Lionel Messi
Messi announces retirement from international soccer, says decision taken following father's death
"It was a decision that hurt - and still hurts deep down - but I understand that the time has come," Messi shared in a handwritten letter posted on Instagram.
Lionel Messi wins Major League Soccer match for Inter Miami with four goals in career first
Jerusalem Jane: When a soccer league honors ‘martyrs,’ the world should stop turning a blind eye
Thank you, Jorge: The father who sacrificed everything to create the greatest of all time
Voices from the Arab press: Lionel Messi isn’t just a good player, he’s also a good human
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
A Messi country: Argentina's Jews celebrate World Cup victory
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Despite a history of antisemitic incidents, Argentina’s Jewish community joined in the national celebrations
Hanukkah, Qatar, World Cup, Messi and 'yahrzeit' - opinion
The real winners of Qatar 2022 are the Iranian team, who did not sing their regime’s anthem and who might be facing the death penalty. They are the moral winners of these world championships.
Why did Qatar putting traditional garment on Messi cause controversy? - analysis
Following Argentina's win over France at the 2022 World Cup, people are criticizing Qatar's Emir for putting traditional robe on Messi.
With epic World Cup final, has Qatar helped its reputation? - analysis
While the West talks about democracy, it often outsources its security to regimes like Ankara. This is why Qatar, Pakistan and many other regimes are key Western partners
Messi and Mbappe both score twice as PSG thrash Maccabi Haifa 7-2
Maccabi Haifa was heavily defeated by French superteam Paris St. Germain 7-2 in Paris, as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe each scored twice.
Police file charges against Israeli man who hugged Messi at PSG vs Maccabi Haifa game
The suspect in question is a 23-year-old resident from Ma'ale Adumim, who was arrested and interrogated immediately after the incident.
Lionel Messi has a new nickname, and it's not because of his big name in soccer
A new nickname for Messi arose due to a part of his body, which, according to players who shared a dressing room with him, is unusually large.
Israeli-Arab teen with heart disease meets Messi thanks to Make-A-Wish
About a year and a half ago, Arafa Hwamdeh suffered complete heart failure and is now living with an artificial heart.
Jewish-Arab coexistence carries the day at French Super Cup
A group of 1,000 Israeli Arab and Jewish children were brought to last night's match to promote tolerance and understanding in Israeli society.
