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Messi scores goal as Miami draws

Lionel Messi scored his 15th goal in 16 matches when his Inter Miami played 1–1 against Charlotte FC on Sunday night, Swedish time. Messi's goal was of a kind typical for the Argentine.

Messi scores goal as Miami draws

Messi back – became a two-goal scorer

Lionel Messi became a two-goal scorer in his comeback after two months' absence due to injury. The Argentine star scored two goals in four minutes halfway through the first half when his Inter Miami defeated Philadelphia Union 3–1 on Sunday night, Swedish time.

Messi back – became a two-goal scorer

Messi makes comeback after long absence

Lionel Messi is ready for comeback after two months' absence due to injury. The Argentine star is expected to play when Inter Miami meet Philadelphia on Saturday.

Messi makes comeback after long absence

Colombia takes revenge on Argentina without Messi

Colombia took revenge on Argentina and Brazil surprisingly lost to Paraguay in South America's World Championship qualifying. Brazil is now only in fifth place in a group where six out of ten advance.

Colombia takes revenge on Argentina without Messi

The Autocrat's Visit to the Riksdag – Wants to Enter into Agreements

The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is visiting Sweden for the first time. The Sheikh owns a mega yacht worth three billion kronor, has an interest in falconry and now wants to conclude an agreement with the Swedish government.

The Autocrat's Visit to the Riksdag – Wants to Enter into Agreements

Suarez quits the national team

Uruguay's well-known, for some notorious, superstar Luis Suárez has soon done his part in the national team. After the World Championship qualifying match against Paraguay at home on Friday, it's over.

Suarez quits the national team

Messi left out of the squad for the World Championship qualifiers

Lionel Messi is still suffering from the ankle injury he sustained in the Copa América final. The 37-year-old is therefore not selected in Argentina's squad for the World Championship qualifiers at the beginning of September.

Messi left out of the squad for the World Championship qualifiers

Climate activists vandalized Messi's luxury villa

Climate activists sprayed a villa on Ibiza belonging to Argentine football star Lionel Messi on Tuesday. The action aimed to illustrate "the rich's responsibility for the climate crisis", and in a film released by the group "Futuro Vegetal", two people are seen spraying the white facade with red and black paint.

Climate activists vandalized Messi's luxury villa

Messi to miss MLS matches due to ankle injury

Lionel Messi will miss his MLS team Inter Miami's two upcoming matches due to the ankle injury the Argentine superstar sustained in the Copa América final against Colombia. > There will be more examinations to assess how serious the situation is, says Miami's coach Gerardo Martino.

Messi to miss MLS matches due to ankle injury

Messi after worrying injury: "I'm fine"

The Argentine football star Lionel Messi injured his foot in the final of the South American Championship. Afterwards, worrying pictures of the star's severely swollen foot spread.

Messi after worrying injury: "I'm fine"

Argentina champions again – despite injured Messi

Argentina defeated Colombia with 1–0 and won the South American Championship for the 16th time. Lautaro Martínez scored the winning goal in the 112th minute, after a perfect pass from Giovani Lo Celso.

Argentina champions again – despite injured Messi

Messi injured - swollen ankle after fall

Lionel Messi left the pitch in the Copa América final with a foot injury. We managed to win for him, says Argentine teammate Ángel Di Maria.

Messi injured - swollen ankle after fall

Compared to Messi: "Just trying to be Lamine"

The whole world is talking about Lamine Yamal. Everyone is comparing him to Lionel Messi.

Compared to Messi: "Just trying to be Lamine"

Uruguay players clashed with spectators after defeat

Colombia defeated Uruguay and advanced to the final in the South American Championship. The semifinal was chaotic with players fighting in the stands afterwards.

Uruguay players clashed with spectators after defeat

Messi on uncertain future: "Only God knows"

The stars Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez made the difference when Argentina advanced to the final of the South American Championship. The question is whether it will be Messi's last.

Messi on uncertain future: "Only God knows"

Messi fit to play against Canada

Lionel Messi is on the pitch when Argentina meets the dark horse, invited Canada, in Tuesday's semifinal in the South American Championships. > He will play tomorrow, said Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni to journalists on Monday.

Messi fit to play against Canada

Argentina reaches semifinal after penalty shootout

Messi was back after the injury – but missed a penalty during the match's last dramatic minutes. Despite that, Argentina won against Ecuador, and advanced to the semifinal in the South American Football Championship in the USA.

Argentina reaches semifinal after penalty shootout

Messi an uncertain card ahead of the quarterfinal

When Argentina, on Friday night, Swedish time, faces Ecuador in the quarterfinals of the South American Championship, the team may have to manage without Lionel Messi. The megastar has injury problems.

Messi an uncertain card ahead of the quarterfinal

Despite Injured Messi – Argentina Wins Over Peru

Despite the injured Lionel Messi being absent from the pitch, Argentina emerged victorious from the match against Peru in the South American Championship, and won 2–0. Argentina and Canada are advancing to the quarterfinals from the group.

Despite Injured Messi – Argentina Wins Over Peru

The injury stops Messi – not playing against Peru

Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina's third and final group match against Peru in the World Championship. The world star injured himself against Chile on Tuesday.

The injury stops Messi – not playing against Peru

Messi played injured – and ill

Argentina are through to the quarter-finals in the South American Championship after 1–0 against Chile. Then, Lionel Messi played with a thigh injury and fever.

Messi played injured – and ill

Messi was tackled – received racist messages

The Canadian Moïse Bombito tackled Lionel Messi in the premiere of the South American Football Championship. Then, the 24-year-old received several racist messages from angry Messi supporters.

Messi was tackled – received racist messages

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Lionel Messi squandered some of his own chances but had a hand in both goals when Argentina beat Canada 2–0 in the opening match of the South American Championships. .

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Messi's message: Last club - and no Olympics

The Argentine football star Lionel Messi is approaching the end of his career. I'm not ready to leave football.

Messi's message: Last club - and no Olympics