1. Lionel Messi applauded by rival fans after 'extraordinary' hattrick  CNN International
2. Lionel Messi's spectacular hat-trick prompts Betis fans to chant his name  The Guardian
3. Messi applauded by Betis fans after hat trick - 'I'm really grateful'  ESPN
4. Video: Lionel Messi’s best goal ever? Fans praise the GOAT’s hat-trick chip  The Week UK
5. Messi: I've never had rival supporters cheer me like this before  MARCA.com
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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has aired his belief that Barcelona are favourites to win the Champions League in large part due to the Catalan side having ...

While Juventus suffered its first league defeat of the season with Ronaldo absent, Lionel Messi was winning hearts and minds with a hat-trick showing against ...

The "Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo" narrative will no doubt continue for years to come. This past weekend, however, Messi's wonder strike against Real ...

David Beckham conceded it was unlikely Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi would sign, but refused to rule out trying.

Lionel Messi have played against 85 teams in Barcelona's iconic blue-and-maroon, and has won at least one game against 84 of them. Which is the one team ...

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona began a busy week by rallying to defeat Sevilla 4-2 away in La Liga. Up next are two Clasicos against Real Madrid.

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were both at their brilliant best as Barcelona beat Real Betis 4-1 at the Benito Villamarin tonight and moved 10 points clear at the ...

Jacob & Co. unveils two more Epic X Chrono Messi watches that reflect the soccer superstar's home country and personal tastes.

The FC Barcelona captain has scored two goals against United and has a great record against the English giantsLeo Messi ya sabe lo que es enfrentarse al ...

Leo Messi posts yet another legendary hat-trick performance, Luis Suárez adds the other, and Barça fly into a ten-point lead in La Liga.

The Argentine star has played 40 official games against Real Madrid scoring 26 goals.

Lionel Messi was showered with praise by Ernesto Valverde and losing manager Bruno Genesio after a headline performance in his side's 5-1 win over Lyon.

Used to be the best way to control Luis Suarez was with a well-organized defense and a tetanus shot. Because on his way to devouring opponents, becoming ...

Lionel Messi is single-handedly leading Barcelona to potentially another treble and has taken Europe by storm once again. The Argentina international is on a ...

Leo Messi has missed 21 of the 89 penalties he has taken: 23 per cent. In spite of his poor success rate, he remains Barcelona's penalty taker.

Luis Suarez is so in awe of Lionel Messi that he has no problem kicking his other half to the kerb. The South American pair have a very good relationship on and ...

The Barcelona talisman has been celebrated for his star skills and incredible ability, but how does he maintain his form and fitness?

The manager of Argentina has talked about FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi's long awaited return to the national team.

Olympique Lyonnais will be out to “reduce” the influence of Lionel Messi when they host Barcelona in their Champions League last-16 first leg without their ...

Watch the video compilation of Lionel Messi which proves that he is the most complete player to have played the game. Lionel Messi is one of the very few ...

La Liga: Ernesto Valverde is not worried about Lionel Messi taking penalties after the Barcelona star scored one and missed another against Real Valladolid.

LIONEL MESSI has been told by Real Madrid midfielder Isco he hopes they'll play together soon.

Statistics reveal Lionel Messi is the undisputed best player in the current campaign so far.

Barcelona have gained a huge boost in their quest for a player that was targeted by several European giants, including arch rivals Real Madrid.

Gerard Pique reveals Barcelona teammate's investment firm role.

The Argentina ace is Barcelona's go-to penalty-taker, but following a recent miss in La Liga, should he really be taking spot-kick duties?

CRISTIANO RONALDO of Juventus has been overlooked as football's 'true genius' with Real Madrid icon Fabio Capello instead lauding Barcelona star Lionel ...

CRISTIANO RONALDO has been dubbed the best player in the world by Juventus star Emre Can - but Lionel Messi may disagree.

Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI spoke about a number of topics regarding the national team. During the announcement of the latest Argentina squad, the ...

That's the shock claim made by Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda. Lionel Messi is under contract with Barcelona until 2021 and certainly has no intentions of ...

BARCELONA, Spain -- Lionel Messi is a minor doubt for Barcelona's game against Real Madrid on Wednesday after ending Saturday's 2-2 draw with Valencia ...

