Cape Verde players gatecrashed Lionel Messi's post-match interview to snap selfies with the Argentina star after their thrilling 3-2 extra-time World Cup defeat

Skip Bayless hilariously wanted Taylor Swift to postpone her wedding in lieu of Argentina's clash with Cape Verde.

LIONEL MESSI finished the Cape Verde thriller with a horror bruise swelling up on his forehead. The evergreen 39-year-old finished up black-and-blue by the end of the magnificent 3-2 win,

Lionel Messi laughed off the physical treatment he received from Cape Verde after Argentina edged into the World Cup last 16. The Albiceleste captain joked that his opponents "kick the crap" out of him before asking for shirts and selfies,

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same. A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over — and the defending champions survived after being pushed to the brink.

LIONEL MESSI was criticised for his controversial free-kick – as fans slammed him for “trying to pull a fast one”. The superstar gave Argentina the lead with a superb goal

Lionel Messi, at age 39, leads the World Cup Golden Boot race with seven goals after his first-half goal vs. Cape Verde on Friday in Miami.

Is Lionel Messi playing today? The Inter Miami star returns with Argentina for a record sixth World Cup appearance at the 2026 tournament in North America.

Defending World Cup champion Argentina and Lionel Messi are pushed to the limit in extra time before edging tiny Cape Verde 3-2 in an instant classic.

Lionel Messi has unwavering support from his parents, Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini. Affectionately known as "Leo," Lionel's mom and dad played a pivotal role in shaping his career, helping the 2026 FIFA World Cup player become the most decorated player in soccer and one of the greatest in the sport's history.

Victor Vazquez met Messi when they were 13 at Barcelona. They were great friends and would share music and travel on the bus together

The defending champion was unimpressive and needed extra time to defeat an honorable Cabo Verde.