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‘I’ll Hang My Boots When It’s Time’: Lionel Messi Makes Huge Revelation On Retirement Plan

Argentina legend Lionel Messi has made a huge revelation about his retirement plans, as the Inter Miami superstar is seeking to retire when he feels like "It's Time". The reigning Ballon d'Or winner made the exclusive revelation in a podcast with Big Time, which was released on March 27, Wednesday.  “I know that the moment I feel that I am no longer performing, that I am no longer enjoying it or helping my teammates. I am very self-critical. I know when I am doing well, when I am not, when I play well and when I play poorly. When I feel it’s time to take that step, I will do it without thinking about age. If I feel good, I will try to continue competing because it’s what I like and what I know how to do,” said Lionel Messi. Speaking ahead of his retirement plans, few q...
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Paris Olympics: Indian men’s hockey team to open campaign against New Zealand on July 27 | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team is set to commence its journey with a match against New Zealand on July 27 in the upcoming Paris Olympics, as per the schedule unveiled on Wednesday.The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists find themselves in Pool B, where they will face Argentina on July 29, Ireland on July 30, Belgium on August 1, and Australia on August 2.Pool A comprises the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France, Great Britain, and South Africa.The quarter-finals are scheduled for August 4, followed by the semi-finals on August 6. The bronze-medal playoff and the final will culminate the hockey competition on August 8.The matches are slated to take place at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes.Belgium, the defending champions in the men's category, will be looking to defend their ...
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Argentina set to retire Lionel Messi’s No.10 jersey once he hangs up boots: Reports

Argentina will retire the iconic No.10 jersey worn by Lionel Messi after he hangs up his boots, according to reports. “When Messi retires from the national team, we will not allow anyone else to wear the number 10 after him. This number ’10’ will be retired for life in his honour. It’s the least we can do for him,” Argentina Football Federation president Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia told an Argentine newspaper as quoted by Marca. Incidentally, this is not the first time that the Argentine body has tried to retire the iconic No.10 jersey which was also worn by the legendary Diego Maradona. Before World Cup 2002, Julio Grondona, who was the president of the AFA at that time along with some and some officials wanted to retire the jersey, but that did not end up happening due to a FIFA rule, whic...
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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Argentina hand Brazil third straight loss after crowd trouble | Football News – Times of India

Argentina handed Brazil their third straight loss in FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday by securing a 1-0 victory over their rivals in a contentious match at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The game was marred by pre-match crowd trouble, causing a delayed kick-off.The winning goal came in the 63rd minute when Nicolas Otamendi, the veteran defender, scored a header for Argentina.This triumph allowed the world champions to recover from their previous week's loss to Uruguay, defeating their South American rivals.Following the win, Argentina now lead the South American qualifying standings with 15 points from six games. On the other hand, Brazil's third defeat in qualifying places them in sixth position with seven points from six games.The atmosphere turned tense before kick-off, ...
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Watch: Massive fight in the stands delays start of Argentina vs Brazil World Cup qualifier – Times of India

The commencement of the FIFA World Cup qualifier featuring Brazil and Argentina saw a half-hour delay on Tuesday due to a clash among the fans in the stands at Maracana Stadium.Disturbances erupted among locals and Argentinian supporters during the national anthem ceremony, prompting Brazilian police to intervene. The visiting contingent responded by tearing up seats and hurling them at the officers.The chaos led to panic among spectators near the trouble, some of whom entered the pitch to escape the skirmish. Emergency personnel evacuated at least one injured fan on a stretcher.In an effort to diffuse the situation, the Argentina team, led by captain Lionel Messi, approached the terraces before eventually leaving the pitch and returning to the dressing room.Following the intervention o...
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Lionel Messi beats Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to win record eighth Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi clinched his record eighth Ballon d’Or title on Monday. Messi, who captained Argentina to 2022 World Cup success in Qatar, pipped Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Messi had also scored 32 goals in 55 games across all competitions for PSG, helping them win the Ligue 1 title. Erling Haaland came second in the rankings after his excellent season helping Man City win the treble. Kylian Mbappe came third, after the France superstar lead his team to the final of the World Cup in 2022 – where he scored a hat-trick. David Beckham, the co-owner of Inter Miami, presented him with the coveted award at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Ocho veces ganador, un solo nombre: MESSI ⭐️ #LION8LdOr pic.twitter.com/JE26Myx4Q8 — Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 30, 2023 “It’s nice to b...
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Great players like Virat Kohli and Lionel Messi always arrive in World Cups, says Michael Vaughan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has taken his game to another level at the biggest ODI stage, the World Cup, which is currently being played in India; and former England captain Michael Vaughan compared the inspirational Kohli to Argentina's football legend Lionel Messi, saying that "great players always arrive at World Cups".Kohli sits second currently on the list of run-getters in this ICC World Cupwith 354 runs, and 198 of those have come in the last two of his five innings so far in the tournament.He scored 103* against Bangladesh and 95 against New Zealand.Barring a few fielding errors, India have been on top of their game in all three departments, which shows in their five-match unbeaten run to be number one on the points table at the moment.The red-hot Kohli, meanwhile, is two hundreds aw...
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427 runs in 20 overs, 364-run win, a 52-run over: Argentina women humble Chile in a record-breaking T20I | Cricket News – Times of India

