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Lionel Messi
Having won an astonishing eight Ballon d'Or awards throughout his career, Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. After nearly two decades at Barcelona, where he became the club's record goalscorer, Messi moved to PSG and Inter Miami. He also played a pivotal role in helping Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup, as he was named player of the tournament for his efforts.
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Injured Lionel Messi hobbles onto field in protective boot as Inter Miami celebrate captain's 45th major title after Copa America win with Argentina
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21/07/24 01:27
Six days after Lionel Messi's ankle swelled up to nearly twice its size and was subbed out of the Copa American final, the Argentine legend hobbled onto the field in a protective boot at an Inter Miami game. Messi is out indefinitely with the injury, but appeared live at his club team's game to accept a plaque to commemorate his 45th major title win for club and country as a player. Those 45 triumphs of course include bringing Inter Miami its first hardware in club history last year, winning the Leagues Cup. ...read
Lionel Messi's Copa America demand was ignored by Argentina teammates amid Enzo Fernandez racism row as captain's plea is revealed
19/07/24 13:34Lionel Messi demanded his Argentina teammates conduct themselves properly after their 1-0 win over Colombia. However, his plea was ignored by the team.Demba Ba describes Argentina as 'an asylum for former Nazis on the run' as the former Chelsea star wades into racism row after sports minister was fired for telling Lionel Messi to apologise
19/07/24 07:30Enzo Fernandez is at the centre of a scandal after he posted a video on social media which appeared to show him and a number of his team-mates singing along to a 'racist' song.Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister insists Argentina 'isn't a racist country' and that Enzo Fernandez's chant video may have offended 'European sensitivity' - as Chelsea man's father compares song to taunts about Leo Messi's HEIGHT
18/07/24 22:54Fernandez has received widespread condemnation for participating in the chant, including from his west London team-mates such as Wesley Fofana - who described it as 'uninhibited racism'.Lionel Messi named the third-best athlete of the 21st century according to ESPN vote, just ONE British athlete makes the top 25... and how far down the list is Cristiano Ronaldo?
18/07/24 17:05To a football-centred audience it almost seems sacrilege that Messi is not in the top two - but wait until you hear where Cristiano Ronaldo has been placed.Minister FIRED for telling Lionel Messi to apologize for his Argentina teammates' racist chanting after their Copa America victory
18/07/24 13:21Garro appeared on radio station Urbana Play and suggested the Argentine captain apologize for his team's actions. Hours later, he was sacked by Argentina's right-wing president Javier Milei.Lionel Messi 'told to apologize for racist chanting by his Argentina teammates', despite not even being with them when it happened
17/07/24 15:52Even though Argentina captain Lionel Messi was not on the team's bus after its Copa America final triumph over Colombia, he is reportedly being asked to apologize for his teammates' racist chants.Lamine Yamal gets Lionel Messi's old shirt No at Barcelona just days after inspiring Spain to Euro 2024 glory
17/07/24 15:08Lamine Yamal will follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and wear the Argentine's old shirt number at Barcelona just days after inspiring Spain to victory against England in the Euro 2024 final.Lionel Messi is ruled out indefinitely for Inter Miami as extent of horrific ankle injury is revealed
17/07/24 15:03The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, 37, got hurt in Argentina's 1-0 win over Colombia on Sunday in the Copa America final in Miami. He left the pitch in the 64th minute before tearing up on the bench.Lionel Messi breaks his silence on grim ankle injury as Argentina teammates are greeted by wild scenes in Buenos Aires following Copa America victory
16/07/24 13:54The 37-year-old was forced off the field midway through the second half of Argentina's 1-0 win over Colombia, when Lionel Scaloni's side secured a record 16th Copa America title.Ballon d'Or contenders RANKED: The race to be crowned the world's best player is on after the conclusions of Euro 2024 and the Copa America
16/07/24 09:59Euro 2024 and the Copa America both came to a close on Sunday night after a month of games, and the stars from the tournaments will now recharge ahead of the new season.Lionel Messi wins a 45th trophy as Argentina lift the Copa America - but how does he compare to Cristiano Ronaldo in football's top 10 most decorated stars?
