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Springboks vs Argentina Test rugby World Cup warm-up
sport

Springboks head to Argentina for World Cup warm-up

Messi and De Paul at World Cup 2022
Soccer

Messi set to return to PSG after World Cup ‘celebrations’

Kylian Mbappe
Celeb News

Argentines slammed for burning coffin with Mbappe’s face [watch]

Springboks vs Argentina Test rugby World Cup warm-up
Springboks

Springboks head to Argentina for World Cup warm-up

Messi and De Paul at World Cup 2022
Soccer

Messi set to return to PSG after World Cup ‘celebrations’

Kylian Mbappe
Celeb News

Argentines slammed for burning coffin with Mbappe’s face [watch]

FIFA World Cup final Messi
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup winner says that Messi can never be the GOAT

By James Richardson21-12-2022 20:16

World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf believes Pele is in a league of his own despite Lionel Messi’s World Cup heroics.

Argentina wins World Cup 22
Lifestyle

World Cup boom for maker of Arab Bisht cloak given to Messi

By Agence France-Presse21-12-2022 15:41

Bisht maker was more emotional than most football fans when Qatar’s emir placed a black and gold cloak over the shoulders of Lionel Messi.

Messi
Celeb News

‘Gloating’: Piers Morgan throws shade at Messi’s World Cup pics

By Megan van den Heever21-12-2022 10:55

‘We get it, you won the World Cup’: A bitter Piers Morgan – who is close friends with Cristiano Ronaldo – said of Argentina’s Lionel Messi.

Argentina
Fashion and Beauty

Argentina reveals new emblem: Three stars for each World Cup win

By Megan van den Heever20-12-2022 21:45

Three cheers – and three gold stars – for Argentina! Take a look at their new football kit following their World Cup win on Sunday…

Lionel Messi World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

Latest Lionel Messi news: Tuesday 20 December 2022

By James Freemantle20-12-2022 14:14

All of the latest Lionel Messi news, in one place.

Messi
Lifestyle

Did this tweep predict Messi’s World Cup win 7 years ago?

By Megan van den Heever20-12-2022 13:09

Written in the stars or wishful thinking? This tweep’s 2015 predictions about Lionel Messi and Argentina’s World Cup win has come true.

Argentina wins World Cup 22
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup winners Argentina arrive back with Trophy

By Agence France-Presse20-12-2022 11:25

The airplane transporting World Cup winners Argentina and their captain Lionel Messi back from Qatar arrived in Buenos Aires Tuesday morning.

Messi
Entertainment

‘Messi from Cape Flats’: Tweeps rate Rasta’s footballer portraits

By Megan van den Heever20-12-2022 11:08

Jackie Chan, Gaddafi or Usher? Rasta has been mocked over his artistic impressions of famous footballers Messi, Maradona and Mbappe.

WAGS
Celeb News

Argentina WAGS fled Qatar hotel because of… load shedding?

By Alicia Naidoo19-12-2022 15:53

Ahead of Argentina’s World Cup win against France, the team’s WAGS and families fled a Qatar hotel because of a power cut.

World Cup Messi
Soccer World Cup 2022

BISHT PLEASE! Messi looked dignified in traditional Arab cloak

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 15:33

Much has been said about the bisht placed on Lionel Messi during the trophy ceremony, but he seemed to humbly accept the honour.

Messi
Celeb News

Messi’s wife: From childhood sweethearts to football power couple

By Megan van den Heever19-12-2022 15:03

Before the fame and football: World Cup champion Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo has been a constant in his life…

World Cup 2022 unsung hero Alexis Mac Allister
Soccer World Cup 2022

FIVE Argentines make my World Cup 2022 Team of the Tournament

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 13:37

Lionel Messi obviously captains this selection, but who else cracked the nod? Let’s look at the World Cup Team of the Tournament.

Messi
Celeb News

‘Stick to politics’: Malema, Fikile Mbalula dragged over Messi pics

By Megan van den Heever19-12-2022 13:11

Julius Malema compared himself to ‘GOAT’ World Cup champion Lionel Messi, whilst Fikile Mbalula seemingly had his own agenda…

world cup 2022 messi
Soccer World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi stats: The Foot of God

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 12:53

Ironically it was a scruffy right-footed strike by Lionel Messi that stirred up so much emotion last night. Even his ‘weak’ foot is great.

Lionel Scaloni and Lionel Messi embrace
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup: Lionel Scaloni’s DESPERATE plea to Messi in 2016

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 11:45

This little throwback involving Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni and his namesake, some guy called Messi, is incredibly touching.

Lionel Messi World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup final: The Piers Morgan prediction that went horribly wrong

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 11:28

Piers Morgan has made a habit out of making terrible predictions, and here’s his call in the World Cup final that blew up in his face.

Messi
Celeb News

‘My champion’: Antonela gushes over Messi’s World Cup victory

By Alicia Naidoo19-12-2022 11:12

Antonela Roccuzzo celebrated her ‘champion’ husband Lionel Messi and his team Argentina’s win at the World Cup 2022 held in Qatar.

Argentina wins World Cup 22
Soccer World Cup 2022

Argentinians eager to welcome Messi and World Cup team

By Agence France-Presse19-12-2022 11:11

Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with the most coveted prize in football as millions of compatriots waited to welcome them home.

World Cup 2022 Lionel Messi
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup 2022: A tribute to Argentina’s unsung soaring seagull

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 10:38

Lionel Messi is getting the plaudits for Argentina‘s World Cup win, but there’s an underrated star we need to talk about.

Messi
Fashion and Beauty

Messi’s royal robe: Honouring hero or stealing Argentina’s shine?

By Megan van den Heever19-12-2022 10:14

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was gifted a royal robe to wear by the King of Qatar – but was the move a sign of respect or a PR stunt?

Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup Argentina
Soccer World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi: The Greatest?

By AFP19-12-2022 09:38

For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi’s right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over.

FIFA World Cup final
Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup Final Gallery: Best pics

By James Richardson19-12-2022 09:18

After Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick ensured the game ended equal at 3-3 after extra time, Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to victory.

Drake
Celeb News

Argentina breaks ‘Drake curse’: Rapper loses R17.5 million

By Alicia Naidoo19-12-2022 09:04

Argentina has broke the ‘Drake curse’ after their victory against France at the World Cup 2022 held in Qatar.

Lionel Messi World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi: Net worth and PSG salary

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 08:56

Lionel Messi wasn’t even born yet when Argentina last won the World Cup in 1986. He’s broken their long drought.

Lionel Messi
Soccer World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi not ready to retire yet, to continue Argentina career

By James Richardson19-12-2022 08:39

Lionel Messi promised to keep representing his nation even after achieving his lifelong goal of winning the World Cup

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