The Chile women team's tour of Argentina couldn't have begun on a more earth-shattering note as the hosts sent records tumbling in a T20I that produced numbers of colossal proportions. The home team's victory margin in Buenos Aires on Saturday was 364 runs and the target they set Chile to chase was an unimaginable 428 in a T20 international. The Argentine openers enjoyed a net session in the middle, as Lucia Taylor scored 169 off 84 balls with 27 fours. It is the highest individual T20I knock now. Taylor's partner Albertina Galan smashed 145 not out, also in 84 balls, including 23 fours. Their opening partnership lasted 16.5 overs and produced 350 runs. No. 3 batter Maria Castineiras hit a 16-ball 40 not out. Interestingly, the record Argetina innings didn't see even a single six. Anoth...
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Lionel Messi back on Argentina duty as 2026 World Cup qualifiers kick off | Football News – Times of India

MONTEVIDEO: After a dazzling start to his career in Major League Soccer, Lionel Messi returns to international duty with Argentina this week as South America's long qualifying road to the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday.Nine months ago, Messi crowned his glittering career by leading Argentina to a World Cup crown in Qatar cementing his status as the greatest player of his generation.Since that magical night in Doha, the diminutive 36-year-old superstar's life has gone through a period of upheaval.After an acrimonious end to his career with Paris Saint-Germain, Messi was courted by Saudi Arabia before ultimately deciding to forge a new chapter of his career with Inter Miami.That move has proven to be an inspired decision, with Messi and his family settling in Florida seamlessly whil...
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‘When did I say that I am anti-Messi?’: Argentina forward at World Cup defends her Cristiano Ronaldo tattoo

An Argentina forward who has a Cristiano Ronaldo tattoo wants fans to stop criticizing her for idolizing the Portugal star instead of national hero Lionel Messi. Argentina striker Yamila Rodriguez only has two footballers tattooed on her… One is Diego Maradona, the other is Cristiano Ronaldo 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ry8qTIxie1 — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 19, 2023 Yamila Rodríguez, who also has a tattoo of the late Argentine great Diego Maradona, took to social media Tuesday at the Women’s World Cup to ask fans to back off. “Please, that’s enough. I’m not doing well. When did I say that I am anti-Messi? Stop saying things that I didn’t say because I’m really going through a tough time,” Rodríguez said on her social media channels. “We are not all obliged to only love the players from our country....
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Watch: Argentina’s FIFA World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez inaugurates Mohun Bagan’s Pele-Maradona-Sobers Gate | Football News – Times of India

Emiliano Martinez, the celebrated goalkeeper who played a crucial role in Argentina's FIFA World Cup win in Qatar, inaugurated the Pele-Maradona-Sobers Gate at the iconic Mohun Bagan club. Football enthusiasts flocked to the venue, eager to catch a glimpse of Martinez, known for his remarkable saves.During the event, Martinez was also honoured for his outstanding contribution. The gate is named in tribute to three legendary sports figures: Pele, the Brazilian football icon; Maradona, the revered Argentine football great; and Garry Sobers, the crickeet legend from the West Indies.Pele passed away in December last year due to colon cancer, while Maradona died in November 2020.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) {...
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Lionel Messi nets his fastest Argentina goal in win over Australia in Beijing | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi brought joy to Argentina fans in Beijing as he scored the fastest goal of his international career in a friendly match against Australia, securing a 2-0 victory. The goal came just 79 seconds into the game at the lively Workers' Stadium.In the second minute, Argentina won the ball in Australia's half, and Enzo Fernandez set up Messi. The Argentine star skillfully evaded two defenders before unleashing a curling shot from outside the box that beat the goalkeeper.Messi's goal-scoring streak for Argentina continues, as he has now found the back of the net in seven consecutive games. The iconic player shows no signs of slowing down as he approaches his 36th birthday next week.The Workers' Stadium was filled with a sea of blue-and-white, with the majority of the 68,00...
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Messi: Don’t think I will be around for the next World Cup: Messi | Football News – Times of India

In a candid interview with Chinese media outlet Titan Sports, Lionel Messi, the celebrated Argentine footballer, expressed his doubts about participating in future FIFA World Cups. After leading Argentina to victory in last year's tournament in Qatar, the 35-year-old stated that he does not anticipate featuring in the 2026 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in North America.Messi addressed the question of his potential involvement in the 2026 tournament during the video interview with Titan Sports. "I have said several times before that I don't think so, that that (2022) was my last World Cup," he affirmed. While the football icon acknowledged that he will monitor the situation as it unfolds, he expressed scepticism about his presence in the next edition. "I will see how things...
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Argentina’s Etcheverry lines up Djokovic clash at Italian Open | Tennis News – Times of India

