The Spartak Moscow Arena turned into a theatre of dreams for World Cup debutants Iceland when they held two-time champions Argentina to a 1-1 draw.

Around 400 eager fans turned out at Argentina's World Cup base camp to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi and his teammates at an open training session.

Standing at 167 cm, Cristian Pavon can turn out to be Messi’s best helper at the upcoming Russia World Cup.

Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi says that PSG forward and former Barca teammate Neymar joining Real Madrid would be a bad blow for his club.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo hit a combined total of 1,000 goals for Barcelona and Real Madrid after both score in the latest clasico fixture.

Argentina’s former defender Oscar Ruggeri, a world cup winner with the national team, suggests that Lionel Messi should not feature in any more Barcelona games this season and instead focus on his preparation for the World Cup in Russia.

Media reflects on a Barcelona's Messi-dependence after the team failed to get past the quarterfinal stage of the Champions League three years in a row.

Barcelona equal the record longest unbeaten run in La Liga history as a Lionel Messi hat-trick inspire the runaway leaders to a 3-1 win over Leganes to make it 38 league games unbeaten.

Lionel Messi feels that an Argentina-Spain World Cup final would be special as Spain are strong favourite to win the tournament.

Lionel Messi rescues Barcelona's unbeaten season as the La Liga leaders score twice in the last three minutes to snatch a 2-2 draw at Sevilla.

Lionel Messi returns to training with Barcelona to offer the Catalans a boost with less than a week to go before their Champions League clash against Roma.

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli cut a frustrated figure on the sidelines during Argentina's 6-1 defeat to Spain yesterday and the coach suggests that he is to blame for the defeat.

Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, who desires to play football professionally, feels he has more in common with Lionel Messi than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi unveils Argentina's new black kit while Cristiano Ronaldo shows off Portugal's dazzling new first kit for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes comparisons between Mohamed Salah and Barcelona's five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi are premature, but that the Egyptian is on his way to one day becoming the best player in the world.

Chelsea coach showers Lionel Messi with praises and the Argentine's nutmeg trick shot to beat Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois twice, leaves the Belgian embarrassed.

Lionel Messi scores two brilliant goals and creates another for Ousmane Dembele as Barcelona thrash Chelsea 3-0 on Wednesday.

Spain's La Liga pays homage to victims of US-Bangla plane crash tragedy.

Chelsea visit the Camp Nou for what would be another mouth watering Barca-Chelsea clash and rivalries will test friendships as Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is looking to ensure that friend Lionel Messi has a tough time on the pitch.

Is a 700m euro buyout clause enough to keep Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou?