Lionel Messi

Messi and co’s World Cup win has helped crisis-ridden nation forget their woes, at least for now

Messi: ‘What more could there be after this?’; Toni: He (Nadal) has never seen a point he's not dying to win

Millions of compatriots desperate to catch a glimpse of Messi, coveted trophy on team's arrival

Argentine manager praises his players for ‘breaking their backs’ to win title in Qatar

Argentine star joined by players like Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Suarez, Mueller who will not be seen on biggest stage

Messi and co’s World Cup win is a much-needed escape for country embroiled in economic turmoil

Media showers superlatives on Argentine football superstar after World Cup win

Residents of community and nearby areas created festive atmosphere to celebrate month-long spectacle

‘We’re going to win’ Argentina waits in hope for World Cup title

French forward can become youngest (24) after Pele (21) to win two World Cups

Argentine forward will hope to fill the last remaining hole on his CV with win against France in final

Argentine superstar hoping to finally get his hands on biggest trophy of all with victory in World Cup final

Veteran forward scores from spot, youngster strikes twice to help team beat Croatia 3-0

Midfielder’s Croatia run out of steam against Messi-inspired Argentina in semi-finals

Thousands of fans in Lyari break into song and dance to celebrate Messi and co’s progress to final

AC Milan forward says he only sees Argentina walking away with the trophy in Qatar

South American team’s captain hurled insult at Dutch player Weghorst after their stormy quarter-final

Croatian captain’s charges can ruin Argentina’s run when two giants face off in semi-finals

Star striker says Lahoz ‘not up to the task’ to officiate ‘important’ World Cup quarter-final

Netherlands-Argentina match also pits youngest manager against the oldest in WC

Australia defender warns they’ll give ‘110 percent’ to upset his hero’s team Argentina

Qatar’s poor labourers buy fake merchandise to watch games at Asian Town stadium

Argentina coach reminds fans Messi and co must beat Poland to reach World Cup last 16

Country’s fans want superstar to lift himself up if they are to beat Mexico

Saleh Al-Shehri, Salem Al-Dawsari score scintillating goals in team’s 2-1 win

Twelve-year build-up to 2022 Qatar extravaganza will kick-off on Sunday

South Americans will begin their campaign on Tuesday against Saudi Arabia in Group C

Star forward believes Brazil, France and England are favourites, but adds ‘anything can happen’

Scores gather at the World Cup countdown clock to chant football star’s name

Spain coach says team is not formed with best 11 players in league, one has to look at context

Argentina great heads into his fifth World Cup, hoping to finally get his hands on elusive silverware

Argentine star scores one, assists another in team’s 4-3 victory in French Ligue 1

French giants crush Israel’s Maccabi Haifa 7-2 to secure place in Champions League last 16

French star striker will make record $128 million this year, according to Forbes

Argentina forward confirms Qatar 2022 will be his last World Cup

Striker completes century of international victories as South Americans beat Jamaica 3-0 in friendly

Star forward helps team seal 3-0 win, making it 34 wins in as many matches

Star forward scores after first five minutes to help team bag 1-0 victory over Lyon

PSG striker matches fastest goal record in 7-1 thrashing of Lille in Ligue 1

Catalan giants have spent 153 million euros on reinforcements, trying to return to glory

PSG striker scores brace as French giants begin title defence with 5-0 win over Clermont

Brazilian scores twice, Argentine also on target in club's 4-0 win over Nantes on coach Galtier’s debut

Neymar scores brace, Messi bags one as Galtier’s side crush Gamba Osaka 6-2 in friendly

Pre-season friendly between Barcelona and Real Madrid will offer glimpse into future of Spanish giants’ rivalry

Messi-led side enter strategic cooperation agreement with ADSC for Qatar World Cup

Martinez, Di Maria, Dybala score in team’s 3-0 win in Finalissima

Seven-time laureate says France striker capped off ‘spectacular year’ by winning Champions League

Both football superstars will be dreaming of adding elusive silverware to their otherwise impeccable CVs

French giants hoping for Marseille slip-up on Wednesday to be crowned Ligue 1 champions

Striker says he hasn’t ‘made my choice’ after scoring twice, setting up three in 5-1 win