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Match organisers ‘deeply regret’ Messi no-show

Match organisers ‘deeply regret’ Messi no-show

Instead the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has a leg muscle strain, stayed on the bench throughout Inter Miami’s 4-1 win against a Hong Kong select XI

06 February,2024 07:35 AM IST | Hong Kong | AFP
Yearender: From Sunil Chettri-led team setting new heights to Messi's record-bre

Yearender: From Sunil Chettri-led team setting new heights to Messi's record-bre

They lifted the Premier League, FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League trophy to complete the elusive treble and become the first English team to do so since their arch-rival Manchester United in 1999

20 December,2023 10:04 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Messi named Time’s Athlete of the Year

Messi named Time’s Athlete of the Year

“Lionel Messi this year managed to do what once seemed impossible, when he signed with Inter Miami: turning the US into a soccer country,” Time commented

07 December,2023 07:30 AM IST | Los Angeles | AFP
Messi celebrates Ballon d’Or with fans, but Miami lose in friendly

Messi celebrates Ballon d’Or with fans, but Miami lose in friendly

The defeat, in a match between two teams long out of the MLS championship running, was just a footnote on a celebratory night that began with Messi offering his thanks to fans

12 November,2023 08:45 AM IST | Fort Lauderdale (US) | AFP
Haaland has time to win Ballon d’Or: Guardiola

Haaland has time to win Ballon d’Or: Guardiola

Messi won the award for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar last season

04 November,2023 08:24 AM IST | Manchester | AFP
‘Looking forward to Copa America now’: Lionel Messi

‘Looking forward to Copa America now’: Lionel Messi

Messi not thinking about his long-term future as he looks to savour eighth Ballon d’Or honour; Spain World Cup star Bonmati wins women’s category

01 November,2023 07:44 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Lionel Messi eyes eighth Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi eyes eighth Ballon d’Or

Messi is set to benefit from a recent change which means the award is now based on a player’s record over the last season, rather than over the course of the calendar year

30 October,2023 07:57 AM IST | Paris | AFP
‘Both deserve it’

‘Both deserve it’

Ahead of tie against Brighton, City boss Guardiola insists Messi and Haaland are worthy contenders for Ballon d’Or

21 October,2023 08:20 AM IST | London | AFP
Messi scores two in Inter Miami’s 3-1 derby win

Messi scores two in Inter Miami’s 3-1 derby win

Messi will now head on the road with Miami for the first time with Sunday’s match with FC Dallas in Texas offering a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament

04 August,2023 07:24 AM IST | Fort Lauderdale | AFP
Messi may come off bench in Inter Miami debut game

Messi may come off bench in Inter Miami debut game

The Argentine arrived in South Florida last week to a wave of enthusiasm and was presented to fans at a special stadium event on Sunday.

22 July,2023 12:26 PM IST | Miami | AFP

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