Leo Messi, the prolific FC Barcelona and Argentina scorer whom many consider the game's greatest player, has a shelf full of Ballons d'Or, the trophies...

Lionel Messi has been included in Barcelona's squad for Wednesday's Copa del Rey semifinal against Real Madrid, but Ernesto Valverde said he won't take ...

A show inspired by the Argentine soccer star will be the entertainment company's first foray into soccer.

Lionel Messi will be out approximately three weeks with a fracture in the radial bone of his right arm, meaning the Barcelona captain will miss a Champions ...

Barcelona may have beaten Levante 5-0 but the game began with a sense of tension at the Catalan side struggled to break down Paco Lopez's side,...

He may have won five Ballons d'Or since he made his debut 15 years ago this week but the Argentinian is underappreciated.

TOPSHOT - Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric kisses the trophy after receiving the 2018 Men's Ballon d'Or award for best player of the year during ...

Barcelona have promised Lionel Messi they will extend his contract whenever he feels the moment is right. Messi, only signed a new deal at the end of 2017 but ...

Barcelona have been dealt the bad news that Lionel Messi will be out for a month with the arm injury sustained in Saturday's win over Sevilla, according to ...

When it comes to pizza prepared by one of the world's best dough tossers, Lionel Messi knows carbs don't count when they're consumed on holiday.

With Lionel Messi and some of his Barcelona teammates in attendance, Cirque du Soleil has presented its production inspired by the Argentina great.

Lionel Messi notched his 400th Spanish league goal against Eibar on Sunday to extend his record as La Liga's all-time top scorer. Those 400 goals have come ...

Just two weeks after an arm fracture, Lionel Messi could return to action this week. On Sunday, Barcelona included the Argentine star in its squad for the ...

Ernesto Valverde should continue resting the Argentine attacker at every opportunity, given Barca's 'Messidependencia' is greater than ever before.

As well as the pursuit of collective success with Barcelona, Lionel Messi is aiming to continue breaking records in the new year. The Argentine continue to ...

Osasuna coach Petar Vasiljevic squirmed a little in his seat. A Spanish journalist had just asked how his struggling team, 18 th in La Liga, planned to deal with ...

MILAN -- Barcelona will leave it late before deciding on Lionel Messi's availability for Tuesday's Champions League match against Inter Milan but coach Ernesto ...

While November 16, 2003, was supposed to be the date that inaugurated Porto's new Estadio Do Dragao, an even greater historic moment occurred as...

Lionel Messi said Barcelona have good enough players to not have to depend on him every week after helping salvage a draw against Athletic Bilbao.

Messi 10 by Cirque du Soleil,” the new show from FC Barcelona star Leo Messi, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, Sony Music and Argentina's PopArt ...

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Having removed himself from Argentina selection for the foreseeable future, the international break has afforded Lionel Messi to indulge in a bit of family time.

Lionel Messi's ability to regularly conjure up moments of brilliance can make fans numb. Here's how to remain awake to his majesty.

In January 2016, a photo of young Murtaza Ahmadi went viral, thanks to his makeshift version of an Argentinian football shirt of his idol Lionel Messi. Today ...

Sunday morning and military machines rolled down the Castellana, armoured vehicles on the move. Snipers stood on roofs and helicopters circled. Something ...

Diego Maradona attempted to defuse his controversial comments about Lionel Messi by claiming his friendship with the Barcelona and Argentina forward is ...

Blaugrana president Josep Maria Bartomeu is confident he can tie the mercurial Argentine to *fresh* terms and keep him for the remainder of his career.

Argentina will reportedly have to wait until 2019 for attacking talisman Lionel Messi to return to international football. The Barcelona forward will next play for his ...

Leo Messi put World Cup disappointment with Argentina behind him to kick off the new season in style, scoring twice in Barca's 3-0 win over Alaves.

Given he is 31, there might not be too many more displays such as the one Lionel Messi put in at Wembley, where his genius inspired Barcelona's win.

Lionel Messi and his dog Hulk playing football goes viral as Barcelona star embarrasses giant Dogue de Bordeaux in video.

It has been a difficult week in football, following the disappearance of a plane carrying Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala.Lionel Messi has become...

