Lionel Messi sent a lovely message to a 100-year-old Argentina fan who logs every goal the six time Ballon d’Or winner scores with a paper and pencil. In a world where all of Messi’s stats are available to us at the touch of a button, on numerous devices and sites, Argentina fan Don Hernan does things … Read more
De Paul and Tagliafico run to Messi at full time.EFE Lionel Messi was in football heaven on Saturday night as, after so many years of success at club level, he was finally able to lift a trophy for his country. Argentina triumphed 1-0 over Brazil in the Copa America final and their No.10 felt that providence had been saving … Read more
After 16 years, 151 caps and plenty of heartache playing for his country, a relieved Lionel Messi ended his wait for an international trophy on Saturday night – and his emotional reaction at the full-time whistle says it all. La Albiceleste ended their dreadful record in finals with a narrow 1-0 win against Brazil, as an Angel Di Maria … Read more
PC-Getty The Paris Saint-Germain winger scored the goal that ended his country’s international trophy drought Angel Di Maria revealed that Lionel Messi told him the Copa America final would be his moment to shine as the duo helped Argentina seal a long-awaited triumph over Brazil. Di Maria scored the game-winning goal in the 1-0 … Read more
Lionel Messi and Neymar shared a long embrace after the Brazilian sought out his friend to congratulate him following the end of the Copa America final. Messi finally got his hands on an international trophy, with Argentina winning their first piece of silverware since 1993 by beating Brazil. The 34-year-old had been involved in … Read more
Neymar isn’t happy with Brazilians who want to see Lionel Messi and Argentina win the Copa America final on Saturday night, just for the Barcelona player to have his moment. Brazil and Argentina face each other in the most important of Superclasico das Americas meetings, in the final of the Copa America. Whenever the … Read more
Lionel Messi’s incredible passion for Argentina should never be doubted after a special camera showcased his desire to see his country succeed at the Copa America. Argentina defeated Colombia on Wednesday in their semi-final clash to set up a huge showdown with 2019 Copa America champions Brazil. Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring for Argentina at the … Read more
Emiliano Martinez got in Yerry Mina’s head by unleashing a whole lot of trash-talking prior to saving his penalty. The Aston Villa goalkeeper was Argentina’s hero in the Copa America semi-final shoot-out win over Colombia, saving three spot-kicks to set up a huge final with Brazil. Image: PA In the previous round against Uruguay, Mina had dispatched … Read more
Lionel Messi proved that his physical strength is ‘really underrated’ after a sensational solo run against Colombia in the Copa America semi-final. The 34-year-old Argentina captain has been in excellent form on the international stage as Lionel Scaloni’s men have punched their ticket to the final. Messi, who is now a free agent this summer, has scored four times … Read more