The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is set to get underway with the curtain raiser to be played between Bangladesh and Scotland. On the other hand, Lionel Messi has been picked in Argentina's squad for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has added another feather to his cap winning the record-extending 46th title in his illustrious career. His team Inter Miami defeated Columbus Crew 3-2 to secure the MLS Supporters Shield trophy.
For the first time since 2003, none of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo found themselves on the list of 30 nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or award. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, missed out on nomination last year as well while Messi won the same in 2023 for a record eighth time.
Lamine Yamal, 17, claimed the Young Player of the Tournament award after Spain's record-breaking triumph in the Euro 2024 last week. Yamal will be missing Barcelona's pre-season tour to the USA and has been given a new jersey number previously donned by Lionel Messi in 2005-08.
Argentina won the Copa America for the record 16th time beating Columbia 1-0 in the final played in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored a goal in the 112th minute of the match and that was enough for Argentina to defend their title. Here are the list of award winners...
Argentina have created record winning the Copa America for the 16th time beating Columbia 1-0 in the final. The summit clash was delayed by more than an hour earlier in the day due to the fans rushing into the stadium without tickets.
Argentina and Columbia are set to face today in the final of the Copa America. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, are the defending champions having won the previous edition while Columbia are on a 28-match unbeaten streak and are hoping to lift the trophy this time around.
The 15-time winners Argentina will target the record-breaking title when they take on high-flying Colombia in the final of the Copa America 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Sunday. Colombia knocked out the title favourites Uruguay in the semi-final to continue their unbeaten run.
Lionel Messi scored Argentina's second goal in the semifinal to put an end to Canada's hopes of making a comeback. This is Argentina's second-consecutive Copa America final appearance. They are the defending champions.
Playing in his record 35th Copa America game, Argentina skipper Lionel Messi failed to find the net against Canada but the world champions recorded a comfortable 2-0 win to kick off their title defence in the opening game in Atlanta.
The all-time leading goalscorer Neymar misses out on Brazil's squad for the upcoming 48th edition of Copa America starting on June 20 while the likes of Casemrio and Richarlison were avoided after inconsistent performance in the 2023-24 season.
Copa America 2024: The United States of America will be hosting the 48th edition of the tournament starting on June 20. The defending champions Argentina will take on the debutant Canada in the opening fame at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Georgia.
Lionel Messi has scored 12 goals in as many games for Inter Miami in the ongoing season of Major League Soccer (MLS). He has already confirmed his availability for the upcoming edition of Copa America.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third IPL title with a comfortable 8-wicket victory against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final in Chennai on Sunday, May 26. Skipper Shreyas Iyer, who won his first IPL trophy, brought a bit of a football flavour to the celebrations on the podium.
Internet was all praises for the football legend, who also has massive fan following in India, for his humble gesture. The video of the act went viral on social media. WATCH
Lionel Messi scored 11 goals in 14 appearances for Inter Miami. He made a move from Paris Saint Germain to the American League after winning the League 1 title with PSG. Messi pipped rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland to bag the honour.
"We promised our fans we would pursue the world's best players to build a squad that can compete at the highest echelons in the Americas," Inter Miami's managing owner Jorge Mas said after signing Luis Suarez on Saturday.
"It was a little unfair that I didn’t win the 2010 Ballon d’Or and Messi did. But, I’m not a guy who cries about that. The Ballon d’Or is an individual award, and I prefer to win collective trophies," Former Real Madrid playmaker said.
"I think we (left) did that to calm things down a bit. There could have been a disaster. When everything calmed down we decided to ask how everyone was, to find out and then we went out," Lionel Messi said after the game at the Maracana.
India TV Sports Wrap on November 22: Team India will have a practice session in Vizag on Wednesday, November 22 on the eve of the first T20I against Australia while Adam Zampa took a dig at Michael Clarke. Here are the top 10 trending news stories from the sporting world on November 22.
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