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Post by bluetornados on Jul 10, 2024 11:12:54 GMT
Lionel Messi overtakes Ali Daei to become the 2nd all-time top goalscorer in men's international football - and trails Cristiano Ronaldo by 21 goals..by Leo Callao.i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/10/04/87142033-13618363-image-a-73_1720580695398.jpgLionel 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. The Argentine's 51st minute goal was his 109th for La Albiceleste. Aside from securing a chance to compete for their second straight Copa America title with a 2-0 win, Messi's scoring effort moved him one goal clear of the Iranian legend. However, Messi will have to score 21 more goals in international colors to overtake Cristiano Ronaldo's 130 for Portugal. Aside from moving up in the goalscoring ranks, Messi broke another record in this year's tournament with an appearance milestone in their opening game. In his 35th appearance across seven editions of the competition, the Inter Miami star broke a record that belonged to Chilean goalkeeper Sergio Livingstone since 1953. The future legend made his first tournament appearance in 2007. With Messi still trailing the Portuguese star, India's Sunil Chhetri sits behind Daei with 93 goals for the Blue Tigers. Meanwhile, Mokhtar Dahari of Malaysia rounds up the top 5 with 89 goals. Across men's and women's divisions, Canada's Christine Sinclair holds the all-time scoring record with 190 goals in 328 international appearances. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/10/04/87142189-13618363-image-a-75_1720580756951.jpgAfter winning the Copa America in 2021, Messi led Argentina to winning the FIFA World Cup in Qatar the following year. His record books now include 186 caps, 109 goals, and 56 assists for his nation. While bidding for his third trophy with the senior team, Messi also holds an Olympic gold medal, which he won with Argentina's U-23 side at the Beijing Games in 2008. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/10/04/87142071-13618363-image-a-74_1720580703241.jpgWith a goal against Canada in the Copa America semifinal, Messi broke his tie with Ali Daei
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Post by bluetornados on Jul 10, 2024 11:20:21 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Jul 15, 2024 14:25:57 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Jul 20, 2024 8:31:51 GMT
Lionel Messi is ruled out indefinitely for Inter Miami as extent of horrific ankle injury is revealed..by Alastair Talboti.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/17/15/87452025-13643823-image-a-26_1721228015314.jpgLionel Messi is set to miss Inter Miami's next set of matches due to a ligament injury in his right ankle, the team announced on Tuesday. The 37-year-old, eight-time Ballon d'Or winner sustained the injury in Argentina's 1-0 win over Colombia on Sunday in the Copa America final in Miami. He went down in the 64th minute and needed extended treatment after immediately looking to the Argentina bench. Messi first took off his right boot before walking slowly off the field to see if he could continue playing. But, he was then shown covering his face and sobbing in his seat, as cameras eventually showed Messi on the bench with ice on a swollen right ankle. 'After a medical evaluation, it has been determined that Leo Messi has suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle,' a statement shared by the Argentinean FA read. 'The captain's availability will be determined by periodic assessments and the progress of his recovery.' i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/17/15/87451909-13643823-image-a-24_1721227953342.jpgInter Miami coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino said earlier on Tuesday, before the test results, that Messi was expected to miss at least two matches. 'He twisted his ankle, and the injury is present so tests are needed and wait for results,' Martino told reporters. 'I've had the opportunity to see other images. 'There will be tests done to determine the severity of the situation. We are always informed through our kinesiologist Walter Insaurralde, who is also the kinesiologist of the national team. He is very cautious at giving a final diagnosis before results are in.' He said he was doing well in an Instagram post on Monday and that he hoped to return soon. 'I'm fine, thank God, and I hope I can soon be on the field again enjoying what I like to do most,' Messi partially said in a lengthy post paying tribute to the outgoing Angel Di Maria. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/17/15/87451927-13643823-image-a-25_1721227964273.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 20, 2024 13:38:25 GMT
Lionel Messi shares snaps from luxurious summer vacation with his wife Antonela and their three kids..by Emilt SelleckLionel Messi is making the most of the summer with his stunning wife, Antonela. The couple were seen posing for snaps with their three sons, Thiago, Matteo and Ciro, while kicking back on a luxurious boat. The 37-year-old rocked a pair of black swimming trunks as he cuddled up to his young family. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/12/22/88455611-13736845-image-a-15_1723497935291.jpg
Lionel Messi is making the most of the summer on a boat with his stunning wife, Antonela
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The couple were seen posing for snaps with their mini-me kids earlier this week
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Lionel and Antonela share three young sons together: Thiago, Matteo and CiroHe did not join his teammates when they returned home to a jubilant Buenos Aires, where fans flooded the streets to celebrate in wild scenes. But the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner took to social media to insist he was 'fine' and thanked fans for their support. 'The Copa America is over and the first thing I want is to thank everyone for the messages and greetings,' he said in a statement. 'I'm fine, thank God, and I hope I can soon be on the field again enjoying what I like to do most. I am happy, very happy, especially because we achieved the goal we had and Fide (Angel Di Maria ) leaves us but with another Cup.'
