Argentina suffered a shock 1-2 defeat to Paraguay in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, and Lionel Messi was at the centre of a scene that set tongues wagging.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Brazil’s Vinicius Júnior had frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying.

On the eve of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers match between Paraguay and Argentina, a strong measure was announced. Having ...

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Fans wearing any version of a soccer jersey bearing the megastar's name will be denied entry to the upcoming match.

But Leo (Messi) is stronger than all that and there will be Argentina shirts," Scaloni said. "It doesn't mean they don't ...

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan ...

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association’s (APF) ban on rival shirts ahead of Thursday’s South ...

In a surprising move ahead of Argentina’s clash with Paraguay, authorities have banned fans from wearing Lionel Messi jerseys ...

Paraguayan Football Association manager Fernando Villasboa warned the home crowd to wear only Paraguayan shirts to the match.

"But Leo [Messi] is stronger than all that, and there will be Argentina shirts." He went on to note that admiration for Messi ...