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Fatigue looms large over the World Cup

Virgil van Dijk during Netherlands' training centre. (Reuters)

Updated on Jun 11, 2026, 10:42 PM IST

Ranking every FIFA World Cup winner before the 2026 edition

Zinedine Zidane in the World Cup 1998, Cafu in 2002, and Lionel Messi in 2022.

Updated on Jun 10, 2026, 8:03 PM IST

Messi caught in major data leak as passport details exposed at WC warm-up game

Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) looks on during the second half against Iceland during a Road to 26 men's international friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium

Updated on Jun 10, 2026, 7:40 PM IST

Is TMC leader Messi’s childhood friend? Calcutta HC asks in stadium chaos case

Messi’s much-anticipated visit to the stadium in Bidhannagar, as part of the “GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Tour”, ended in chaos

Published on Jun 10, 2026, 5:59 PM IST

Football's age curve is broken, and World Cup 2026 may be the cleanest proof yet

Lamine Yamal for Spain and Lionel Messi for Argentina.

Updated on Jun 10, 2026, 4:02 PM IST

Messi scores as Argentina defeat Iceland in final World Cup 2026 warm-up game

Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against Iceland.

Updated on Jun 10, 2026, 12:16 PM IST

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo at 2026 FIFA World Cup? Possible scenarios

There is a chance that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could face each other earlier than expected.

Updated on Jun 10, 2026, 11:09 AM IST

The night Messi completed football, lifted World Cup and settled the GOAT debate

Lionel Messi kissed the trophy after he won the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Updated on Jun 9, 2026, 2:27 PM IST

Messi completed football in Qatar; now he reaches for untouchable greatness

Lionel Messi has no burden this time in World Cup.

Updated on Jun 8, 2026, 3:48 PM IST

Cal HC refuses urgent hearing to ex-min Aroop Biswas seeking protection from coercive action

Cal HC refuses urgent hearing to ex-min Aroop Biswas seeking protection from coercive action

Published on Jun 8, 2026, 12:50 PM IST

Messi's last dance, Scaloni's masterplan: Argentina's pursuit of eternal glory

Argentina's World Cup defence rests on one man again: Lionel Messi

Updated on Jun 7, 2026, 6:21 AM IST

Can Bruno Fernandes, Premier League’s assist king, drive Portugal?

Portugal's Bruno Fernandes in action. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026, 9:50 AM IST

Lionel Messi trains alone as Argentina begin World Cup preparation

Lionel Messi for Argentina.

Updated on Jun 3, 2026, 12:42 PM IST

Lionel Messi — The last dance

Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026, 6:44 AM IST

Football legend Messi's ‘swaying’ statue from Mamata era taken down in Kolkata

The Public Works Department (PWD) taking away the statue of iconic football player Lionel Messi from Lake Town, Kolkata, after locals complained it had been swaying, on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Updated on Jun 1, 2026, 3:23 PM IST

Lionel Messi to lead Argentina's World Cup title defence; Dybala misses out

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning the World Cup REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo

Updated on May 29, 2026, 6:24 AM IST

Ronaldo and an unfinished World Cup business

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo. (AP Photo)

Published on May 27, 2026, 9:07 PM IST

Inter Miami shares update on Lionel Messi injury scare before FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi has muscle fatigue in his left hamstring.

Updated on May 26, 2026, 8:49 AM IST

Lionel Messi injury scare leaves Argentina sweating before World Cup

Lionel Messi falls after colliding with Geiner Martinez during an MLS match.

Updated on May 25, 2026, 5:31 PM IST

Lionel Messi injury news: Inter Miami staff to assess ‘suspect injury’ - Insider

Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi flashes a thumbs up to the fans after the 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers during a Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season football match at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, on May 17, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)

Published on May 25, 2026, 7:26 AM IST

Lionel Messi injury update: Video reveals details; Argentina fans concerned

Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi controls the ball during the Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season football match between Inter Miami CF and Philadelphia Union at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, on May 24, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)

Published on May 25, 2026, 7:04 AM IST

Kylian Mbappe enters World Cup chasing football immortality

Kylian Mbappe already won the FIFA World Cup in 2018.

Updated on May 23, 2026, 3:28 PM IST

The First FIFA World Cup Was Pure Chaos: Inside Uruguay 1930

Uruguay won the inaugural FIFA World Cup, which they also hosted.

Updated on May 22, 2026, 2:36 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo makes it to his 6th World Cup roster

Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal.

Published on May 20, 2026, 11:06 AM IST

Messi's India tour organiser files complaint against ex-Bengal sports minister

Lionel Messi was in India last year as part of his GOAT tour.

Updated on May 19, 2026, 11:16 AM IST

WB sports minister hints at probe into ‘Messi episode’, slams VIP culture under TMC regime

WB sports minister hints at probe into ‘Messi episode’, slams VIP culture under TMC regime

Published on May 12, 2026, 6:23 PM IST

‘I regret bringing Messi. What if something happened to him?’ Satadru Dutta

‘I regret bringing Messi. What if something happened to him?’ Satadru Dutta

Updated on May 10, 2026, 11:23 AM IST

Messi finally breaks silence on long-standing 'sporting rivalry' with Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid and Lionel Messi for Barcelona.

Updated on May 9, 2026, 7:21 AM IST

Messi Kolkata disaster takes wild turn as organiser vows to ‘expose everyone'

Aroop Biswas was at the centre of the controversy when Lionel Messi visited Kolkata.

Published on May 7, 2026, 8:40 AM IST

Lamine Yamal in awe of Lionel Messi's omnipresent legacy

Lamine Yamal poses with the Young Sportsman Award during the 27th Laureus World Sports Awards gala in Madrid.

Updated on Apr 21, 2026, 9:47 AM IST

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