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Ironically, at this tournament, while Argentinas performances have been improving steadily, Messi has, if anything, become less influential. (Photo: AFP)

2019 Copa America: Argentina waiting for Messi magic to make an...

Messi has often come under criticism for failing to reproduce his Barcelona form when wearing the Argentina jersey

30 Jun 2019 10:54 AM IST

Messi Vs Venezuela (Photo: AP)

'Performance against Venezuela was complete', says Messi

Messi also hit out at the general state of the surfaces in Brazil.

29 Jun 2019 1:06 PM IST

Neymar Jr and Lionel Messi. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar wishes Messi happy birthday amid speculation of Barcelona...

According to reports, Paris Saint-Germain are willing to sell the Brazil superstar.

25 Jun 2019 12:49 PM IST

Lionel Messi also turns 32 on Monday, marking the win and progress the perfect birthday gift for the player. (Photo: AP)

Messi gets perfect birthday gift as Argentina progress in Copa America

Argentina could have faced an embarrassing elimination from the tournament

24 Jun 2019 12:26 PM IST

Goals from Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero were enough to propel Argentina from bottom of Group B to second and into the quarter-final (Photo: AFP)

Copa America starts anew in quarters, says Argentina's Messi

"The important thing was to win to keep going in the Copa, to get through the group stage," said Messi.

24 Jun 2019 11:38 AM IST

Lionel Messi insisted that the level of competition is tougher than some appreciate and pointed to Venezuela holding Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday as proof. (Photo:AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2019: Lionel Messi looks buoyant despite 2-0 loss to...

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi's 57th-minute penalty cancelled out a first-half opener from Paraguay's Richard...

21 Jun 2019 12:34 PM IST

Messi stepped up to sweep in the spot-kick and Argentina were level. (Photo: AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2019: Messi's goal helps Argentina salvage 1-1 draw...

Messi swept in a 57th-minute spot-kick to cancel out a first-half opener from Paraguay's Richard Sanchez.

20 Jun 2019 10:30 AM IST

Diego Maradona won the FIFA World Cup in 1986. (Photo: AFP)

2019 Copa America: Maradona slams Messi, Argentina after terrible Copa...

Argentina face Paraguay next on June 19 and later face guests Qatar on June 23.

19 Jun 2019 11:24 AM IST

$\We leave here feeling bitter,\ said Messi following the Group B clash in Salvador. (Photo: AFP)$ Sports

'If Messi scores a goal, they ask for two', says Falcao

Colombian striker Radamel Falcao, who once played against the Argentine during his time at Atletico Madrid, has backed...

18 Jun 2019 12:05 PM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi, front competes for the ball during the group D match between Argentina and Nigeria at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Messi's desire to end trophy heartache impresses Argentina

Messi took time out after their limp 2018 World Cup campaign ended with defeat by eventual champions France.

15 Jun 2019 2:55 PM IST

Lionel Messi is now just two off his 500th Barca goal as he smashed home an effort from 25 yards to open the scoring. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi dethrones boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather as...

The Argentine earned USD 127 million between his salary and endorsements to move up one spot on the list.

12 Jun 2019 10:13 AM IST

Lionel Messi keen to end Argentina's title drought

It's 26 years since Argentina last won the Copa America, despite contesting four of the last five finals.

11 Jun 2019 7:48 PM IST