Soccer - Injured Messi left out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers squad
Lionel Messi was not included in the 28-man squad following an ankle injury sustained during Copa America final.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Argentina crowned Copa America champions for record 16th time after defeating Colombia
Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from Lautaro Martinez.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Olympics - Messi says he won't play for Argentina at Paris Games
Lionel Messi says he is no longer at an age where he can play in every tournament.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Soccer: Messi fit to play for Argentina despite lack of game time
Lionel Messi has not played a full match since July 10, when he started for Argentina in the Copa America final.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Messi breaks drought, win first major title with Argentina
Messi has been in superb form over the last few weeks, scoring four times, including two trademark free kicks and setting up five goals.
Sun Jul 11 2021
Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 to win Copa America
Argentina won their first major title in 28 years when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil.
Sun Jul 11 2021
Move over Messi, Argentina has a new hero
Emiliano Martinez became a new national hero by saving three times in a shootout in their Copa America semi-final against Colombia.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Messi moves past Mascherano to become Argentina's most capped player
Messi becomes his country's most capped player on Monday in their 4-1 Copa America victory over Bolivia.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Soccer - No rest for Messi in record-breaking Argentina appearance
Messi has been one of Argentina's most active players in their three Copa games so far.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Messi confesses to worrying about contracting COVID-19
Messi said the fear of contracting the virus was widespread in the squad.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Lionel Messi tells the world why he went blond
It turns out, Lionel Messi is just like us. When he experiences heartbreak, he gets out of his funk by giving himself a fresh new look.
Tue Sep 06 2016
Football: Maradona urges Messi to stay with Argentina
Messi has to stay in the national team, says Argentine football legend Diego Maradona.
Mon Jun 27 2016
Football: Messi retires from international football
The heartbroken Barcelona superstar was distraught after missing a spot-kick as Chile snatched victory in a penalty shoot-out.
Mon Jun 27 2016
Copa America 2016: Chile wins second straight title as Lionel Messi misses for Argentina
Chile win their second straight Copa America title by beating Argentina 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 0-0 tie in New Jersey.
Mon Jun 27 2016
Football: Chile stun Argentina to win Copa America
Messi blazed a penalty over the bar in the shoot-out before Lucas Biglia missed to leave Chile's Francisco Silva with the task of stroking home the winning spot-kick at the MetLife Stadium.
Mon Jun 27 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024