Former Argentina international Pablo Zabaleta is concerned by how "stressed and unhappy" Lionel Messi has appeared at the World Cup this summer.

Javier Mascherano urges Lionel Messi to stay on with Argentina despite World Cup exit.

There are rumors that Neymar may leave PSG, but does Messi want him back?

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He's led FC Barcelona to 32 trophies, won an Olympic gold medal with Team Argentina and holds the Guinness World Record for most goals scored in a season ...

When La Liga leaders Barcelona face third-placed Atletico Madrid on Saturday, they will be led out by a man whose playing abilities could never be questioned ...

Lionel Messi became the most honoured player in Barcelona history on Sunday, winning his 33rd trophy for the club as the La Liga champions beat Sevilla 2-1 ...

Lionel Messi said he never expected to have such a successful career after receiving his fifth Golden Shoe on Tuesday, for being the top goalscorer in Europe ...

Lionel Messi is on the verge of returning to the Argentina national team for the first time since the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. According to Ole out of ...

Messi could be fit for Internazionale San Siro clash.

A blow to his arm will rule Lionel Messi out of the next three weeks, with this the 21st injury of the 31-year-old's career. In total, he has...

Lionel Messi admitted Gerard Pique's goal was not a training ground masterpiece as Barcelona beat PSV Eindhoven 2-1 on Wednesday to seal top spot in their ...

Tactical analysis and statistics of Lionel Messi at Barcelona. This tactical analysis will use statistics to tell you how Lionel Messi is underrated.

Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba looked to be getting on famously at Salt Bae's Turkish steakhouse in Dubai. But what were they talking about?

For the first time in a decade, the Ballon d'Or was not won by either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, the twin giants of the modern footballing epoch.

Barcelona's captain, Lionel Messi, will miss approximately three weeks because of a radial fracture he sustained in his right arm during a 4-2 win over Sevilla on ...

The first time I saw Lionel Messi, he won a World Cup for Argentina. This was in 2005, in the Dutch town of Utrecht. Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1 in the youth World ...

Lionel Messi again disputed the idea that Barcelona are too dependent upon him after a season in which he had 34 goals and 12 assists.

Barcelona star could return to action early after breaking a bone in his right arm.

Jacob & Co.'s Epic X Chrono marks the first of four limited-edition timepieces produced in collaboration with the legendary soccer player.

There is still no way to truly appreciate the Barcelona legend.

Lionel Messi is back in training for Barcelona after missing the last two games because of a broken bone in his arm. Messi suffered the injury on October 20 in ...

Leo Messi has been the subject of one of the concerts by the famous composer Daniel Pacitti, who created a musical work dedicated to the great...

Luis Suarez says Barcelona are under pressure and must deliver the goods this season after Lionel Messi promised supporters the players will do everything ...

Goal takes a look at the herbal drink enjoyed by Barcelona star Lionel Messi, Man Utd's Paul Pogba and more.

Lionel Messi acknowledged that his disappointing record from the penalty spot is something he must continue to work on. Messi, 31, missed four of the eight ...

Argentina great Diego Maradona has told Fox Sports that Lionel Messi, who he coached at the 2010 World Cup, is not a leader and should not be considered a ...

Lionel Messi is slowing down. It's a painful thing to admit, but it's true. As the old saw goes, Father Time is undefeated, and there is no greater testament to how ...

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi posted a video on his Instagram account that gave a behind-the-scenes glimpse at an advertisement for Pepsi, where he ...

Fabio Capello says Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's absence at FIFA's The Best awards showed a lack of respect from the pair.

Ernesto Valverde says Lionel Messi is likely to be rested on Sunday when Barcelona host Real Sociedad in the final game of the La Liga season.

Lionel Messi's mother, Celia Cuccittini, said her son has been affected by criticism of his Argentina performances and wants to win the World Cup.

While 2018 may have been defined by chaos and uncertainty around the world, there has at least been one thing we could always rely on: Lionel Messi being ...

Find out which players have the best chance to win the 2019 Ballon d'Or award, which includes Barcelona's Leo Messi and Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi had trials with River Plate and then youth coach Eduardo Abrahamian revealed how he was taken aback by his skills but that the club...

Former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli believes Lionel Messi can still realise his dream of lifting the World Cup in 2022 if the country doesn't veer from "the ...