ROME: Novak Djokovic's will begin his bid to retain the Italian Open title against Tomas Etcheverry after the Argentine beat Luca van Assche in the first round on Wednesday.World number 61, Etcheverry beat Frenchman Van Assche in straight sets, 7-6 (9/7), 6-3, in Rome to reach the second round, when the top seeds join the fray.Djokovic comes into the clay court tournament he has won six times recovering from an elbow injury and set to lose top spot in the world rankings to young gun Carlos Alcaraz.Spaniard Alcaraz just needs to play a match in the Italian capital to become world number one ahead of the French Open which starts later this month.Djokovic won his record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam at the Australian Open in January but missed the American section of the hard-court swing in Ma...
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Eight healthcare workers face trial over Maradona’s death: Report | Football News – Times of India

Eight healthcare workers will go on trial over the death of Diego Maradona after being charged with "homicide by negligence", Argentine media reported on Wednesday.The footballing great, who led Argentina to a second World Cup title in 1986, died aged 60 in November 2020 from heart failure after undergoing brain surgery days earlier.A court in San Isidro, a town on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, rejected defence appeals for a lesser charge and upheld a year-old indictment by prosecutors for "reckless and inefficient work" in the treatment of the former Boca Juniors and Napoli player, TV channel TN reported.The process is unlikely to start until next year and the defendants could face prison sentences ranging from eight to 25 years, the reports said.(AI image)if(typeof window !== 'undefi...
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It is very important to me: Lionel Messi honoured as Argentina training facility is named after him

Lionel Messi was forever immortalised when Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Chiqui Tapia announced on Saturday that the Argentina training camp will be named after the superstar. The centre which was named Casa de Ezeiza, would be known as “Lionel Andres Messi” from March 25 onwards, Tapia had tweeted. “Thank you all very much for being here. I am grateful to ‘Chiqui’ for this recognition, it is very important to me. I have been coming to this property for 20 years and since I entered I felt a very special energy. Until today, every Every time I enter, I feel a very particular energy in this property. I have had hard times, but even in those moments, entering here meant forgetting everything, it was arriving and feeling happiness for being in this place, the same thing I s...
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Lionel Messi wins FIFA Best prize, Alexia Putellas claims women’s award | Football News – Times of India

Lionel Messi's most-desired wish to win the FIFA World Cup for Argentina came true last year, and on Monday he was named the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2022, while Alexia Putellas of Spain continues to be in possession of women's award for another year. Argentina, led by Messi, put it across France to win the World Cup in dramatic style and it was his Paris Saint-Germain French team-mate Kylian Mbappe who Messi beat to win the award in Paris. France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was also in the running for the award. It is the second time that Messi has won the honour inaugurated by FIFA in 2016 after football's world governing body split from Ballon d'Or organisers France Football.The award, which is voted for by national team coaches and captains, journalists and also fans, re...
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When Lionel Messi retires, I am sure Kylian Mbappe will win many Ballon d’Or awards: Emiliano Martinez

Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was in the eye of the storm due to his antics after winning the World Cup especially with his taunting of French star Kylian Mbappe, recently said that he did not target 24-year-old during the celebrations. Martinez was filmed carrying a doll with Mbappé’s face on it while standing alongside teammate Lionel Messi as Argentina paraded the trophy back home. “I held it (doll) for like two minutes and I threw it away, that’s all. How can I make fun of Mbappe? He scored four past me. Four goals in a final! He must think I am his toy baby! I have huge respect for Mbappe,” the 30-year-old said in an interview with France Football. Martinez, who also made a crude gesture after winning the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper, was al...
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FIFA charges Argentina over World Cup final celebrations

FIFA opened a disciplinary case against the Argentine Football Association on Friday for alleged offensive player misconduct and violations of fair play at the World Cup final. FIFA cited its media and marketing regulations for prosecuting the case, which appears to relate to a boisterous celebration by players running through the interview zone after the game on Dec. 18. Argentina beat France in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. About three hours later, players led by captain Lionel Messi ran and sang through the official interview area and damaged flimsy partition walls without stopping to speak to international broadcast and print media. The disciplinary charges that include “offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play” did...
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Not easy being a coach, look at Pep, he went bald: Sergio Aguero jokes about his ex-Man City manager Pep Guardiola

Former Manchester City and Argentina star Sergio Aguero, who had to retire in 2021 because of heart problems, ribbed former gaffer Pep Guardiola when asked if he will consider coming into management. ‘It’s not easy to be a coach… Look at Pep, he went bald from thinking so much,’ Aguero said in his Twitch stream, as reported by Daily Mail. For half a decade, Aguero had played under Guardiola at Manchester City winning countless honours, before he left for Barcelona in 2021, having scored 260 goals for City. He had a record 12 hat tricks in his total haul of 184 Premier League goals, the most for an overseas player and the fourth most all-time. He also scored arguably the Premier League’s most famous goal, the dramatic stoppage-time winner against Queens Park Rangers that clinched the tit...