Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi, 35, claimed his 99th international goal from a free-kick after 89 minutes, sending the 83000 fans at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos ...

"Everyone who wears this shirt gives their all and sometimes the results don't come. Let's enjoy the third star." Lionel Messi, 35, claimed his 99th international goal from a free-kick after 89 minutes, sending the 83,000 fans at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos Aires into raptures; "I always dreamed of this moment, to celebrate with you in my country Argentina," said Messi after the game

It was a night of landmark goals and historic achievements for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as the pair continued to cement their places as two of ...

It was his 99th international goal and the 800th of his professional career. Let’s enjoy the third star.” Ronaldo scored two goals – a penalty and a stunning free kick – in the 4-0 win as Portugal’s campaign for off to the perfect start, with João Cancelo and Bernardo Silva also getting on the score sheet. The players from the squad that won the World Cup in Qatar have all been called up to the national team for these two friendly fixtures against Panama and Curaçao to allow them to revel in their moment of glory. [Messi](https://cnn.com/2023/03/03/football/lionel-messi-in-laws-shop-attacked-spt-intl/index.html) and his Argentina teammates played on home soil for the first time since their [World Cup triumph](https://cnn.com/2023/03/06/football/world-cup-final-penalty-shootout-spt-intl/index.html) just over three months ago. [Lionel Messi](http://cnn.com/2023/03/23/football/lionel-messi-mobbed-argentina-panama-world-cup-spt-intl/index.html) and Cristiano Ronaldo, as the pair continued to cement their places as two of the greatest players of all time.

Argentina's first match back on home soil as World Cup winners was an emotional affair with Lionel Messi and his team-mates clearly touched by the ...

And it was a case of third time lucky as he netted one in the 89th minute to secure Argentina a 2-0 victory, with young midfielder Thiago Almada also getting on the scoresheet. Messi's wife Antonela and their three sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro were beside him as he lifted the World Cup trophy for a second time. Let's enjoy the third star.” He twice hit the woodwork with free-kicks. There were special scenes before the match as the 83,000-strong crowd gave them a hero's welcome at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. played on home turf for the first time since lifting the trophy on Thursday (March 23), hosting Panama in a friendly.

Where does Lionel Messi go from here? The Argentine has won it all and broken countless records, and Thursday night's celebration in Buenos Aires felt like ...

That could be liberating for a player who has for so long been scrutinised, particularly in the blue and white of Argentina. At Barcelona he was worshipped, and for Argentina he has been deified. There are decisions for Messi to make, then, and his next step will be watched closely. Now that is done and there is a feeling that the greatest player of his generation might be going through the motions at club level. “I always dreamed of this moment, to celebrate with you in my country Argentina, lifting the greatest thing that is the World Cup,” Messi said. A few months on, Messi’s focus has returned to club football and his career at PSG.

Lionel Messi, Emi Martinez and the Argentina squad were given an incredible reception from supporters in their first game since lifting the World Cup.

Argentina were made to wait for the breakthrough as Panama goalkeeper Jose Guerra produced a number of saves and the defence fought hard to keep the World Cup champions out. His strike from a free-kick on 89 minutes sent the fans into raptures again, after substitute Thiago Almada scored the opener 11 minutes earlier with a follow-up strike from a Messi free-kick that had come back off the post. The team then lined up opposite the Panama players in the usual pre-match display, and were greeted by a wall of noise from fans as they chanted without pause.

Sergio Aguero has encouraged Barcelona president Joan Laporta to push for Lionel Messi's Camp Nou return — and thinks there is a 50 per cent chance of his ...

But we have to respect that he’s a player of Paris Saint-Germain and now he is in a great moment because It’s a dream we have.” And I need to find the way to improve this relationship between Messi and FC Barcelona. Messi knows that we have Messi in our heart — Messi’s a part of our emblem. “When I arrived for this second period (as president), the legacy that we got was not very good and I had to take a decision that I’m not satisfied with. I have to respect his club and respect him.

Barcelona club president Joan Laporta has dropped a major hint over a potential summer return for Lionel Messi.

He has been the most important player in the history of Barca. Messi is unlikely to make a firm call on his plans until the end of the 2022/23 season, with PSG closing in on a Ligue 1 title defence, amid a potential offer to move to the MLS. “Messi is the best player in the history of football.

LIONEL MESSI will return to Barcelona, according to Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero's prediction.Messi is likely to quit Paris Saint-Germain with.

[Barcelona](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247810/barcelona/) is his home, he has to finish his career here. [forced to retire](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/8073914/sergio-aguero-retirement-barcelona-manchester-city-heart-condition/) two years ago as a Barcelona player due to a heart condition, has urged club president Joan Laporta to do everything he can to bring Messi back. [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/250250/paris-saint-germain/) with his contract running out in June, despite his deal having an option to extend by a further year.