15/07/24 20:48Lionel Messi continued to star as Argentina won the Copa America on Monday to give the superstar a 45th career trophy, but how does he compare to football's most successful players?The TikTok star dating new Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal: Barcelona-based student Alex Padilla is revealed as the 17-year-old footballer's new love interest after pair went public with their romance at end of Euros final
15/07/24 16:18Here is everything you need to know about Alex Padilla, the TikTok star who has seemingly captured the heart of Spain's Wonderkid.Chaos as Copa fans are nearly crushed, hundreds sneak in through vents
15/07/24 13:11JAKE FENNER IN MIAMI: The Copa America final between Colombia and Argentina descended into chaos on Sunday as throngs of supporters were nearly crushed outside Hard Rock Stadium.Distraught Lionel Messi weeps after being subbed out of Argentina's Copa America final matchup with Colombia following noncontact leg injury
15/07/24 03:46A distraught Lionel Messi was seen weeping on Argentina's bench after being subbed off in the 64th minute of Sunday's Copa America final against Colombia in Miami.Copa America final descends into chaos as fans COLLAPSE in crush, hundreds sneak in through vents... and up to 7000 ticketless supporters are allowed in by shambolic organizers
14/07/24 22:38JAKE FENNER IN MIAMI: The Copa America final between Colombia and Argentina descended into chaos on Sunday as throngs of supporters were nearly crushed outside Hard Rock Stadium.Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo blasts organizers' decision to hold Shakira halftime concert during Copa America final against Argentina
14/07/24 05:08Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo has slammed the extended halftime planned for Sunday night's Copa America final vs. Argentina to allow a concert by Shakira.From a Messi bubble bath to Spain's sparkling superstar! Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal turns just 17 this weekend and has had an unforgettable journey... now, he will look to light up the Euro 2024 final
12/07/24 21:30MATT BARLOW: You might have seen the most remarkable photograph of the week. It features a contented baby boy in a tub of soapy suds happy being bathed by his mother.Lionel Messi's wife mocked for 'posting squat videos to strangers on the internet'
12/07/24 15:47Roccuzzo, who married childhood sweetheart Messi back in 2017, recorded a clip of her 'squats and hip thrust day' in Miami and controversially chose to post it on Instagram.The Drake curse: Rapper's infamous betting history in full after $300k loss on Canada's defeat to Lionel Messi and Argentina
12/07/24 14:15The Canadian rapper has racked up a long list of massive losses in the gambling department over the years, leading to something known by many as 'the Drake curse'.MLS team 'tried to sign Cristiano Ronaldo' after his explosive exit from Man United - as officials 'believe they were close' to beating Al-Nassr to his signature
12/07/24 11:03Ronaldo left United by mutual consent after falling out with Erik ten Hag and a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan in which he lambasted the Dutchman.Social media user compiles responses from more than 100 footballers to definitively answer who is better out of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - and the results are not even close
12/07/24 10:09The 11 minute long compilation includes responses from ex-teammates of both Messi and Ronaldo and some of the greatest players and managers in the game.England star set to be new EA FC cover figure as design is 'leaked' online with the youngster becoming the first Three Lions player since Wayne Rooney to feature
11/07/24 18:25One of England's current crop of world class players has been tipped to be the cover star of the new EA Fc video game after designs of the new cover were reportedly leaked online.Argentina troll Drake with reference to Kendrick Lamar's brutal diss track after rapper lost $300,000 bet on his native Canada to beat them
10/07/24 11:52Drake earlier this week placed an extraordinary $300,00o (£234,195) wager on his nation to overcome Lionel Messi and Co in the Copa America semi-final.Photos of Lionel Messi with Spain's Euro 2024 hero Lamine Yamal as a BABY resurface after historic tournament goal last night
10/07/24 07:26The snaps of eight-time Ballon D'Or winner Messi - widely considered the greatest footballer of all time - show him smiling as he cradles Yamal who is wrapped in a towel.Lionel Messi overtakes Ali Daei to become the second all-time top goalscorer in men's international football - but he still trails Cristiano Ronaldo by 21 GOALS!
