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The Argentine captain suffered an ankle injury, visibly in pain before Nicolás González replaced him.

Sports news: Rohit's 92 takes India past Australia, Afghan stars shine, football fans honour Messi

Sports wrap: India secures a spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a 24-run victory over Australia in their final Super Eight match at St Lucia. Rohit Sharma's explosive 92 off 41 balls, including 7 fours and 8 sixes, powered India to a total of 205/5 in 20 overs. Rohit also set the record for the fastest fifty by a captain in T20 World Cup history and became the first player to hit 200 T20I sixes. Additionally, India became the first team to achieve 150 T20I wins, now holding the record for the most victories in T20 World Cup history with 34 wins. Meanwhile, 16,000 kms away from Buenos Aires, the Argentina Football Fan Club in South Kolkata celebrated Lionel Messi's birthday on June 24 with enthusiasm, adorned in Argentina's traditional white and blue jerseys.

Lionel Messi Birthday: Messi marks 37th birthday with sporting greatness

Lionel Messi Birthday: Messi recently secured his eighth Ballon d’Or, setting a new record. The next closest is Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who has five Ballon d’Or awards to his name.

Will ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ star dog Messi interview celebrities at the Cannes Film Festival this year?

Messi, known for his captivating performance in 'Anatomy of a Fall', will grace the Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet not as a guest, but as an interviewer. Equipped with a unique 360-degree microphone and camera setup, he'll engage with celebrities while an actor assists him from behind the scenes.

Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Obscene Gesture In Saudi Pro League After Fans Chant ‘Messi’

Al Nassr footballer Cristiano Ronaldo might get banned from the Saudi Pro League for making obscene gestures towards fans during the match against Al Shadab. The incident was not caught on television cameras, but multiple spectators had shot footage of the same from the stands and took to social media to share the same. Watch to know more.

The Rise of a Legend: The unbearable extraordinariness of being Messi

A four-part documentary 'Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend' on footballer Lionel Messi, that drops on Apple TV+ on February 21, documents his journey in Qatar when he finally fulfilled his destiny, winning a World Cup trophy.

After public anger over Messi''s absence in Hong Kong game, organiser withdraws application for funds

Lamunière said Messi was named as a substitute in the list of footballers available to come off the bench, but the club's management later told the organizer that Messi was not fit to play due to an injury.

LIVE: Russia-Ukraine Black Sea deal off | Tur prices rise | Messi 'unveiled' at Inter Miami | Newspresso

Russia has chosen to walk away from the Black Sea grain deal, hours before it was set to expire, threatening food security for millions. But not just tomatoes, prices of other vegetables such as green chillies and ginger have also shot up the roof. The concerns are spreading to Kharif sowing where the overall area under sowing is 49 percent v/s 52 percent year-on-year (YoY). Lionel Messi, the new face of Major League Soccer, was introduced to a packed stadium of adoring fans. He arrived on stage during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium. Watch this edition of Newspresso with Moneycontrol’s Stacy Pereira and get the latest updates on news across the world.

Messi’s reaction when told how Byju Raveendran stalked him in lift for 2 days

Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran addressed the Messi controversy while speaking at the India Today Conclave 2023.

Lionel Messi shares New Year's note: 'A year I will never forget'. See post

Messi wrote, "The dream I always chased finally came true. But that wouldn't be worth anything either if it wasn't...

In pics: Messi ushers in 2023 with family, thanks fans

Lionel Messi on Sunday shared a sweet New Year's message for his family, friends and fans.

Lionel Messi at world cup 2022:  A perfect ending for football’s finest servant 

Lionel Messi’s story is so perfect, that it almost becomes dream-like. He won the world cup and in doing so, belittled everything that segregates the human race.

After being ignored by Messi, influencer Salt Bae is now banned from US Open Cup final

Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, had caused a commotion at the FIFA World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar and even broke a few rules when he...

Watch Messi's reaction to journalist who cried on getting to interview him

"Never seen any interviewer crying in an interview. Only Messi can make an interviewer cry," a Twitter user said.

How Lionel Messi and Argentina fans celebrated FIFA World Cup victory

Lionel Messi danced on a table with the World Cup trophy in Argentina's dressing room while thousands and thousands of people gathered on the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate the FIFA World Cup win Here's a look at all the crazy celebrations after Argentina won the title for the first time since 1986. #argentina #fifaworldcup #lionelmessi

Shah Rukh Khan teaches Wayne Rooney his signature pose at FIFA World Cup final | Watch

Shah Rukh Khan visited JioCinemas studio to promote his upcoming film 'Pathaan'.

Messi was diagnosed with a growth disorder when he was 11. How he overcame it

As a child, Lionel Messi had to inject growth hormones into his leg every night.

For Mbappé, Three Goals Are a Bitter Consolation Prize

The story of Sunday’s World Cup final, arguably the best in the tournament’s history, was always going to be about Messi’s quest for the one title that had eluded him in his career.

For Messi, and Argentina, the (Extra) Wait Is Worth It

The 35-year-old Messi had said this would be his last World Cup.

Argentina vs France World Cup final goes into extra time as Mbappe levels score 2-2

Argentina dominated the opening stages and earned the penalty when Di Maria was fouled by Ousmane Dembele, with Messi sending France keeper Hugo Lloris the wrong way to move to the top of the goalscoring charts in Qatar.

Messi makes his record 26th appearance at the World Cup

Messi’s games have been spread over five World Cups, starting in 2006. He has 11 goals in total, tied for sixth in the all-time list.

Messi’s last dance: What the FIFA World Cup 2022 final means for the Argentinian

For Lionel Messi to do (nearing the end of his career) what Diego Maradona did (at the peak of his) would be his best possible response to detractors; a World Cup title would be a good way to end his international career.

FIFA World Cup Day 20: Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach tournament’s finale

Argentina has defeated Croatia 3-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2022 final. Julián Álvarez scored twice and Lionel Messi added a goal from the penalty spot to lead Argentina to its sixth World Cup final and second in the last three tournaments. Here's a highlight from the 20th day of the World Cup in Qatar on December 13.

Messi's 'fool' taunt of Dutch footballer spawns mugs, t-shirts in Argentina

For many in Argentina, the language Messi used is far milder than what can be heard on the streets.

Messi, Martinez pull off dramatic win as Argentina beat Netherlands to reach semis

Messi scored and helped other score while Martinez pulled off vital saves as Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to advance to the semifinal of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.