Julian Alvarez transfer: Barcelona won’t pay €150m, Atletico star not ruling out Real Madrid
Julian Alvarez’s decision to drop a transfer bombshell after Argentina’s win over Austria at World Cup 2026 and say “a transfer is best for...
PSG’s interest in Julian Alvarez cools following rejection
Julian Alvarez has gone public in stating his desire to leave Atletico Madrid. Following Argentina’s win over Austria on Monday, the centre-forward...
Enzo Fernandez crucial to Argentina reaching World Cup Last 32 knockout stage
Enzo Fernandez and Argentina have reached the World Cup's Last 32 knockout stage following impressive performances against Algeria and Austria.
Birmingham City's stance on Jay Stansfield transfer revealed amid Everton and Sunderland interest
Birmingham City remain "relaxed" over the future of striker Jay Stansfield, sources have told Football Insider.The 23-year-old is attracting...
Cristian Romero injury update: Will knee issue impact potential Tottenham sale?
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has sparked concern after appearing to suffer a knee problem during Argentina’s World Cup clash with Austria,...
FC Barcelona News: 23 June 2026; Lionel Messi makes history in Argentina win, Julián Álvarez sends transfer request to Atlético Madrid
Argentina 2-0 Austria: Messi enters record books as Argentina reach knockouts – FIFALionel Messi bounced back from missing an early penalty to...
‘Fast as a cannonball': Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup
It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup.
The tournament has been one of the highest-scoring in history so far and produced nearly 25%...
Lisandro Martinez reacts to Argentina’s World Cup win vs Austria, ‘lost for words’ over one thing
Argentina’s World Cup campaign is showing no signs of slowing down, and Lisandro Martinez is a big part of it. Following a 3-0 win against...
'I kicked it badly!' - Lionel Messi 'very angry' about shock missed penalty vs Austria despite Argentina captain bouncing back to beat World Cup goals record
Lionel Messi confessed to feeling "very angry" after uncharacteristically missing an early spot-kick during Argentina's 2-0 World Cup victory over...
World Cup Day 12: Messi falters, then beaks record
Argentina's captain scored both goals in his team's Group J win over Austria in Dallas
Algeria 2-1 Jordan: Vladimir Petkovic's half-time gamble pays off as Algeria snatch 'final' against Austria
Petkovic's half-time gamble rescued Algeria, whose 2-1 comeback win over Jordan sets up a winner-takes-all decider against Austria in Group J.
World Cup round-up: Lionel Messi makes history as Premier League star forced to fly home
Lionel Messi made history to become the outright top scorer in the World Cup with his 17th tournament goal against Austria, while a Manchester City...
Argentine media urge Florentino Perez to send Chelsea an email in Enzo Fernandez verdict
Lionel Messi stole the show again for Argentina at the World Cup, scoring both of his nation’s goals in a 2-0 win over Austria –...
There is nothing scarier than Lionel Messi without World Cup pressure
Lionel Messi became the all-time record World Cup goalscorer with his two goals against Austria in Argentina’s second group game in Dallas, and the...
World Cup: Algeria revive Round of 32 hopes with narrow win over Jordan
Algeria and Austria will meet on the final matchday to decide automatic qualification from Group J.
Alexis Mac Allister: How the Argentine media reacted to Liverpool star's World Cup display vs Austria
Alexis Mac Allister featured throughout as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas on Monday courtesy of Lionel Messi's history-making double.The...
World Cup 2026 golden boot standings as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland lead race
Messi followed up his hat-trick against Algeria with a record-breaking brace against Austria, while Mbappe and Erling Haaland added a second double...
'I've zero goals in two World Cups': Zlatan bows to Messi's record-breaking march
After Messi scored twice in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria on Monday to become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, Ibrahimovic...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic drops eye-opener on Lionel Messi’s World Cup dominance
Lionel Messi solidified his claim as the greatest football player of all-time in this year’s World Cup. In their quest to defend their title, the...
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Lionel Messi’s responds to breaking all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record
Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria to break Miroslav Klose’s all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record, then delivered a...
Julian Alvarez future: Arsenal and Barcelona transfer target issues "honest" response to Atletico Madrid career
Julian Alvarez's recent comments after Argentina's World Cup win over Austria put fresh focus on his future at Atletico Madrid during a pivotal...
Julián Alvarez sparks transfer frenzy by telling Atlético Madrid he wants to leave
Argentina forward wants to ‘fulfil dream' by departingBarcelona, Real Madrid and PSG linked with 26-year-oldJulián Alvarez has said he wants to...
Argentina injury news: Lionel Scaloni delivers Cristian Romero injury update after World Cup win over Austria
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni provides an injury update on Cristian Romero following Monday's 2-0 World Cup win over Austria.
Messi makes history and shows why Argentina star i...
Amazing doesn't even begin to describe Lionel Messi, whose two goals in Argentina's win over Austria made him the top men's or women's World Cup...
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick rages at Lionel Messi goal and double standards in Argentina defeat
Rangnick was upset at how VAR intervened to help change the initial decision on Lautaro Martinez and give a penalty, but failed to chalk off Lionel...
