Nigeria vs Argentina match report World Cup 2014: Lionel Messi lands ‘from Jupiter’ to nestle in Argentinian hearts

His name was ringing out into the darkness on the long road home to Uruguaiana, on the Argentine border, and well beyond, last night...

Lionel Messi's girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo and son Thiago wear replica shirts and join Argentina WAGs at 1-0 win over Iran

  Argentina's support at this summer's World Cup  has been impossible to miss due to their vocal efforts but some of the s...

World Cup: Lionel Messi magic denies Iran a share of the spoils

Lionel Messi waited until injury time to break Iranian hearts Saturday and give Argentina a scarcely deserved 1-0 victory in Belo H...

Lionel Messi lights up World Cup with stunning strike in Group F victory as Argentina triumph against Bosnia

By Henry Winter, at the Maracana Messi at Maracana: what an event. This was part-homage to one of the game's greats and part...

Messi score wonder goal for Argentina against Bosnia

The little genius delivered in emphatic style with this incredible strike in his side's opening group game clash this morning. ...

Messi's Golden Shoe is a symbol of his greatness

Lionel Messi was all smiles. Yet another award in his hands, the Argentine attacker looked positive and upbeat as he accepted his latest...

Messi: I'm pleased Ronaldo will be at the World Cup

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi says he was happy to see Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo seal Portugal's qualificat...

Messi the first genius of the 21st century, says Valdano

Jorge Valdano has taken the time to praise Lionel Messi, describing the Barcelona star as "the first genius of the 21st century...

Lionel Messi will get back to his brilliant best, says fellow Barcelona superstar Xavi

The Spanish international believes the diminutive Argentine will return from his muscle injury woes better than ever. Spanish play...

Lionel Messi getting interviewed by his pal Sergio Aguero (Video Watch)

The Argentine stars chat about their time together as room-mates, and Messi's most memorable goal. Lionel Messi was chatting t...

Messi is a step below Ronaldo, says Ramos

Sergio Ramos has labelled Cristiano Ronaldo the best player in the world by claiming Ballon d'Or rival Lionel Messi is a "ste...

I'll laugh if Messi wins the Ballon d'Or - Pique

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has claimed that he would "laugh a lot" if team-mate Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or f...

The reasons behind Messi's physical problems this year

The world saw Lionel Messi booming finale to 2012 and a world-record 91 goals for his club and country. But, he has had his 2013 distu...

Messi injury can never be an excuse, says Martino

Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino says Lionel Messi's recent injury woes will not be used as an excuse by the Catalan club. Messi lim...

Messi injured early in Betis clash

The Argentina international was brought off midway through the first half with a mystery problem as his recent fitness issues persist. ...

Negredo: I could see Messi moving to England

Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo says that he could see Barcelona sensation Lionel Messi moving to the Premier League in the next ...

Messi catapults Catalans into last 16

The Argentine scored first and last for the Blaugrana, with Sergio Busquets scoring for the hosts before Gerard Pique conceded an own-go...