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 15, 2024 23:21:33 GMT
Messi scores two in four minutes on injury return..i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/15/02/89686783-13851551-Lionel_Messi_scored_two_goals_in_four_minutes_in_his_first_game_-a-1_1726362996253.jpgLionel Messi marked his return from injury with two goals and an assist to help Inter Miami to a 3-1 win against Philadelphia Union. The World Cup-winning Argentina captain had not played since injuring his ankle in his country's Copa America final victory over Colombia in July. That saw him miss this month's World Cup qualifiers, while he also sat out eight games for his Major League Soccer side - though they lead the MLS Eastern Conference standings. But the 37-year-old former Barcelona star played the full 90 minutes in his first Inter Miami start for three months and ran the show. Philadelphia took the lead after 58 seconds through Mikael Uhre but Miami equalised in the 26th minute, Messi beating a defender and lashing home after collecting a pass from Luis Suarez following good work from another ex-Barca team-mate in Jordi Alba. Messi fired his team ahead four minutes later after being teed up by Alba and went on to set up Suarez for Miami's third deep in second-half injury time. After the match Messi, who now has 14 goals in 13 games this season, acknowledged he was "a little tired". "I really wanted to come back, I had been off of the field for a long time," he added. "Little by little I was training with the group, feeling good and that's why we decided that I would start, and I'm very happy." i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/15/02/89686785-13851551-Messi_missed_13_games_with_the_Herons_due_to_an_ankle_injury_he_-a-2_1726362996326.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 3, 2024 10:31:33 GMT
Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami win MLS Shield..by BBC Sport
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Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored the goals that clinched the Supporters Shield for MiamiInter Miami forward Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-2 win against Columbus Crew to help the club to win the MLS Supporters' Shield for the first time. The Argentina playmaker opened the scoring with a close-range finish and doubled the away side's lead in first-half stoppage time with a sublime free-kick. Crew winger Diego Rossi halved the deficit in Ohio before former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez restored Inter Miami's two-goal lead and they held on after Cucho Hernandez's penalty. Miami's victory means the club will finish top of the table and have won the Supporters' Shield - which is given to the MLS club with the best regular season record - for the first time since they debuted in 2020. The trophy is Messi's 46th piece of silverware in his glittering career for club and country. By finishing top of the standings, Miami have secured home advantage during the post-season play-offs. "The first objective has been achieved and now we have to think about what's next," said Messi. "The first round is three games but then it's one game and anything can happen. But we have the great advantage of playing all the games at home, which is what we were looking for. We are very strong at home." Miami need two wins from their final two league matches to beat the MLS record for most points in a regular season, which currently stands as the 73 amassed by the New England Revolution in 2021. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/10/03/03/90396109-13918837-image-a-30_1727923235256.jpgMessi bagged a brace - while Suarez scored the decisive third goal to clinch the trophyi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/10/03/03/90395833-13918837-Messi_wheeled_off_after_scoring_his_second_goal_of_the_night_and-m-27_1727922050851.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 3, 2024 10:38:31 GMT
Lionel Messi reveals his latest Marvel-inspired celebration after scoring in Inter Miami's 1-1 draw with Charlotte..by Abdi Rashid
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Lionel Messi debuted a the Iron Man-inspired celebration after scoring against Charlotte
