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Is a Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal encounter happening in Finalissima 2024? Here's what we know
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal could be seen playing against each other in a few months if everything goes according to the plan and Argentina and Spain both manage to win the Copa America 2024 and Euro Cup 2024 respectively. Meanwhile, Messi and Yamal have been in the news together for a few days after pictures of the Argentine legend bathing a baby Yamal did the rounds on social media.
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Argentina versus Colombia: When and where to watch Copa America 2024 finals live on TV, streaming options, all you need to know
Argentina and Colombia will take on each other in the upcoming Copa America 2024 finals this Sunday. Lionel Messi is all fit and fine, according to reports, and will be seen in the finals, probably, for one last time. On paper, Argentina are way ahead of Colombia, having won more than 10 times in their last 12 meetings.
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Lamine Yamal indispensable for Barcelona, club rejects world-record offer by PSG
Barcelona reportedly rejected a world-record €250 million deal by PSG for Lamine Yamal, the young Spanish sensation whose phenomenal performance in the Euro Cup was pivotal in Spain reaching the finals of the championship.
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Football's aww moment: Picture of Lionel Messi bathing a baby Lamine Yamal viral on social media
Lamine Yamal has emerged as the youngest goal scorer ever at the Euro championships after scoring a stellar opening goal for Spain against France during the Euro 2024 semifinals. Right after achieving this feat, pictures of Yamal being bathed as a baby by Argentina football legend Lionel Messi has surfaced on social media.
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Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final
Jefferson Lerma's 39th-minute goal gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Uruguay. Despite Daniel Munoz's first-half stoppage time ejection, Colombia reached the Copa America final against Lionel Messi's Argentina, extending their record unbeaten streak to 28 games. Their last title was in 2001. The match, held Wednesday night in Miami Gardens, saw seven yellow cards and player-fan scrums.
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Lionel Messi's 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final
Messi redirected Enzo Fernández’s shot following a poor Ismaël Koné clearance in off the face of Crépeau from 4 yards in the 51st for his first goal of the tournament. Messi has 28 goals in his last 25 matches for Argentina and 14 in Copa America play, three shy of the record. He has scored against 38 different nations.
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Lionel Messi retirement: Football legend claims he is 'fighting last battles' for Argentina after reaching Copa America 2024 finals
Lionel Messi has dropped a major hint around his retirement after Argentina reached the finals of the Copa America 2024, defeating Canada convincingly by a 2-goal difference. Messi, who scored a goal in the 51st minute of the game, stated that these were his 'last battles' for the Argentina national football team.
Lionel Messi says he will keep on playing for Argentina beyond Copa America final
After scoring his 109th international goal, Lionel Messi expressed his intention to continue living day by day without worrying about the future, despite being 37 years old. Teammate Angel Di Maria, with 31 goals in 144 appearances, announced his retirement after Sunday's game, leaving an impressive legacy in Argentine football. Coach Lionel Scaloni hopes Di Maria will reconsider, as World Cup qualifying resumes in September and the 2026 final approaches at MetLife Stadium.
Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final
Canada, who surprised many by reaching the last four in their first Copa America appearance, can take great credit for their run in the tournament but Messi and company were simply a step too far. Jesse Marsch's side had progressed by hitting teams with high-energy football straight out of the gate but after an early opening for left-winger Jacob Shaffelburg, who fired wide after cutting in from the flank, the South Americans took control and never gave it up.
Will Argentina reach the finals of Copa America 2024? Argentina vs Canada match timings, head-to-head record, how to watch live
The Copa America 2024 is currently in its last stages with the semifinals underway. Argentina will be clashing against Canada in the upcoming semifinals in a matter of few hours. Canada faces a rather uphill task of beating Argentina, looking at the latter's dominance and form over the last few matches.
Copa America 2024 semifinal: Lionel Messi's Argentina to face Canada yet again, match prediction, how to watch
Copa America 2024 semifinal will see an epic thriller as Lionel Messi's Argentina will clash against the Canada lineup, who have, after persistent efforts, qualified in the semis after thrashing Venezuela in the quarterfinals by penalty shootout. Catch some more details around the upcoming Argentina vs Canada match and how to watch it live.
Martinez saves Messi blushes as Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis
Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties as Argentina triumphed over Ecuador in a shoot-out to reach the Copa America semi-finals. Lisandro Martinez scored, Kevin Rodriguez equalized; Messi missed his penalty. Argentina won 4-2 at NRG Stadium, Houston, and will face Venezuela or Canada next. Contributions came from Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, and Alexis Mac Allister.
