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Lionel Messi Receives Special Message Ahead of Austria Game

Lionel Messi has received a special message from Antonela Roccuzzo ahead of the Argentina national team’s World Cup game against the Austria national team.

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Lionel Messi Injury: Is He Playing for Argentina vs Austria at the World Cup?

Argentina and Lionel Messi get ready for their second FIFA World Cup 2026 match when they face Austria today in Group J. The defending champs are coming off a 3-0 win with Messi proving that age is just a number with his hattrick against Algeria.

Inter Miami News / Mr Cricket UAE / June 22

Why Virat Kohli rates Cristiano Ronaldo above Lionel Messi: Explained

Few debates in sport are as polarising as the one between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Both are icons of modern football, have redefined greatness, and both command cult‑like followings across the globe.

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Inter Miami News / HITC / June 22

Lionel Messi’s 80-goal feat before the World Cup left his Inter Miami teammates stunned

Lionel Messi began his sixth World Cup by picking Algeria apart with a hat-trick that stunned just about everyone watching. Argentina won 3-0 in Kansas City, and the 38-year-old drew level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals — the most in the competition’s history.

Inter Miami News / Caught Offside / June 21

Argentine reporter resigns after report on health of Lionel Messi’s father

Although the World Cup is an emotional event for all involved, it did somewhat surprise that both Lionel Messi and Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni were in tears following their 3-0 win over Algeria.

Inter Miami News / HITC / June 20

Why Lionel Messi is the only player in the World Cup with four gold patches on his jersey

Lionel Messi began Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign wearing a shirt almost as decorated as his career. Against Algeria, the details stood out immediately.

Inter Miami News / HITC / June 20

World Cup TV presenter resigns after causing outrage with Lionel Messi comments

Florencia Peña has resigned from Luzu TV after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi’s father had died during Argentina’s World Cup campaign. The error came after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, a night already heavy with emotion after Messi scored a hat trick.

Inter Miami News / Field Level Media / June 19

Argentine news crew dismissed after false Lionel Messi family report

Members of a news crew in Argentina are out of a job after falsely reporting the death of the father of World Cup superstar Lionel Messi. Florencia Pena announced on Luzu TV that Jorge Messi had died and went on to suggest that Messi would not play any further matches in the ongoing World Cup in North America.

Inter Miami News / HITC / June 19

Lionel Messi’s Argentina top FIFA World Cup passing record after first round of fixtures

Argentina’s World Cup defense has already produced a Lionel Messi hat-trick, but the champions’ early control has shown up in the data as well as the scoreline.

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Inter Miami News / Field Level Media / June 18

Lionel Messi's family confirms father experiencing health-related issue

As Argentina legend Lionel Messi makes history at the World Cup, his father is experiencing a "health situation" that prompted family members to release a statement Thursday.

Inter Miami News / Caught Offside / June 18

Lionel Messi’s family release statement amid rumours about father’s health

The family of Lionel Messi have put out an official statement in response to growing speculation about his father Jorge’s health. The statement has confirmed that Messi’s dad has been experiencing some health troubles, though he is now seemingly recovering well.