10/07/24 03:20Lionel Messi broke a tie with Iran's Ali Daei to become the second all-time top scorer in men's international football with a goal against Canada in the Copa America semifinals.Argentina 2-0 Canada: Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez lead World Cup winners into Copa America final
10/07/24 01:57DANIEL MATTHEWS AT METLIFE STADIUM: Messi is now the second highest scorer in international soccer history - behind only Cristiano Ronaldo - after leading Argentina into the final.Revealed: One England star TOPS the list of the top 15 penalty-takers in international football, but one of his team-mates just missed out making the top 10 - along with Kylian Mbappe!
09/07/24 19:30The list was designed to take in not just players' accuracy, but their composure under pressure, as well as the importance of the penalties that are put away.Drake places bold bet on Argentina's Copa America semifinal against his native Canada - and could win $3MILLION if it hits
09/07/24 18:29Drake has backed his native Canada to shock Argentina in Tuesday's Copa America semifinal, with the rapper in line for a $3million payday if Jesse Marsch 's side spring an upset.Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni makes bizarre claim that European teams should be invited to the Copa America to prove 'the level is very even'
09/07/24 18:23Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni bizarrely claimed that European nations should be invited to the Copa America and vice versa to prove 'the level is very even' during a press conference on Tuesday.Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina's Copa America shootout win on Instagram... but completely glosses over his own missed penalty
05/07/24 20:02Lionel Messi celebrated Argentina advancing to the semifinals of Copa America Thursday on Instagram but left out one major detail, his own missed penalty in the decisive shootout.Revealed: What Rodrigo De Paul said to Lionel Messi after his missed penalty for Argentina in Copa America quarter-final shootout
05/07/24 16:49Messi stepped up first in the quarter-final penalty shootout with neither side able to make the breakthrough during extra time, but saw his penalty clip the crossbar and bounce over.Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of holding back Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign, while Lionel Messi is without a goal in Copa America but escapes similar criticism... so why are the all-time greats performing poorly?
05/07/24 16:09The competition's all-time leading scorer, his nation's, perhaps even Europe's, greatest-ever player has not been shielded from the deluge of dissent.'Messi don't care anymore': Fans react as Argentina captain MISSES an attempted Panenka in their Copa America quarter-final penalty shootout against Ecuador
05/07/24 12:20Still without a goal in the tournament, Messi attempted to catch the Ecuadorian goalkeeper out by chipping his strike down the middle of the goal.Neymar wastes no time in giving his answer on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate... but where did he rank himself against the superstar duo?
05/07/24 08:25The Brazilian was taking part in a winner stays on style game shared on social media, where he had to choose between some of the best players of the modern era.Emiliano Martinez pulls out THAT dance again after saving a penalty in Argentina's Copa America shootout win over Ecuador
05/07/24 04:44Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez had a stellar performance between the posts as he led his side to a tight victory over Ecuador at the Copa America.Sergio Aguero names the three players he thinks will step up and become Argentina's 'next leaders' after Lionel Messi retires
04/07/24 19:32Sergio Aguero has named three players he thinks will carry the torch for Argentina whenever his great friend Lionel Messi retires from international football.There will be NO extra-time during Copa America knockout rounds until the final... with tied games set to go straight to a penalty shootout
04/07/24 09:31After a thrilling group stage, the quarter-final fixtures have been drawn for the competition and it's thrown up some intriguing battles that are set to take place.Jan Oblak becomes just the second goalkeeper ever to save penalties from Cristiano Ronaldo AND Lionel Messi after denying the Portugal star at Euro 2024... but can you guess the first?
03/07/24 09:55Jan Oblak is just the second goalkeeper in history to save penalties against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, after denying the Portugal star at Euro 2024.Copa America quarter-finals CONFIRMED as Brazil fall short of top spot to set up showdown with Uruguay
03/07/24 04:43Lionel Messi and Argentina will open the knockout stages against Ecuador in Houston on Thursday night, before Venezuela and Canada face off in Arlington 24 hours later.Conor McGregor places another eye-watering bet on Argentina to win the Copa America after lumping £60k on Cristiano Ronaldo to win the Golden Boot at Euro 2024!
