with a spellbinding hat-trick against Ecuador.

Oct 11, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Argentina not in 2018 FIFA World Cup would have been crazy, says Lionel Messi

Argentina got what they deserved when they qualified for next year's World Cup in Russia with a 3-1 victory over Ecuador, according to football legend Lionel Messi.

Oct 11, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

Lionel Messi turns 30, Twitter lavishes praise on arguably the greatest footballer ever

The list of honours and milestones accomplished by the mercurial forward is endless, including a club record 507 goals, eight Spanish league titles, four Champions League titles and five Ballon d'Or awards.

Jun 24, 2017, 14:37 PM IST

Champions League: PSG sends letter to UEFA condemning bad referring decision during Barca match

"The outcome of the match could have been different with more clear-sighted officiating - Al-Khelaifi, PSG President

Mar 15, 2017, 08:36 AM IST

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Diego Simeone says Barca are still the best team

A poor opening first 45 minutes in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie cost Atletico dear as wonder goals from Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi put Barca well on their way to a 3-2 aggregate win

Feb 25, 2017, 22:01 PM IST

Barcelona looking forward to resurrect against Atletico Madrid

Atletico handed Barcelona a scare earlier this month in the King's Cup semi-finals when they drew 1-1 in the second leg at the Camp Nou, although Barca reached the final 3-2 on aggregate

Feb 23, 2017, 22:27 PM IST

Football star Lionel Messi becomes face of Hepatitis C treatment initiative in Egypt

Messi has signed to become the ambassador for Tour n' Cure, the Egyptian initiative said on its website.

Feb 22, 2017, 10:48 AM IST

Dani Alves slams Barcelona, says 'club has no idea on how to treat players'

Alves said he chose Juventus -- bidding for a record sixth consecutive Serie A title this season -- because he wanted a challenge outside his "comfort zone at a club with a history and a winning mentality"

Feb 20, 2017, 23:22 PM IST

Copa del Rey: Nine-man Athletic Bilbao stun Barcelona by 2-1 in last-16

Two goals in three first-half minutes from Aritz Aduriz and Inaki Williams put the hosts in command.

Jan 06, 2017, 09:20 AM IST

Fake, but nonetheless touching: Lin Dan 'purportedly' writes emotional letter to great rival Lee Chong Wei after Rio clash

After their epic semi-final clash in men's singles tournament at Rio Games, two-time Olympic gold medallist purportedly wrote a letter to the Malaysian celebrating their rivalry.

Aug 21, 2016, 19:10 PM IST