Argentina National Football Team

Messi with his World Cup-winning Argentina team to visit India in October to play exhibition match

Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team will visit India for an exhibition match in Kerala in October 2025, marking their return after 14 years.

Explained: Why Lionel Messi did not feature in Argentina's 4-1 thrashing of Brazil in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Defending champions Argentina celebrated qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Lionel Scaloni's men ended up outplaying the five-time world champions despite the absence of superstar Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi: Why star forward has not been picked in Argentina's squad for matches against Uruguay and Brazil?

Argentina football team will be without the services of the legendary Lionel Messi when they take on Uruguay and Brazil in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. We take a look at why Messi has not been picked by Argentina.

Ronaldo's former teammate Di Maria says Messi is best footballer of all time: 'The Reality is shown in numbers'

Angel Di Maria, who played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, believes Lionel Messi — not his former teammate — is the best footballer in the world. Di Maria compared the two and highlighted what sets Messi apart from Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi and Argentina football team to play in India's Kerala in 2025, says state's sport minister

The panned football trip to Kerala for 2025 will not be Lionel Messi's first visit to India as he was in Kolkata in 2011 when Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0 at the Salt Lake Stadium.

Messi's assist, Martinez's brilliant goal lead Argentina to victory over Peru in final match of 2024 | WATCH VIDEO

Lautaro Martinez capitalized on Lionel Messi's cross to score the only goal of the match as Argentina defeated Peru 1-0 to consolidate their lead at the top of the South America FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Angry Lionel Messi argues with referee as Paraguay shocks Argentina in World Cup qualifiers | WATCH

Lionel Messi failed to score as Argentina were beaten 2-1 by Paraguay in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. The two goals of Paraguay also included an incredible bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria.

Lionel Messi jerseys banned from stadium by Paraguay ahead of Argentina clash; Scaloni feels ban will not work

In a surprising move ahead of Argentina’s clash with Paraguay, authorities have banned fans from wearing Lionel Messi jerseys in the stadium.

Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo's record with hat-trick as Argentina thrash Bolivia in World Cup Qualifiers

Lionel Messi gave served up a reminder of his enduring quality and unparalleled skill with three clinical finishes as well as two assists as reigning world champions Argentina cruised to a 6-0 victory over Bolivia.

Lionel Messi fumes at soggy pitch as Argentina are held to a draw by Venezuela in FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Despite the poor pitch conditions, Lionel Mess's Argentina took the lead through Nicolas Otamendi before Salomon Rondon scored the equaliser for Venezuela in the second half.