02/07/24 07:46Conor Mcgregor has placed another eye-watering bet after previously placing a £60,000 wager on Cristiano Ronaldo to win the Golden Boot at Euro 2024.IShowSpeed is stunned into silence by Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty miss against Slovakia... before having to endure fans taunting his tearful idol with Lionel Messi chants
01/07/24 22:23Roberto Martinez's side were pushed all the way to a penalty shootout in Frankfurt after finding their opponent's defence impossible to breach.Mexico dumped out of Copa America in the group stages after draw with Ecuador... as Venezuela thrash Jamaica to set up quarter-final showdown with Canada
01/07/24 05:03Mexico manager Jaime Lozano is likely to face increased scrutiny after they scored just one goal in their three group matches to finish third, behind both Venezuela and Ecuador.Argentina 2-0 Peru: Injured Lionel Messi watches from the bench as Lautaro Martinez's brace sees undefeated Albiceleste cruise to top of Copa America Group A
30/06/24 02:01ISABEL BALDWIN AT HARD ROCK STADIUM, MIAMI: The Floridian air was thick with anticipation as Miami set the perfect stage for Argentina. The only problem? The star of the show didn't show.Messi break-up! Furious woman raffles off her boyfriend's Copa America tickets and gives away his SIGNED Argentina shirt - after claiming he cheated on her with her best friend
26/06/24 13:06A scorned woman has raffled her boyfriend's Copa America tickets after he allegedly cheated on her - and even gave away his prized shirt signed by Lionel Messi.Lionel Messi's Argentina snatch late Copa America winner vs. Chile as Lautaro Martinez bundles in decisive goal for 1-0 win
26/06/24 03:02With nothing left to prove in his glittering career, Lionel Messi actually achieved a first on Tuesday. The Argentine star stepped onto the MetLife Stadium field as a 37-year-old.Neymar left baffled as Vinicius Jnr is subbed off during Brazil's dire 0-0 draw with Costa Rica in their opening Copa America match
25/06/24 15:42Vinicius, after failing to make an impact, was replaced by Endrick in the 73rd minutes, a decision that left neymar confused as he watched from the stands at the SoFi Stadium.Neymar leaves street vendor in shock after he stops to buy a Brazil shirt ahead of their Copa America clash with Costa Rica
25/06/24 09:18Neymar has travelled to the United States to support his team-mates at Copa America and left one vendor starstruck after stopping by to buy a Brazil shirt.David Beckham 'keen to lure Raphael Varane to Inter Miami after defender's Man United exit' as he looks to add to squad of superstars including Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez
23/06/24 07:00Varane, 31, departed Old Trafford after his contract expired at the end of the season and remains a free agent as several clubs weigh up swooping for him.DANNY MURPHY: How Luka Modric is unlike any other current Ballon d'Or winner... and why we'll miss the Croatian midfield maestro when he's gone
22/06/24 23:45DANNY MURPHY: Only four current players have won the Ballon d'Or and three of them now play in the less arduous Saudi Arabian and North American leagues.USWNT icon Carli Lloyd hits back at social media abusers after she compared Christian Pulisic to Lionel Messi live on FOX Sports
22/06/24 19:27United States women's national team legend and Fox Soccer pundit Carli Lloyd has backtracked her bizarre comments comparing USMNT star Christian Pulisic to Lionel Messi.Lionel Messi's stunning wife Antonela and their three kids pull on Argentina jerseys in the stands to support superstar dad in Copa America opener - after day out at Universal Orlando!