Lionel Messi debuted a new Marvel-inspired celebration after scoring in Inter Miami's 1-1 draw with Charlotte. Charlotte had taken the lead in the 56th minute through Karol Swiderski before Messi drew his side level with a superb finish 10 minutes later. It was the former Barcelona and PSG's forward's 15th goal in 16 MLS games this year, with his side at the top of the Eastern Conference. Messi punched the air in delight before being joined by team-mates. The 37-year-old then placed his hands by his side with his palms down before raising his heels for lift-off like Iron Man. The Argentinian forward looked up at his kids in the stands as he performed his latest Marvel celebration. In his first year with Miami, Messi produced a number of Marvel themed celebrations including reaching out for Thor's Hammer, crossing his arms over his chest like Black Panther and shooting out webs like Spiderman. Speaking to the Miami Herald last August, Messi revealed the celebrations began after watching Marvel movies with his sons. 'My three sons are still on vacation, have not started school yet, so every night we watch Marvel superhero movies,' he said. 'They came up with the idea and asked that whenever I have a game and score a goal, I do a Marvel superhero celebration. That's how it started, and we continued that ritual i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/09/29/12/90235561-0-image-a-41_1727607858886.jpgThe Argentine was first joined by his team-mates and the Marvel celebration followed
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 3, 2024 10:45:06 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 19, 2024 9:44:09 GMT
Lionel Messi drops six-word retirement hint as decision dubbed 'impossible'...By Maria Ortega 7 Tom Sunderland, Sports Writers
8-time Ballon d'Or-winner Lionel Messi has given an appraisal of his retirement plans amid calls for him to carry on until the 2026 World Cupi2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article33923216.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/2_FBL-WC-2026-SAMERICA-QUALIFIERS-ARG-BOL.jpgThere's fight in the old dog yet after Lionel Messi fought off fears of retirement with a hat-trick over the international break. The eight-time Ballon d'Or-winner has been dogged by speculation he could hang up his boots any day now after turning 37 in June. But Messi was as candid as ever while addressing the topic in the wake of his latest international treble, taking home the match ball as Argentina battered Bolivia 6-0 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. Having finally ended his search for football's greatest prize at Qatar 2022, there's no longer the same void in Messi's career pressuring him to play on. And yet arguably the best player to have ever lived - who will turn 39 at the next World Cup - has refused to rule out an appearance as he said: "When the time comes, we'll see." Asked whether he'd be representing his country in their title defence, Messi told TyC Sports: "I've always said that things happen for a reason and I never get ahead of myself. I live day by day, I try to enjoy every single moment, and when the time comes to decide if I can be at the next World Cup, we'll see. "Hopefully I can continue to perform at this level to feel good and to be happy because when I feel good and I can enjoy what I do, I'm happy. The truth is that I don't set myself the goal of getting there, my goal is to live day by day and to be well." The Inter Miami star opened the scoring for Argentina at El Monumental, then added two more to his credit in the 84th and 86th minutes. His input helped keep Argentina at the top of the table in Commebol's World Cup qualification, while Bolivia occupy the play-off place in seventh as things stand. Even despite the disparity between the two teams, Messi's contribution highlights that he still possesses the potential to gleam at the highest level. From Messi's perspective, it's clear the passion to perform and bring his country accolades is not in question. Even at his advanced age, the former Barcelona and PSG talisman said he still loves his job and adores hearing fans chant his and his team-mates' names. "I fought hard and went through bad times in Argentina to live this moment, and today I enjoy it more than ever because when the end gets closer and you get older, you get much more emotional and appreciate things more than before," he said. "The love I have for this sport drives me to always be at the top of my game. Coming here didn't mean retiring. The goal is to make this young team very big." i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/10/09/21/90664017-13942757-image-m-127_1728506733958.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 20, 2024 21:40:52 GMT
