FIFA Best Player 2019: It is the first time that Lionel Messi has won the FIFA Best Award which was created in 2016. Cristiano Ronaldo won for 2016 and 2017.
Lionel Messi signed a new four-year deal with Barcelona in 2017, but Josep Bartomeu says he is free to end his contract beforehand.
Lionel Messi had accused CONMEBOL of "corruption" after he was sent off against Chile during the Copa America third-place play-off match.
Lionel Messi was harshly dismissed in the first half of Argentina's 2-1 win over Chile after a clash with defender Gary Medel.
Lionel Messi was harshly sent off as Argentina secured third place with a 2-1 victory over Chile on Saturday.
Brazil will play the winners of Wednesday second semi-final between champions Chile and Peru in Sunday's final.
Brazil coach Tite said he's been having sleepless nights ahead of the Copa America semi-final against Argentina.
Lionel Messi has often come under criticism for failing to reproduce his Barcelona form when wearing the sky blue and white jersey of the national team.
Lionel Messi salvaged a 1-1 draw for Argentina against Paraguay on Wednesday as the two-time world champions once again struggled at the Copa America.
Goals from Roger Martinez and Duvan Zapata in the final 20 minutes gave Colombia their first tournament victory over Argentina in 20 years
Argentina will play in Group B alongside Colombia, Paraguay and guests Qatar, the 2022 World Cup hosts and current Asian champions.
Dries Mertens headed in the equaliser after 85 minutes in Naples to surpass former Argentine ace Diego Maradona, who hit 81 league goals between 1984 and 1991.
Lionel Messi picked up a groin injury in the shock 1-3 defeat to Venezuela as he made his first international appearance since the 2018 World Cup.
Lionel Messi hasn't pulled on the national team jersey since Argentina were dumped out of the World Cup last June by eventual winners France.
Emiliano Sala hometown in rural Argentina is remembering him as a modest local hero who shied away from the flashy wealth of many South American footballers who make it big in Europe.
Emiliano Sala body was first spotted by British rescuers using a remotely operated underwater vehicle on Sunday close to where the plane vanished from radar on January 21.
Lionel Messi's plea comes after Emiliano Sala's father and other players begged authorities to continue the search.
Eight-time winners Brazil, the top seeds in Group A, were given a pool with minnows Bolivia, Venezuela and Peru.