21/06/24 15:00Antonela, Thiago, 11, Mateo, 8, and Ciro, 6, were in Atlanta, Georgia, to watch the 36-year-old Argentina captain provide an assist for the second goal of a 2-0 win against Canada on Thursday.Could Lionel Messi copy Cristiano Ronaldo and play another tournament at 39? As Argentina dug deep to beat Canada at the Copa America, this was not the look of a man eyeing the end
21/06/24 14:14JACK BEZANTS IN ATLANTA: For all the nights Messi has had where games have been carved out at his mercy, there were plenty of signs that this one was not going his way.Why America's soccer stars should fear NOBODY at Copa America - even Lionel Messi - according to this former team legend
21/06/24 12:46Donovan, who earned 157 international caps throughout his career, believes Gregg Berhalter's young side can take on anyone in their way of home triumph this summer - even Lionel Messi .Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 2-0 win over Canada in Copa America opener - but defending champions must make BIG improvements
21/06/24 02:04JACK BEZANTS IN ATLANTA: Lionel Messi lifted the curtain on the Copa America but took his time finding center stage before Argentina defeated Jesse Marsch's gritty Canada 2-0..Copa America 2024: Lionel Messi misses TWO huge chances in Argentina opener as fans fear 'father time' has caught up with soccer great
21/06/24 02:04Second-half goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed an opening 2-0 victory for the holders in Atlanta, where they saw off a spirited Canada side to get their title defense off to a flyer.Argentina 2-0 Canada - Copa America 2024 RECAP: Lautaro Martinez doubles champions' lead to wrap up opening win in Atlanta after Julian Alvarez broke the deadlock
20/06/24 23:04Relive Mail Sport's live blog for Argentina vs Canada - including all the build-up, live scores and action from the opening Group stage of CONMEBOL Copa America 2024.Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo enjoys a day out with the kids at Universal Orlando ahead of Argentina's Copa America opener
20/06/24 22:00The wife of Inter Miami's captain dazzled in an all-red gym outfit at the theme park in Florida on Thursday. She took snaps with her two eldest sons, Thiago, 11, and Mateo, 8.Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami beat Columbus Crew without Argentina star as he prepares for Copa America opener on Thursday
20/06/24 04:49Ian Fray and Leo Campana each scored in the opening 22 minutes, and short-handed Inter Miami beat the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night without Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.Forgotten wonderkid once dubbed the 'next Lionel Messi' aged just 13 is RELEASED by his club despite impressing on loan in England
19/06/24 19:47The youngster was ruthlessly axed at the end of the season despite his contract being set to run until the summer of 2026.Sergio Aguero insists Inter Miami would WIN the Premier League with Lionel Messi in their ranks
19/06/24 14:58The ex-Manchester City striker revealed David Beckham's MLS team would upset the likes of the Top Four to be the best side in England with his former international teammate.Cristiano Ronaldo branded 'classless' by fans after TAUNTING Czechia's goalkeeper and a midfielder... as Portugal score last-gasp winner to kickstart Euro 2024 campaign
18/06/24 23:02The 39-year-old pumped his fist out towards goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek and shouted something in the ear of midfielder Petr Sevcik.Vinicius vying for the Ballon d'Or, USMNT on home soil... and Messi's potential farewell! Five reasons why you can't miss Copa America as tournament prepares for liftoff
18/06/24 12:16In just a few days' time Argentina and Chile will kick off one of the biggest soccer festivals of the summer when they collide at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero reveals how he is set to make a return to football almost three years after announcing his retirement
17/06/24 23:49The 36-year-old, who had to retire from football nearly three years ago because of a heart condition, is keeping the club's identity a secret but says it is not in his native Argentina.What happened to Serbia prodigy - who Liverpool signed for £20m and top manager compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - as his country prepare to face England at Euro 2024 without him
16/06/24 10:26With former Chelsea boss Avram Grant comparing him to Messi and Ronaldo, Liverpool won the race to sign the attacking midfielder, bringing him to Anfield for £20m in 2014.No Messi, no problem! Inter Miami have to cope without absent star and have two men sent off... but STILL manage to score a last-minute winner to beat MLS rivals Philadelphia Union
16/06/24 03:28David Beckham's team are enjoying a brilliant season after their struggles of last year, and perhaps the best moment of the season came without their World Cup winner on the field in Philadelphia.Fans claim Lionel Messi is 'still the best player in the world' after his performance for Argentina vs Guatemala goes viral
15/06/24 08:41Fans have insisted that Lionel Messi remains the greatest footballer on earth following a talismanic performance from the Argentina captain.Lionel Messi admits he 'would love to have a daughter' with wife Antonela Roccuzzo despite the couple 'not trying' for another baby
14/06/24 14:17Messi, who married Roccuzzo back in 2017 after first meeting each other at the age of five, already has three sons with his childhood sweetheart; Thiago, 11, Mateo, 8, and Ciro, 6.Lionel Messi reveals the sports star he still wants to meet and take a photo with after not yet crossing paths
13/06/24 15:39Messi, who captained Argentina to its first World Cup for 36 years in 2022, has cemented a legacy as perhaps the greatest soccer player of all time during his remarkable career.Jose Mourinho weighs in on Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi debate... and picks out Argentina star as the one player he wishes he had signed in his managerial career
