<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Lionel Messi. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Lionel Messi News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:04:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/lionel_messi" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:07:27 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Scores After Father’s Death as Inter Miami Draw 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father Jorge’s death as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union. Messi struck in the 26th minute, taking his MLS tally to 13 goals. Philadelphia responded through Indiana Vassilev and Neil Pierre.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/21/lionel-messi-scores-after-fathers-death-as-inter-miami-draw-2-2?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/21/lionel-messi-scores-after-fathers-death-as-inter-miami-draw-2-2?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:07:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_inter_miami_philadelphia_union_rfi.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerala GST Department Targets 3 Officials Over Rs 22 Crore Tax Lapses in Argentina Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kerala GST Department has issued charge memos to 3 officials over alleged lapses in recovering tax linked to the 2025 Reporter Broadcasting Company Argentina deal. Nearly Rs 22 crore was assessed as payable, but effective recovery action was reportedly delayed.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/18/kerala-gst-department-targets-3-officials-over-rs-22-crore-tax-lapses-in-argentina-deal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/18/kerala-gst-department-targets-3-officials-over-rs-22-crore-tax-lapses-in-argentina-deal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:59:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_social_news_xyz.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Misses Penalty as Nashville Thrash Inter Miami 4-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi missed a penalty as Inter Miami suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Nashville in a top of the table MLS clash. Andy Najar opened the scoring before Telasco Segovia equalized with Messi’s assist. Hany Mukhtar scored twice, while Sam Surridge added another. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/17/lionel-messi-misses-penalty-as-nashville-thrash-inter-miami-4-1?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/17/lionel-messi-misses-penalty-as-nashville-thrash-inter-miami-4-1?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:11:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_misses_penalty_nashville_4_1_inter_miami_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar Offers Messi Support Following His Father’s Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neymar sent an emotional message to Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who died in Rosario at age 68. Neymar commented on Messi’s tribute, offering strength to him and his family.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/14/neymar-offers-messi-support-following-his-fathers-death?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/14/neymar-offers-messi-support-following-his-fathers-death?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:12:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/neymar_lionel_messi_argentina_brazil_dailysports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Opens Up on Fathers Death and World Cup Struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi paid tribute to his father Jorge, who died on August 7 after a long illness. The 39 year old revealed his father urged him to play one final World Cup. Messi wanted to win it for him but struggled physically. He also spoke about their lifelong bond.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/13/lionel-messi-opens-up-on-fathers-death-and-world-cup-struggles?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/13/lionel-messi-opens-up-on-fathers-death-and-world-cup-struggles?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:04:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_opens_up_on_fathers_death_and_world_cup_struggles.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo Hoyos Compares Lionel Messi’s Stunning Volley to a Picasso Masterpiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi marked his first start for Inter Miami after the 2026 World Cup with two goals in a Leagues Cup win over Atletico de San Luis. His brilliant first goal, a left foot volley that never touched the ground, drew high praise from coach, who compared the strike to a Picasso painting.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/07/guillermo-hoyos-compares-lionel-messis-stunning-volley-to-a-picasso-masterpiece?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/07/guillermo-hoyos-compares-lionel-messis-stunning-volley-to-a-picasso-masterpiece?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:55:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel-messi-argentina-inter-miami-marca.scorimg.png" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karim Adeyemi Backs Lamine Yamal While Chasing Champions League Success at Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karim Adeyemi has completed his move from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona on a deal until 2031 and says winning the Champions League is his main target. The 24-year-old praised 19-year-old Lamine Yamal but admitted matching Lionel Messi's level is difficult.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/24/karim-adeyemi-backs-lamine-yamal-while-chasing-champions-league-success-at-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/24/karim-adeyemi-backs-lamine-yamal-while-chasing-champions-league-success-at-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/karim_adeyemi_lamine_yamal_fc_barcelona.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain Edge Argentina in Extra Time to Lift Second FIFA World Cup Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win their second FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Luis de la Fuente's side dominated throughout, restricting Argentina to just two shots in 120 minutes.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/20/spain-edge-argentina-in-extra-time-to-lift-second-fifa-world-cup-title?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/20/spain-edge-argentina-in-extra-time-to-lift-second-fifa-world-cup-title?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:30:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/spain_football_team_fifa_world_cup_2026_edge_argentina.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Backs Argentinas Fighting Spirit Before World Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina captain Lionel Messi praised his team's resilience after their 2-1 comeback win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal. The 39 year old set up both late goals for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, sending Argentina into the final against Spain.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/17/lionel-messi-backs-argentinas-fighting-spirit-before-world-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/17/lionel-messi-backs-argentinas-fighting-spirit-before-world-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:27:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_fifa_world_cup_2026_backs_argentinas_fighting_spirit.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina Stun England with Late Fightback to Reach World Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina produced a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal to book a place in the final against Spain. Anthony Gordon gave England the lead in the 55th minute, but Enzo Fernandez equalised in the 85th. Lautaro Martinez headed in the stoppage time winner.