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Aissa Mandi admits ruthless Lionel Messi was too good for Algeria in World Cup defeat

Algeria national team captain Aissa Mandi has conceded hat-trick hero Lionel Messi made the difference during their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Argentina at Kansas City Stadium on Tuesday.
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World Cup highlights: The never ageing Messi responds to Haaland and Mbappe

He had never scored a hat-trick at a World Cup before, but Lionel Messi put that right as Argentina kicked off their campaign against Algeria in Kansas City last night. More importantly, he matched a certain Miroslav Klose just hours after Kylian Mbappé’s brace against Senegal.
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Messi hails 'beautiful moment' after becoming World Cup's joint leading goalscorer

Lionel Messi saluted a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer in his record-breaking sixth finals appearance on Tuesday.
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Lionel Scaloni admits Lionel Messi's 'inexplicable' feats no longer a surprise

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he ⁠is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" feats of Lionel Messi after he scored all ‌three goals in their 3-0 win over Algeria at ‌the World Cup on Tuesday.
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Algeria coach Petkovic says his side helped Messi create World Cup history

Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said mistakes from his team had made it ⁠easier for Lionel Messi to score the hat-trick that saw him match the World Cup scoring record in Argentina's 3-0 victory ‌in Kansas City on Tuesday.
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How Lionel Messi dismantled Algeria as Argentina begin their World Cup defence

Reigning world champions Argentina got their 2026 World Cup campaign underway against an Algeria side that had only won one WC game in 10 since 1982.
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Messi lights up World Cup on historic night as Argentina cruise past Algeria

On his 200th appearance for Argentina, Lionel Messi was the difference as La Albiceleste triumphed 3-0 over Algeria in their FIFA World Cup (WC) Group J opener at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Scaloni expects to start 'fundamental' Messi as Argentina begin World Cup defence

Lionel Messi may not have faced the ⁠media but dominated a chunk of Argentina's press conferences ahead of their World Cup opener, with ‌coach Lionel Scaloni and defender Nicolas Otamendi underlining his importance.
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Argentina complete World Cup preparations with comfortable win over Iceland

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his 117th international goal as Argentina wrapped up preparations for their FIFA World Cup (WC) defence with a 3-0 friendly win over Iceland, their first meeting with European opposition since the 2022 WC final.
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Women's football isn't interesting? Lionel Messi wouldn't agree

Despite the unprecedented growth women’s football has experienced in recent years, critics still occasionally dismiss it as a sport that attracts little interest and has no real future. Lionel Messi, however, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most successful players of his generation, clearly disagrees. His actions off the pitch suggest as much. As his recent business demonstrates, Messi sees significant potential in the women’s game and is among a growing number of high-profile figures investing in its future.

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Nico Paz ready to step into Lionel Messi's shoes as World Cup debut looms

The young Como phenomenon is slowly recovering from a knee issue, and even though Nico Paz may start the World Cup with some limitations, he aims to become Lionel Messi’s main partner.
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Messi-less Argentina kick off World Cup preparations with win over Honduras

Holders Argentina got preparations for their defence of the FIFA World Cup (WC) off to a perfect start with a 2-0 friendly victory over Honduras at Kyle Field despite Lionel Messi not being risked due to muscle fatigue.
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Messi doing 'much better' in recovery as Argentina prepare for friendlies

Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina's upcoming friendlies before their World Cup opener, coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday.
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Lionel Messi named in line-up for MLS All-Star game next month

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi of Argentina was among the first 11 players named on Friday to the MLS squad for next month's MLS All-Star Game at Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Nicolas Otamendi and Lionel Messi headline Argentina's squad for World Cup

Argentina, the current World Cup holders, released late Thursday night the final list of 26 players called up by Lionel Scaloni for the 2026 World Cup.
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Giant Lionel Messi statue in India to be taken down after 'swaying in the wind'

A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is "swaying in the wind" and will be removed, a lawmaker told AFP on Wednesday.
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Argentina boss Scaloni encouraged by Messi injury news ahead of World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the initial news regarding superstar Lionel Messi's fitness "is not that bad" and hopes further examinations will confirm that diagnosis with the World Cup just a fortnight away.
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Messi good to go for World Cup after suffering 'hamstring fatigue'

Lionel Messi remained at the heart of an injury scare only weeks before the World Cup after medical tests diagnosed him with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, Inter Miami announced on Monday.
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Messi leaves match with injury scare ahead of World Cup

Lionel Messi was at the center of an injury scare just weeks before the start of the World Cup on Sunday after abruptly exiting Inter Miami's Major League Soccer clash against the Philadelphia Union.