12/06/24 23:52The new Fenerbahce manager (right) has answered a series of quickfire questions filmed at Wembley, he, a little under two weeks ago worked a pundit for the Champions League final.Lionel Messi fires back at Kylian Mbappe's claim that Euros are harder than World Cup: 'There are a lot of world champions left off'
12/06/24 21:15Lionel Messi has fired back at Kylian Mbappe's claim that the Euros are a harder competition than the World Cup. Mbappe claimed that the continental tournament was 'more complicated.'Lionel Messi says Inter Miami will be his 'last club' as Argentina star scuppers hope of Newell's Old Boys return
12/06/24 19:16Lionel Messi has accepted that Inter Miami will be his 'last club' - ending any hopes that he would conclude his legendary career at Newell's Old Boys.Travis Kelce will win an award 'by a f***ing landslide' thanks to support from Swifties, insists brother Jason
12/06/24 13:08Travis Kelce will win the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Male Athlete 'by a f***ing landslide' thanks to help from Taylor Swift's fans, according to his older brother Jason Kelce.Lionel Messi plays for Argentina for the first time in six months - helping them to a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a Copa America warmup game
10/06/24 12:34Angel Di Maria scored as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, helping Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa America warmup match on Sunday night.Ligue 1 left in limbo after 'failing to reach an agreement for a broadcaster for next season' following Kylian Mbappe's exit from PSG to join Real Madrid
09/06/24 15:52As reported by Sport Business , LFP are working on a back-up plan which would see them create their own channel as a subscription service.Lionel Messi admits he and wife Antonela Roccuzzo 'don't go out much' in Miami and prefer to stay in at $11m Florida mansion
07/06/24 15:54Messi has spent close to a year in Florida after sealing a blockbuster move to Inter Miami last summer, with the soccer legend residing in a luxurious Fort Lauderdale property.Lionel Messi casts doubt over his chances of playing at 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico - with Inter Miami star to turn 39 that summer
07/06/24 14:18Messi, who finally lifted the World Cup at the winter showpiece in Qatar 18 months ago, will turn 39 during the 2026 tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico.Move over Ballon d'Or! Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is named as the best player in the world by TOP TRUMPS... beating the likes of Messi, Haaland and Mbappe after Champions League success
04/06/24 14:50The Real Madrid and England star has taken spot in a new ranking system, beating the likes of team-mate Vinicius Jnr, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi.Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland was expected to be the next Ballon d'Or battle after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but it's time to recognise the brilliant Vinicius Jnr as the top contender... even above Jude Bellingham
03/06/24 18:12Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jnr is finally getting the recognition he deserves after his puzzling omission from best player in the world debates.Fans poke fun at Lionel Messi for appearing to take a children's football match 'seriously'... as they claim he is 'scanning for space' at birthday party alongside Luis Suarez
03/06/24 13:01The forward (right) was seen enjoying some down time ahead of the Copa America with Argentina later on this summer, which will be held in the United States from June 20 to July 14.
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Arsenal take bolstered squad for their pre-season tour of the United States... but Declan Rice and, Bukayo Saka will not join the Gunners
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Cole Palmer hits the gym just hours after England's Euro 2024 heartbreak as he begins preparations for the new season with Chelsea
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Harry Kane posts emotional farewell message to Gareth Southgate after England boss steps down, as the captain thanks him for 'helping the nation believe in our team'
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Three of Enzo Fernandez's French Chelsea team-mates unfollow him on Instagram after he filmed Argentina stars singing 'racist' song
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Emma Raducanu is flooded with comments about dating Carlos Alcaraz after his awkward response to a question about the Brit at his Wimbledon final
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Derek Chisora HEADBUTTS Deliveroo rider during shocking brawl over cyclist's refusal to dismount his bike close to busy London restaurant
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Kylian Mbappe is unveiled in front of 80,000 Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu and hails move to the 'club of my dreams'
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Inside Spain's Euro 2024 celebrations: A special meeting with the King, Lamine shows his best dance moves and Rodri chants 'Gibraltar is Spanish'
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Luke Littler crashes OUT in the first round of the World Matchplay after 10-6 defeat by three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen
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Casemiro lucky to escape without serious injury against Rosenborg after being on the receiving end of an awful challenge in Man United friendly
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Man United fans urge club to 'delete' bizarre social media post on Marcus Rashford as winger plays in the team's first pre-season friendly after Euro snub
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Carlos Alcaraz enjoys the 'perfect Sunday' as he dances to Dua Lipa on the heels of retaining his Wimbledon title - and watching Spain beat England!