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/16/argentina-stun-england-with-late-fightback-to-reach-world-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/16/argentina-stun-england-with-late-fightback-to-reach-world-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:25:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/argentina_stun_england_with_late_fightback_to_reach_world_cup_final.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi vs Harry Kane Set for Historic World Cup Final Spot ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 FIFA World Cup final promises a blockbuster as Lionel Messi's Argentina face Harry Kane's England. Kane has scored 6 goals in 6 matches and aims to end England's 60-year World Cup title drought. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/15/lionel-messi-vs-harry-kane-set-for-historic-world-cup-final-spot?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/15/lionel-messi-vs-harry-kane-set-for-historic-world-cup-final-spot?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:34:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_vs_harry_kane_world_cup_final_wfin.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Confronts Referee During Argentinas World Cup Quarterfinal Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi was involved in a heated exchange with referee João Pinheiro during Argentina's 3-1 extra time victory over Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal. The incident happened before a Swiss free kick, with Messi objecting to the referee's approach.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/13/lionel-messi-confronts-referee-during-argentinas-world-cup-quarterfinal-win?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/13/lionel-messi-confronts-referee-during-argentinas-world-cup-quarterfinal-win?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:56:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_confronts_referee_fifa_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sourav Ganguly Applauds Argentina's Stunning World Cup Fightback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised Argentina's remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Trailing 2-0, the defending champions scored three goals in just 13 minutes to seal a quarter-final berth. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/09/sourav-ganguly-applauds-argentinas-stunning-world-cup-fightback?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/09/sourav-ganguly-applauds-argentinas-stunning-world-cup-fightback?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:43:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sourav_ganguly_argentina_world_cup_fightback_world_soccer_talk.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Was the VAR Decision That Changed Argentina vs Egypt?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions over VAR dominated the discussion after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/08/what-was-the-var-decision-that-changed-argentina-vs-egypt?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/08/what-was-the-var-decision-that-changed-argentina-vs-egypt?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:20:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/argentina_vs_egyp_fifa_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi Inspires Argentinas Epic Comeback to Reach World Cup Quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina staged a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt after trailing 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash. Lionel Messi bounced back from a missed penalty with a goal and an assist, while Cristian Romero and Enzo Fernández completed the turnaround.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/08/messi-inspires-argentinas-epic-comeback-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/08/messi-inspires-argentinas-epic-comeback-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:15:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_football_team_fifa_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Teams Up With Tom Holland in Spider Man Promo Amid Record World Cup Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football icon Lionel Messi joined Tom Holland in a promotional video for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, where the pair swing across the city as Spider Man. The crossover arrives during Messi's outstanding 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, where he has scored 6 goals, including a hat trick and a brace.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/01/lionel-messi-teams-up-with-tom-holland-in-spider-man-promo-amid-record-world-cup-run?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/01/lionel-messi-teams-up-with-tom-holland-in-spider-man-promo-amid-record-world-cup-run?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:23:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_teams_up_with_tom_holland_in_spider_man_promo_amid_record_world_cup_run.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Still Inspiring the World, Says Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri praised football's biggest stars, saying Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Alexander Isak, and Viktor Gyökeres have all delivered at the FIFA World Cup 2026. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/25/lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-still-inspiring-the-world-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/25/lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-still-inspiring-the-world-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:33:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_ronaldo_inspiring_world_sunil_chhetri_bbc.scorimg.png" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi's 39th Birthday Brings Emotional Surprise From Argentina Teammates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday with a heartfelt surprise from his Argentina teammates, who each wore a custom T-shirt featuring a unique photo with their captain. The squad also presented him with a special cake during the celebrations. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/25/lionel-messis-39th-birthday-brings-emotional-surprise-from-argentina-teammates?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/25/lionel-messis-39th-birthday-brings-emotional-surprise-from-argentina-teammates?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:30:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_39th_birthday_argentina_teammates_surprise_sun.scorimg.jpg" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi Creates World Cup History With Record-Breaking Goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi added another milestone to his legendary career by becoming the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. Playing in his sixth World Cup at the age of 38, the Argentine star surpassed Miroslav Klose and Marta's records with a stunning goal after missing an early penalty. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/23/messi-creates-world-cup-history-with-record-breaking-goal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/23/messi-creates-world-cup-history-with-record-breaking-goal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:33:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_world_cup_history_record_goal_cnn.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Eyes World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Face Austria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina will take on Austria in a key FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Both teams began their campaigns with victories. Lionel Messi, who scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, has 16 World Cup goals and needs 1 more to surpass record.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/22/lionel-messi-eyes-world-cup-scoring-record-as-argentina-face-austria?