Messi calls Argentina's penalty-shootout hero Martinez a "phenomenon"

Jul 07, 2021

Brasilia [Brazil], July 7 : Argentina striker Lionel Messi hailed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for his heroics in the Copa America semi-final clash against Colombia.

"This is what football is about, sport is about," says Luis Figo on Saudi Arabia's win over Argentina

Nov 23, 2022

Argentina got off to a great start as Lionel Messi converted a penalty in the 10th minute to give his side a 1-0 lead.

MLS: Messi misses third successive penalty as Inter Miami go down to Nashville SC

Aug 16, 2026

Messi, had a chance to level the scores at 1-1 in the third minute, but his penalty spot was saved by Nashville goalie Brian...

Champions League: Barcelona crash out after playing 1-1 draw against PSG

Mar 11, 2021

Paris [Barcelona], March 11 : Argentine striker Lionel Messi missed the penalty against Paris Saint-Germain as the LaLiga giants played out a 1-1 draw...

"Felt I let team down...": Messi reflects on missed penalty during win over Egypt in FIFA WC RO16

Jul 08, 2026

Messi's penalty miss in the first half marked the fourth missed non-shootout penalty of his FIFA WC career, the most by a player in...

Messi takes indefinite break from football following death of father Jorge

Aug 11, 2026

Argentine icon Lionel Messi has reportedly suspended his football career indefinitely following the death of his father, Jorge Messi.