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Messi pic with baby goes viral as toddler becomes star

Messi pic with baby goes viral as toddler becomes star

A photograph taken 17 years ago of Lionel Messi with a six-month-old baby, who has since become an international star, has gone viral. 9 Jul 2024
Messi fit for Copa America semi against Canada: coach

Messi fit for Copa America semi against Canada: coach

The Argentine camp say skipper Lionel Messi has no hamstring concerns and will start their Copa America final-four clash with Canada in New Jersey. 9 Jul 2024
Messi misses penalty but Martinez saves Argentina

Messi misses penalty but Martinez saves Argentina

Lionel Messi missed in the penalty shootout, but keeper Emiliano Martinez saved the day as Argentina beat Ecuador for a place in the last four at Copa America. 5 Jul 2024
Messi-less Argentina win again, Canada progress in Copa

Messi-less Argentina win again, Canada progress in Copa

Even without Lionel Messi and eight other first-choice stars Argentina were too strong for Peru in Copa America, while Canada joined them in the quarter-finals. 30 Jun 2024
Canadian player racially abused after Messi tackle

Canadian player racially abused after Messi tackle

Canadian soccer authorities have written to the game's governing body in the region to investigate the online racist abuse against one of their players. 22 Jun 2024
Messi assists Argentina to winning Copa America start

Messi assists Argentina to winning Copa America start

Lionel Messi was instrumental as Argentina began their Copa America title defence with a 2-0 victory over Canada in the opener. 21 Jun 2024
Could Messi be playing final tournament with Argentina?

Could Messi be playing final tournament with Argentina?

The Copa America could mark Lionel Messi's final chapter with Argentina's national soccer team. 20 Jun 2024
Sydney FC's Jake Girdwood-Reich seals US switch

Sydney FC's Jake Girdwood-Reich seals US switch

Sydney FC defender Jake Girdwood-Reich has completed a move to Major League Soccer outfit St Louis. 4 Jun 2024
Sam Kerr misses out again on FIFA Best women's prize

Sam Kerr misses out again on FIFA Best women's prize

Matildas captain Sam Kerr hasn't made the final three contenders for the FIFA Best women's player of the year award despite being the Ballon d'Or runner-up. 15 Dec 2023
Messi's World Cup Socceroo shirt on sale - for millions

Messi's World Cup Socceroo shirt on sale - for millions

The jersey Lionel Messi wore when he scored for Argentina against Australia at the World Cup is up for auction in New York, in a set expected to fetch millions. 21 Nov 2023
A 14-year-old A-League prodigy just beat Sam Kerr's record

A 14-year-old A-League prodigy just beat Sam Kerr's record

Western Sydney Wanderers teenager Talia Younis has already surpassed Sam Kerr, now she wants to follow the Matildas superstar on to football's biggest stages. 25 Oct 2023
Bos proves Socceroos' shining light in Argentina loss

Bos proves Socceroos' shining light in Argentina loss

Talented young full-back Jordan Bos shone on his starting debut for the Socceroos against Argentina, to the delight of coach Graham Arnold. 16 Jun 2023
Socceroos 'stuck in the hotel' with 100m set to watch Argentina clash

Socceroos 'stuck in the hotel' with 100m set to watch Argentina clash

The Socceroos have drawn huge crowds and attention ahead of their sellout friendly match against Argentina in Beijing and are embracing the hype. 15 Jun 2023
New-look Roos won't go Messi-mad in Argentina rematch

New-look Roos won't go Messi-mad in Argentina rematch

Lionel Messi will headline Argentina's rematch with the Socceroos but coach Graham Arnold doesn't want Australia to home in on the superstar attacker. 14 Jun 2023
Argentina is a grudge match, not a friendly: Socceroo

Argentina is a grudge match, not a friendly: Socceroo

Midfielder Keanu Baccus says the Socceroos are preparing for an intense run-out against Lionel Messi's Argentina in China, not a gentle friendly. 13 Jun 2023
Midfielder O'Neill keen to cement Socceroos spot

Midfielder O'Neill keen to cement Socceroos spot

Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill should get a shot at cementing a midfield berth against Argentina with Jackson Irvine and Aaron Mooy unavailable. 12 Jun 2023

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