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The Irish Sun
19-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Watch Lionel Messi's incredible Club World Cup free-kick winner for Inter Miami as fans say he's ‘from another planet'
LIONEL MESSI lit up the Club World Cup with a majestic winner that fans reckon should earn him a NINTH Ballon d'Or. The iconic attacker conjured incredible curl to flash a free-kick high inside the right corner as Inter Miami came from behind to stun Portuguese giants Porto 2-1. 2 Lionel Messi made it look amazingly easy as he whipped in the winner Credit: Reuters 2 Messi wheeled away in delight after turning the match around Credit: Getty David Beckham's team went wild after 37-year-old Messi left viewers claiming the Argentine was as good as ever. One raved: "he is incredible! Messi is from another planet! Give him the ballon d'Or!". Another wrote: "The curl on that! What a goal from the greatest ever." And a third posted: "You don't leave the legend with a foul like that to score the goal." READ MROE IN FOOTBALL If anything, Messi's strike looked even better when seen on the innovative Ref Cam. The ex-Barcelona hero made his deadball magic look easy as he needed barely any backlift to whip it home from a central position just outside the penalty area 'D'. And it also put Miami in a dream position - chasing a famous win. The MLS club overturned Samu Aghehowa's eight-minute penalty opener. Most read in Football That spot-kick was a soft decision, given following a VAR intervention after Noah Allen made the merest of contact with Joao Mario. Venezuela midfielder Telasco Segovia thumped Miami level just 96 seconds into the second half. And Messi struck seven minutes later. Porto poured forward late on, with Aghehowa blazing high.
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Tactical genius Lionel Messi subs HIMSELF during Argentina clash – and sees decision immediately pay off
LIONEL MESSI asked to be substituted during Argentina's 1-1 draw with Colombia. The 5 Lionel Messi was substituted in the 78th minute Credit: Getty Messi started as Lionel Scaloni's men took on The game reached a major flashpoint on 70 minutes, when READ MORE ON LIONEL MESSI Fernandez's tackle prompted a scuffle between the two teams, as Castano dramatically writhed around on the ground. Amid the melee, Messi Argentina's legendary No10 is said to have been unhappy about Rodriguez claiming that his side had gotten lucky with refereeing decisions during last year's Copa America final triumph. Messi then appeared to get away with throwing an elbow towards Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 Messi, 37, exchanged words with James Rpdriguez Credit: X 5 The Argentine No10 appeared to throw an elbow at Daniel Munoz Credit: X The former But it proved to be an inspired choice, as his replacement Exequiel Palacios teed up 'Just traumatised him on live TV' - Lionel Messi in very tense conversation with James Rodriguez during Argentina clash After the game, Scaloni explained the decision to take off Messi. The Argentina boss said: "Leo wasn't going to come off, but he ended up coming off near the end. "He told me it was better for him to come off, and so we decided to change him. "The good thing we always showed, with 10 men and without Messi, is that we kept looking, not giving up on a ball. That makes us very satisfied." Argentina are 10 points clear of second-placed Messi and Co will conclude their qualifying campaign with matches against Venezuela and Ecuador in September. 5 Lionel Scaloni took Messi off in the 78th kinute Credit: AFP 5 Thiago Almada equalised for Argentina Credit: EPA
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘Do you want me to send you off' – Lionel Messi reaches boiling point with referee as Inter Miami woes worsen
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIONEL MESSI clashed with the referee after Inter Miami failed to win yet again. The MLS side have picked up just one win in six matches after drawing 3-3 with the San Jose Earthquakes. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Lionel Messi clashed with the referee after Inter Miami drew with San Jose Credit: Apple TV 4 He shared some words with the official and pointed at him Credit: Apple TV 4 The ref told Messi to walk away or he would be red carded Credit: Apple TV 4 Messi had one final word before the San Jose coach tried to usher him away Credit: Apple TV Messi appeared frustrated after the final whistle and confronted ref Joe Dickerson. He pointed at the official and exchanged words with Dickerson, who reportedly said to him: 'Do you want me to send you off? Walk away!' Messi did walk away but he was still unhappy so he continued gesticulating towards the referee and pointed at him again. San Jose coach Bruce Arena tried to beckon the superstar away, and he later confirmed Messi was not happy. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL KITTED OUT Arsenal reveal new home kit with major change to badge and eye-watering price Arena said: 'Yes, yes, he was. As you know, there's a universal language when you're talking about referees. 'He was obviously not happy. And I really wanted to make sure he wasn't going to get a red card, and that's why I just tried to move him out of the way. 'Because for him to get a red card at the end of the game would have been ridiculous. 'So I just wanted to make sure we get him out of there and he's ready to play the next game for Miami.' BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Losing Messi to suspension would be been a big blow for Miami, who are fifth in the Eastern Conference, six points off top spot. Despite their struggles, Messi has continued to shine with ten goals and three assists in 15 games.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
‘Do you want me to send you off' – Lionel Messi reaches boiling point with referee as Inter Miami woes worsen
LIONEL MESSI clashed with the referee after Inter Miami failed to win yet again. The MLS side have picked up just one win in six matches after drawing 3-3 with the San Jose Earthquakes . Advertisement 4 Lionel Messi clashed with the referee after Inter Miami drew with San Jose Credit: Apple TV 4 He shared some words with the official and pointed at him Credit: Apple TV 4 The ref told Messi to walk away or he would be red carded Credit: Apple TV 4 Messi had one final word before the San Jose coach tried to usher him away Credit: Apple TV Messi appeared frustrated after the final whistle and confronted ref Joe Dickerson. He pointed at the official and exchanged words with Dickerson, who reportedly said to him: 'Do you want me to send you off? Walk away!' Messi did walk away but he was still unhappy so he continued gesticulating towards the referee and pointed at him again. San Jose coach Bruce Arena tried to beckon the superstar away, and he later confirmed Messi was not happy. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Arena said: 'Yes, yes, he was. As you know, there's a universal language when you're talking about referees. 'He was obviously not happy. And I really wanted to make sure he wasn't going to get a red card, and that's why I just tried to move him out of the way. 'Because for him to get a red card at the end of the game would have been ridiculous. 'So I just wanted to make sure we get him out of there and he's ready to play the next game for Miami .' Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Losing Messi to suspension would be been a big blow for Despite their struggles, Messi has continued to shine with ten goals and three assists in 15 games.
The Sun
04-05-2025
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- The Sun
Lionel Messi storms straight down the tunnel as Inter Miami team-mates celebrate on pitch after snapping losing streak
LIONEL MESSI stormed straight down the tunnel after Inter Miami's win over New York Red Bulls. The Argentine superstar netted his side's fourth goal with a brilliant goal in the 4-1 win. 2 2 The victory broke Inter Miami 's three-game losing run across all competitions. Messi was joined on the scoresheet by Luis Suarez as well as Fafa Picault and Marcelo Weingandt. But at full time, the World Cup winner was not in the mood to celebrate with his team-mates. The Inter Miami stars lapped up the celebrations with the fans at the Chade Stadium. But the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner made his way straight down the tunnel and into the dressing room. Messi did appear to be struggling with apparent fatigue in the second half of the match. There is yet to be an official explanation for the forward's quick exit from the pitch. The win for Inter Miami followed on from their exit from the ConcaChampions by the Vancouver Whitecaps. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The three points have put the club fourth in the Eastern Conference in the MLS. Meanwhile, head coach Javier Mascherano hailed the win after the game. Lionel Messi has sent fans into a frenzy by launching a treasure hunt as superstar footballer launches new drink He said: "We needed this victory after three defeats, and to have some very good feelings again. "In the first half, we had an effectiveness that we haven't had in several games, not just that we had a lot of [goalscoring] situations. "And then we attempted in the second half with the last post entries, to manage the ball better, to control the match better. "Not to be as direct, because the last 15, 20 minutes of the first half, we lost possession of the ball, they grew and they progressed on the field. "We were trying to avoid giving them control of the game." There are six more league fixtures before Inter Miami's Club World Cup campaign kicks off in June. The team will face Al-Ahly, Porto and Palmeiras in the group stage.
