Lionel Messi hasn’t been around for this year’s Leagues Cup, conspicuous by his absence.
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Missing Messi doesn’t damper Columbus Crew crowd at MLS All-Star Game
Donning Columbus Crew T-shirts, Jim and his pal were finishing a BrewDog Elvis Juice and a Wolf’s Ridge 614 lager before heading to their seats for the 2024 MLS All-Star Game.
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By the Numbers: Messi effect
Lionel Messi’s jersey is No. 1 on the list of top-selling MLS jerseys and No. 1 globally for adidas in jersey sales of individual players.
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Inter Miami’s Messi, Suarez out for MLS All-Star Game
Messi still sidelined after missing two MLS matches last week with a right ankle injury suffered in Argentina’s Copa America final triumph over Colombia.
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‘El Fideo’ says final farewell as Messi’s foil
Argentina’s golden era will forever be linked with the genius of Lionel Messi but Sunday’s Copa America final is a reminder of the key influence of winger Angel Di Maria.
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Copa América: Argentina seeks ‘triple crown’ but Colombia aims for upset
Argentina followed up its 2021 Copa America title with the World Cup triumph a year later and has advanced with little drama to this weekend’s showpiece with the Colombians.
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Lionel Messi enjoying ‘last battles’ for Argentina after scoring in win over Canada
Messi has a chance to win a third straight major title with Argentina following its 2022 World Cup triumph and its 2021 Copa America win.
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Argentina-Ecuador: Martinez saves Messi blushes at Copa America
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi’s blushes as defending Argentina defeated Ecuador in a shootout to book a place in the Copa America semifinals.
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Copa América: Messi is doubtful for Argentina ahead of quarterfinal
Coach Lionel Scaloni says he will wait before deciding on his team.
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Copa América: Argentina begins title defense with 2-0 win over Canada
A combination of inspired goalkeeping from Canada’s Max Crepeau and Lionel Messi’s surprising lack of precision in front of goal ensured that the underdogs were in the game