The lasting image of Lionel Messi's dominance in El Clásico is certainly his iconic celebration at the Santiago Bernabéu on April 23, 2017. Despite being on the receiving end of a Marcelo elbow that left him bloodied and a two-footed tackle by Sergio Ramos that amounted to his fifth Clásico red card, Messi scored a brilliant solo goal to equalize for Barça before curling home the winner in the 92nd-minute.
When it comes to international soccer, appearances, goals scored and trophies won are usually the biggest indicators of a successful career, and rightly so. But perhaps the most elusive achievement for an international footballer is appearing at five World Cups.
First, it requires an international career of at least 16 years. Around 30 or so active international players made their debut for their country before the 2006 World Cup. A player must also be on a team that qualifies for five successive World Cups — something only 13 countries have achieved.
PARIS — Paris St. Germain secured a record-equalling 10th French top-flight title after stuttering to a 1-1 home draw by 10-man RC Lens on Saturday.
Lionel Messi's goal was canceled out by Corentin Jean as PSG was left on 78 points, 16 ahead of second-placed Olympique de Marseille, which will play its game in hand at Stade de Reims on Sunday.
El Grupo Orlegi, dueño de los clubes Santos Laguna y Atlas en Liga MX, compartió una foto en redes sociales en la que aparece el Papa Francisco recibiendo las playeras de ambos equipos.
Two of soccer’s greatest stars are heading into what will likely be their final World Cups. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi look set to have one last dance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This winter’s tournament will be both of their fifth World Cups, so what are the Messi vs Ronaldo World Cup stats?
Messi: 19
Ronaldo: 17
We all know how heated the debate about Lionel Messi being the GOAT gets. And that hot-headed discussion will probably be rekindled again after a new sponsorship agreement announced by PSG.
The French team will partner with sneakers marketplace GOAT for the next three years — in a deal worth $55 million — allowing them to stamp their logo on the sleeve of PSG's 2022-23 jersey.
In other words, Messi, the GOAT for many, soon will carry the word GOAT on his left arm.
If he stays at PSG, of course.
After getting bounced by Real Madrid in the Champions League, collectively booed by its own supporters at the Parc des Princes and hammered by Monaco at Stade Louis II, no club appreciated the international break more than PSG.
Quedan más de 200 días para el inicio del Mundial 2022, pero una parte del destino de México en Catar ya está trazado luego del sorteo de grupos, el cual determinó que el Tri deberá enfrentar a Argentina, Arabia Saudita y Polonia.
Gran parte del análisis de los rivales que tendrá la selección dirigida por Gerardo Martino se centra en el hecho de que le tocará enfrentar a dos monstruos de la industria: Lionel Messi y Robert Lewandowski.
After scoring in Argentina's 3-0 win over Venezuela in World Cup qualifying Friday night, Lionel Messi's post-match comments made global headlines as the 34-year-old indicated that this might be his last year in international football.
Last stop in the CONMEBOL qualifiers, and there are still a few spots for the 2022 World Cup up for grabs. Brazil and Argentina are already on the plane, while Ecuador, Uruguay, Perú, Chile and Colombia are still fighting for two direct tickets and one inter-confederation playoff slot.
What do they need to fulfill their dreams? Here we have a guide with the results that could send them to Qatar.