Adani saga heads for a messy closure
SEBI-Hindenburg clash escalates, questioning SEBI's actions and hindering the closure of the Adani controversy, showcasing the evolving dynamics in the financial market regulatory landscape.
Copa America 2024 schedule: Lionel Messi, Argentina to play THIS team in 'another final'?
Copa America 2024 quarter-final line-up is out and Lionel Messi's Argentina will play Ecuador this week. However, the soccer match will be no less than "another final", according to Ecuador head coach.
Netflix to release documentary on Argentina soccer star Ángel Di María, featuring Lionel Messi. Check release date, key details
Netflix is releasing a documentary on Argentina soccer star Ángel Di María in the month of September.
Copa America 2024 Argentina vs Peru Live: Prediction, how to watch for free, Lionel Messi injury update
Argentina is playing Peru in Copa America 2024 and we have an update for Lionel Messi's injury.
Copa America 2024: How will Lionel Messi's injury affect Argentina's journey?
Lionel Messi can be considered the lionheart of the Argentinian national football team and his good form and participation in the Copa America 2024 could be the key to winning the cup. However, things currently seem more complicated than usual as Messi looks battered after the match against Chile.
Jude Bellingham thinks THIS player at the Euro 2024 is 'better than him'
With the Euro 2024 in full swing, Jude Bellingham has made a rather interesting revelation around a Real Madrid wonderkid Arda Guler, who he feels is an even bigger talent than him.
With Messi-style dribbling and skills, Lamine Yamal thrills in latest Spain win at Euro 2024
At times, it was like watching Lionel Messi. How about that for a compliment for Lamine Yamal after another thrilling performance at the European Championship that showed just why there is such a buzz around this 16-year-old phenom with blond tinges in his dark hair and magic in his boots.
The 'Mes-si!' chants started more than an hour before Copa America opener, and he sets up both goals
Lionel Messi set up both goals on a night he played in his record 35th Copa America match. His pass led to Julian Alvarez's goal in the 49th minute and he extended his tournament assists record to 18 when he fed Lautaro Martinez in the 89th.
Argentina vs Canada Copa America 2024 Live: Prediction, start time, where to watch Lionel Messi's match
Argentina led by Lionel Messi will play Canada in Euro 2024 game. Check our predictions, and live streaming details.
Argentina vs Guatemala: Prediction, free live streaming, when and where to watch Lionel Messi's match
Argentina will take on Guatemala as Lionel Messi's team is gearing up for the mega soccer event of Copa America 2024.
Lionel Messi rules out Olympics appearance, says would be "too much" following Copa America
Paris Olympics 2024 will kickstart from July 26 and will go on till August 11. The competition will start after the Copa America football tournament concludes, which will go on from June 20 to July 14. The U23 coach of Argentina, Javier Mascherano had expressed hope to get the legendary footballer on board for an Olympic appearance, but now Messi has ruled it out, as per Olympics.com.
Lionel Messi to retire from football next year? Here's the truth
Lionel Messi, who is eyeing to lift Copa America 2024 in the US, has revealed his future plans pertaining to the active football career. Argentine soccer star has talked about Inter Miami, Paris Olympics 2024.
Copa America 2024 live in US: Lionel Messi, Argentina's schedule, fixture, date, first match, where to watch
Lionel Messi's Argentina is gearing up to defend continental title in the Copa America 2024, scheduled to be held in the US.
Messi expects Inter Miami to be his final club
Messi, who has a contract with the MLS squad until the end of the 2025 campaign, made his comments to ESPN in an interview to be broadcast on Wednesday. "Yes, as of today, I think it's going to be my last club," Messi told ESPN. But Messi, who turns 37 on June 24, also added, "I'm not ready to leave football either."
Inter Miami vs St. Louis City: Prediction, live streaming, where to watch, schedule
Inter Miami's winning run was ended with a midweek loss to Atlanta United. They had a busy schedule ahead of them, so they had to get started right away. Due to an upcoming home game, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Lionel Messi will most likely start from scratch.
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United: Prediction, start time, live streaming, when to watch Lionel Messi's match
Inter Miami of Lionel Messi will play Atlanta United on Wednesday. The soccer match will be live streamed in the US.
Lionel Messi: Why was deal written on napkin important for Argentina superstar?
A single piece of napkin that decided Messi's future at Barcelona, was sold recently for a whopping $965,000 during an auction by a British house Bonhams, according to recent reports.
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