‘Messi looks fake on the field, like a wax statue!’Keanu Baccus has revealed what it’s like to share a field with Lionel Messi, with the Australia star claiming the Argentine “looks like a wax statue”.World CupAustralia
‘I want to see Messi crying!’ - Fred eager for Argentine tearsFormer Brazil international Fred wants to see “Lionel Messi crying” as the Argentina icon sees another bid for World Cup glory end in tears.World CupBrazil
Van Gaal laughs off 'stupid' Messi questionNetherlands manager Louis van Gaal laughed off a question about how he planned to stop Lionel Messi in the World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.World CupArgentina
Cash kept prized Messi & Mbappe shirts in hotel safeMatty Cash has revealed that he kept shirts swapped with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in a hotel safe before carrying them home as hand luggage.World CupPoland
'Messi is human' - Netherlands keeper 'ready' for penalty battleNetherlands keeper Andries Noppert will face Lionel Messi's Argentina next at the World Cup and is feeling confident if the game goes to penalties.ArgentinaNetherlands
Bellingham told he shares key Messi attribute by England coachEngland assistant Steve Holland likened Jude Bellingham's "unique" quality to Lionel Messi, and suggested he could benefit from a Premier League move.EnglandJ. Bellingham
'Messi is chilling somewhere!' - Van Dijk warns Netherlands Virgil van Dijk has warned the Netherlands that Lionel Messi is always ''chilling somewhere'' ahead of their World Cup clash with Argentina.ArgentinaWorld Cup
Messi is right: Lautaro remains key for ArgentinaThe Inter ace is having a torrid time in Qatar, losing his place to Julian Alvarez, but one goal could change everything for the streaky strikerWorld CupArgentina
How Australia sub snared historic Messi shirtCameron Devlin has revealed how he landed a historic shirt from Lionel Messi’s 1000th game despite being a substitute for Australia against Argentina.World CupArgentina vs Australia
Messi's made a statement - time for Ronaldo to replyThe Portugal captain is under pressure after a poor start to the World Cup, with some Seleccao supporters calling for him to be droppedC. RonaldoWorld Cup
'Messi is Argentina' - Alves wary of superstar's 'brutal' threatBrazil legend Dani Alves says Lionel Messi is in top form at the World Cup but has urged his side to focus on their quarter-final tie with Croatia.D. AlvesCroatia vs Brazil
Messi opportunity giving Martinez ‘goosebumps’Lisandro Martinez admits that the opportunity to play alongside Lionel Messi gives him “goosebumps”, with Argentina chasing down World Cup glory.World CupL. Martinez
Pedri reveals his dream shirt swap 🔀Pedri has revealed that Lionel Messi would be his dream shirt swap, with the Spain midfielder hoping to make that trade in the World Cup final.World CupSpain
Messi defends Lautaro from ‘Lukaku syndrome’ criticismLionel Messi has defended Argentina teammate Lautaro Martinez from criticism suggesting that the Inter striker is suffering from “Lukaku syndrome”.ArgentinaWorld Cup
‘Copa America win gave Messi life!’ - Argentina icon happy againSergio Aguero believes Argentina’s Copa America win in 2021 gave Lionel Messi “life”, with an all-time great happy again on an international stage.ArgentinaWorld Cup
WATCH: Australia players queue up to take selfies with MessiAustralian players queued outside Argentina's dressing room to take selfies with Lionel Messi after the Socceroos lost their World Cup last-16 tie.ArgentinaAustralia
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