Lionel Messi nets stunning 11-minute hat trick for Inter Miami before David Beckham speech..by Oliver Salti.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/10/20/02/91055625-13979497-image-m-62_1729387752466.jpgLionel Messi fired home a breathtaking 11-minute hat trick as Inter Miami smashed the MLS regular-season points record on Saturday night. Messi, 37, only entered the game early in the second half after starting on the bench ahead of next week's playoffs. In the span of about 30 minutes, the soccer icon had three goals - his first MLS hat trick - and an assist in a resounding 6-2 victory over New England. Teammate and good friend Luis Suarez also scored twice as Miami set MLS records for both most points and best winning percentage. Tata Martino's men finished with 74 points, one more than New England had in its record-setting season in 2021. After the win Miami also celebrated the Supporters' Shield - which it won earlier this month on the road at Columbus - in a ceremony for the home fans as co-owner David Beckham made his way onto the field. The party was going to happen either way. Messi just made it even more special. 'Our players are what has made this season successful,' Beckham said in a speech on the field. 'Our captain has led us. Our players have led us in times where it was difficult. 'But now, tonight we celebrate. Tomorrow, we prepare for Friday, the playoffs.' i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/10/20/02/91055631-13979497-image-a-63_1729388002309.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/10/20/02/91055623-13979497-image-a-61_1729387750460.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 11, 2024 0:10:54 GMT
Sunday 10th November 2024 - MLS Cup - Round 1
Inter Miami 2 (Messi 65) Atlanta United 3i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/10/15/91904989-14065323-Lionel_Messi_s_side_were_dumped_out_of_the_play_offs_at_the_firs-a-1_1731253699381.jpgLionel Messi scored but Inter Miami suffered a shock first-round exit in the MLS Cup play-offs. Atlanta United triumphed 3-2 in the best-of-three decider in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after both sides had won one game each. Miami finished the regular season with a record 74 points from 34 games in the Eastern Conference to win the Supporters' Shield. Miami took the lead at Chase Stadium when Matias Rojas scored from a rebound after former Aston Villa keeper Brad Guzan had denied Argentina forward Messi. Two goals in two minutes from Jamal Thiare put Atlanta in front and, despite Messi equalising with a header, Bartosz Slisz scored the winner as Miami appealed for play to be stopped with defender Tomas Aviles lying on the pitch injured. Last month Miami, who are co-owned by David Beckham, were named as one of the 32 sides in next year's expanded Fifa Club World Cup. "They are now officially one of the 32 best clubs in the world, already after a few years since their existence," said Fifa president Gianni Infantino. "And now they can start writing their story also on the global stage." In December Miami signed Uruguay striker Luiz Suarez, reuniting him with former Barcelona team-mates Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Atlanta scraped into the play-offs by finishing ninth in the Eastern Conference, then beat Montreal on penalties in a wildcard game to set up a meeting with Miami. Atlanta will play Orlando City, and New York City face New York Red Bulls, in the semi-finals,, external which are decided by one game rather than three. The winners will meet in the Eastern Conference final, and the winners of that will play the Western Conference play-off champions in the MLS Cup final on 7 December. "This season has had good and bad things," said Miami manager Gerardo Martino. "If you think about the expectations we had for this play-offs, obviously we came up a little short. "The players are sad, as they should be when there are so many expectations and the team can't fulfil them. "In this final part of the year we got used to achieving the objectives but we couldn't achieve the most important one." Miami defender Alba said the MLS Cup format is "a bit unfair". "It's been done for many years but I think it should be the champion of one conference against the champion of the other to make it as fair as possible," he said.
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