Argentina football

Lionel Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. His career spans legendary success with FC Barcelona, major achievements with Paris Saint‑Germain, and a new chapter with Inter Miami CF, along with historic triumphs for the Argentina national team. Early Life & Background Lionel Andrés Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. From a young age, he showed extraordinary football talent. However, he was diagnosed with

The Egypt coach crossed his arms into FIFA's official racism-alert symbol during Egypt's heartbreaking exit to Argentina — but no protocol was triggered, and nobody has explained why One of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup didn't come from a goal. It came from a gesture. As Egypt's dramatic Round of 16 exit to Argentina reached its final, chaotic minutes, head coach Hossam Hassan raised both arms and crossed his forearms into an "X" in front of the fourth

The Egyptian Football Federation (EFA) has filed a formal complaint with FIFA against the officiating team following Egypt's last 64 contest 3-2 defeat of Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The federation maintains controversial refereeing calls were crucial to the Pharaohs' exit from the tournament. Following the knockout clash, EFA President Hany Aburida called for "investigating French referee Francois Letexier and his whole refereeing team alongside the VAR officials over serious refereeing mistakes throughout such a decisive match and double standards." Egypt

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni not only steered his nation to World Cup glory, but also has been so humble and respectful. His most recent FIFA World Cup moment warmed the hearts of football fans across the globe as he reflected on a special exchange with legendary Argentine sports broadcaster Enrique Macaya Márquez. Scaloni, who led Argentina to their impressive 2022 FIFA World Cup victory continues to be regarded positively for the man he is both on and off the pitch. A Special

Lionel Messi is big enough that he trained solo as the defending World Cup champion Argentina held its first practice in the U.S. The Inter Miami captain has been struggling with fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24 but should be fit for Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16. Messi, 38, went to Argentina's training base in Kansas City on Monday and did "targeted work" with a number of team mates also nursing fitness issues. Argentina's

Argentina will finalize their preparations for the World Cup in June with friendly matches against Honduras and Iceland in the United States, the Argentine football federation said on Thursday. (Depleted world champions Argentina play Honduras on June 6 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, and Iceland three days later at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. Argentina will be in Group J with Austria, Algeria and Jordan at the World Cup, which starts on June 11 and will be played in the United