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/22/lionel-messi-eyes-world-cup-scoring-record-as-argentina-face-austria?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:47:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_eyes_world_cup_scoring_record_as_argentina_face_austria.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal Joins Pele and Messi in World Cup Milestone as Spain Beat Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain returned to winning ways at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a convincing 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal in the 11th minute on his first World Cup start. At 18 years and 343 days, he became the eighth youngest scorer in tournament history.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/22/lamine-yamal-joins-pele-and-messi-in-world-cup-milestone-as-spain-beat-saudi-arabia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/22/lamine-yamal-joins-pele-and-messi-in-world-cup-milestone-as-spain-beat-saudi-arabia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:41:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lamine_yamal_joins_pele_and_messi_in_world_cup_milestone_as_spain_beat_saudi_arabia.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi Family Requests Privacy as Jorge Messi Recovers from Health Issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Lionel Messi confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, 68, is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed health issue and is recovering positively. They urged the public to avoid believing rumours and respect the family's privacy. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/19/messi-family-requests-privacy-as-jorge-messi-recovers-from-health-issue?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/19/messi-family-requests-privacy-as-jorge-messi-recovers-from-health-issue?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:54:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/jorge_messi_health_recovery_family_privacy_hello.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychologist Reveals 5 Mental Traits Behind Football’s Biggest Stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sports psychologist has highlighted 5 key mental skills that can influence success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These include disruption, attentional fitness, controlled mind wandering, resilience, and tactical creativity. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/19/psychologist-reveals-5-mental-traits-behind-footballs-biggest-stars?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/19/psychologist-reveals-5-mental-traits-behind-footballs-biggest-stars?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:52:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/psychologist_5_mental_traits_football_stars_tribal_football.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcel Reed Presents Texas A&M Jersey to Lionel Messi at Kyle Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed shared a memorable moment with football icon Lionel Messi after Argentina’s 2-0 friendly win over Honduras at Kyle Field. Reed gifted Messi a maroon Texas A&M jersey bearing his name and number 10. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/08/marcel-reed-presents-texas-am-jersey-to-lionel-messi-at-kyle-field?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/08/marcel-reed-presents-texas-am-jersey-to-lionel-messi-at-kyle-field?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:26:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/marcel_reed_presents_texas_am_jersey_to_lionel_messi_at_kyle_field.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina Eye Historic World Cup Defence as Messi Nears Farewell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina are preparing to defend their FIFA World Cup crown at the 2026 tournament, with Lionel Messi expected to make his sixth and final World Cup appearance at age 39. 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The move follows organiser Satadru Dutta’s complaint alleging ticket malpractice, security breaches and vandalism disrupted Lionel Messi December 13 event.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/03/messi-tour-controversy-sees-ex-bengal-sports-minister-summoned-over-salt-lake-chaos?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/03/messi-tour-controversy-sees-ex-bengal-sports-minister-summoned-over-salt-lake-chaos?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:39:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_tour_controversy_bengal_sports_minister_summoned_ndtv_sports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal Dismisses the Messi and Ronaldo Comparisons from Himself Ahead of 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal distances himself from comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying his goal is to stand alongside them rather than replace them. At just 18, the Spain and Barcelona star wants to create his own legacy and sees the 2026 World Cup as a major opportunity to prove himself.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/01/lamine-yamal-dismisses-the-messi-and-ronaldo-comparisons-from-himself-ahead-of-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/01/lamine-yamal-dismisses-the-messi-and-ronaldo-comparisons-from-himself-ahead-of-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:29:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/diego-simeone-downplays-lamine-yamal-hype-after-atletico-win.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Statue in Kolkata Declared Unsafe After Swaying Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 70 foot statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata is set to be removed after engineers found it unsafe. Installed in Lake Town during Messi’s Dec. 2025 India tour, the fibreglass and iron structure reportedly began swaying in strong winds. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/lionel-messi-statue-in-kolkata-declared-unsafe-after-swaying-concerns?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/lionel-messi-statue-in-kolkata-declared-unsafe-after-swaying-concerns?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:38:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_statue_kolkata_unsafe_swaying_nbc_news.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Suffers Hamstring Fatigue Ahead of World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inter Miami confirmed that Lionel Messi is dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring after leaving the match against Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute. The 38 year old forward underwent medical tests on Monday, with the club stating his return will depend on recovery progress.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/26/lionel-messi-suffers-hamstring-fatigue-ahead-of-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/26/lionel-messi-suffers-hamstring-fatigue-ahead-of-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:11:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_suffers_hamstring_fatigue_ahead_of_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luiz Felipe Scolari Explains Why He Always Backed Cristiano Ronaldo Over Lionel Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari revealed why he always voted for Cristiano Ronaldo instead of Lionel Messi in Ballon d’Or polls. Scolari called Messi a natural genius but said Ronaldo became a genius through hard work and dedication.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/25/luiz-felipe-scolari-explains-why-he-always-backed-cristiano-ronaldo-over-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/25/luiz-felipe-scolari-explains-why-he-always-backed-cristiano-ronaldo-over-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:08:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_lionel_messi_luiz_felipe_scolari.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item></channel></rss>