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Marc Cucurella performs rendition of his own chant after hitting back at criticism from Gary Neville during joyous Spanish celebrations
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Paddy Pimblett wildly celebrates England's crushing Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain - as Liverpool-born UFC star screams 'f***ing get in' to English fans
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Michael Schumacher's brother, and former Formula One driver, Ralf, comes out as he shares picture with his partner on social media
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'The worst kit we've ever had': Chelsea fans slam the club's new 'blue flame' inspired Nike home shirt... as the Blues hail a 'bold design'
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Furious Jude Bellingham fails to hide his anger as he kicks a drinks cooler after England's heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain
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Man United confirm £36.5m signing of Joshua Zirkzee, with Erik ten Hag's side paying MORE than his release clause to land their man
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Jack Grealish takes to Centre Court to watch men's Wimbledon final - before his England team-mates go on to lose toSpain in Euro 2024 showpiece
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Conor McGregor speaks out after Donald Trump's assassination attempt and hails former president Shocking scenes in Pennsylvania
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends HILARIOUS message to Man United star Luke Shaw ahead of England's Euro 2024 final against Spain Ahead of the final
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Kylian Mbappe set to be put on a 'Cristiano Ronaldo-style fitness plan' at Real Madrid as Los Blancos prepare for France captain's long-awaited arrival
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We're not afraid of England! Spain's media say Harry Kane 'never wins anything' and tell the Three Lions they will 'suffer' in tonight's Euro final
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EXCLUSIVE'It's written in the stars!': Posh England fan who went viral for her Mail Sport interview confident of England triumph in Euros final
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DEAR ENGLAND: On the biggest day of their careers, a message to the Three Lions squad from the people who know them best ahead of Euro 2024 final
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Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers generously treat England fans to a huge round of tequila shots in a German bar
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Barbora Krejcikova WINS Wimbledon women's singles title with breathless victory against Jasmine Paolini - as she survives remarkable comeback
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Lamine Yamal turns 17! Spain wonderkid enjoys lowkey birthday celebrations with his team-mates a day before Euro 2024 final
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EXCLUSIVEPosh England fan says she has been inundated with marriage proposals after going viral for her Mail Sport interview
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'Queen' Jasmine Paolini is the 'lioness who NEVER gives up' as she prepares to make history in her first Wimbledon final
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England goes Ollie Watkins crazy after his dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final winner as the Aston Villa man is made the star of new advertising campaign
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Carlos Alcaraz hilariously backtracks on Euro 2024 final claim after Spaniard is BOOED by Wimbledon crowd following semi-final victory
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: Manchester United icon Eric Cantona explains why he was seen walking a GOAT in south London ahead of the Euros
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Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
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Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw star eat and train on his own
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EXCLUSIVEEngland fan goes viral for her Mail Sport interview which attracts over 25 million views... as Three Lions supporters react to her wholesome message
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Revealed: Spain star Lamine Yamal's mischievous plot to troll Kylian Mbappe after beating France atEuro 2024 - and what officials did to stop him
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Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
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Zirkzee arrives in Manchester ahead of his medical on Friday, with Red Devils to pay MORE than his £34m release clause as they close in on De Ligt too
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Jimmy Anderson 'splits the G' as he sips a pint of Guinness alongside his England team-mates after bowing out of Test cricket
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How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner Sent England through
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Turn off the phone this time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes Had to cancel holiday
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Darwin Nunez may face a lengthy BAN following violent clashes with Colombia fans - after footage showed Liverpool star entering the stands and swinging punches
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England fans claim Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands was 'REVENGE' for Graham Taylor Defeat forced resignation
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Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
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Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
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Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
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Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
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Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
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EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
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Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history After France win
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Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
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Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
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Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw 'Easy' draw
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Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
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Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
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Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
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Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
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De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
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Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
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Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
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Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
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'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
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Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
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Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
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BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
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Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
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EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
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Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
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Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
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Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
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Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
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Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
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Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
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Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
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Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
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Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
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Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
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England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
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Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
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England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
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Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
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Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
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Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
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Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
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Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024