Lionel Messi World Cup goal should be overturned as VAR mistake called out
Lionel Messi broke the World Cup's all-time goalscoring record against Austria, but Peter Schmeichel has claimed the goal should have been disallowed
Arsenal stance on signing Julian Alvarez after Argentina star drops transfer bombshell
Julian Alvarez has made it clear he wants to leave Atletico Madrid following Argentina's 2-0 World Cup win over Austria
‘Lionel Messi can’t be compared to anyone’: Former Cristiano Ronaldo teammate Lisandro Martinez on Argentina star
Lisandro Martinez, who previously played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, was full of praise for Lionel Messi after the win against Austria. Argentina...
Julián Alvarez publicly asks to leave Atlético: ‘I want to fulfill my dream’
Shortly after Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas on Monday, Julián Alvarez publicly requested a transfer away from Atlético de...
Messi reflects on missed penalty and World Cup record after sealing Argentina's place in last 32
Messi responds after a record-breaking brace against Austria — the Argentina captain on his missed penalty, six points secured and what comes next...
Peter Schmeichel claims record-breaking Lionel Messi goal should NOT have stood
Lionel Messi made history in Argentina’s World Cup win against Austria as he surpassed Miroslav Klose’s record but former Man United star Peter...
Miroslav Klose congratulates Lionel Messi after Argentina hero sets World Cup record with double against Austria
Miroslav Klose has praised Lionel Messi after the Argentina star surpassed his World Cup goalscoring record during a 2-0 victory against Austria.
Julián Álvarez makes bombshell transfer request amid Barcelona rumors
Julián Álvarez wants to leave Atlético Madrid. After weeks of silence amid heavy speculation surrounding his future with reported interest from...
Arsenal target Julian Alvarez drops transfer bombshell at World Cup
Julian Alvarez wants to make a move this summer (Picture: Getty Images)
Julian Alvarez has stated that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, saying...
Mbappe scores in 100th cap for France: How his numbers compare to Messi, Ronaldo after 100 games
Kylian Mbappe celebrated his landmark 100th cap for France in style by finding the back of the net, immediately sparking historical comparisons to...
Argentina manager speaks out on Cristian Romero injury after win over Austria
Cristian Romero last less than an hour of Argentina’s win over Austria (Picture: Getty Images)
Argentina defender Cristian Romero has aggravated a...
Analysis: How Messi and Argentina overcame Austria to earn crucial World Cup win
All eyes were understandably on Lionel Messi after his hat-trick in Argentina's opening game against Algeria.
'Truly spectacular' - Lionel Messi reflects on World Cup top scorer record and explains why penalty miss may have helped Argentina to Austria win
Lionel Messi reacts after became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer as Argentina beat Austria to reach the 2026 knockout rounds.
Argentine press give 'butcher' Lisandro Martinez reaction after 2-0 World Cup win vs Austria
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez continued his flawless start to the World Cup with a strong performance against Austria. Once again,...
Lionel Messi was at the focus and thrust of Argentina as he wrote himself into World Cup record books in their 2-0 win over Austria - as excellent Enzo Fernandez shows what Chelsea could soon be missing, writes IAN HERBERT
IAN HERBERT: The numbers reveal an extraordinary consistency. It's 18 goals in 28 World Cup outings, now. He becomes the third player in World Cup...
‘Messi is a joke!’ : Rooney’s 14-year-old tweet resurfaces after Argentine's heroics
As Lionel Messi continues to bask in his 2026 World Cup glory, Wayne Rooney's 2012 tweet dubbing Messi a 'joke' yet the 'best ever' has resurfaced,...
Lionel Messi admits World Cup heroics have left him worn out after breathtaking display
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the World Cup's all-time leading goal scorer as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to book their place in the last 32
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach knockout stage
Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history as defending champions Argentina secured their place in the knockout stages...
‘Truly spectacular’ – Lionel Messi thrilled to beat World Cup scoring record but ‘really angry’ to miss penalty
Lionel Messi was a happy man after scoring twice for Argentina against Austria to secure a place in the knockout stages of World Cup 2026 for the...
Lionel Messi makes World Cup history with Argentina, leaves Germany's Miroslav Klose as distant tournament memory
Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria on Tuesday night.
Argentina 2-0 Austria: Messi breaks Klose record to become World Cup's all-time top scorer
Messi nets twice in Arlington to become the all-time World Cup top scorer with 18 goals, surpassing Klose's long-standing record as Argentina...
Lionel Messi Gets 9/10 | Argentina Players Rated In Win Vs Austria After La Pulga Goes Past Klose’s World Cup Record
Dallas provided the sultry backdrop for a historic afternoon in the FIFA World Cup 2026. It was sticky, tense, and ultimately historic as Argentina...
Argentina 2-0 Austria player ratings: Messi breaks all-time World Cup record
Messi nets twice to break Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria in Arlington. Full player ratings from...
Argentina 2-0 Austria: Lionel Messi makes history as World Cup holders sail into knockout stages
Greatest ever trailed Miroslav Klose by just one goal
More Lionel Messi magic has fans clowning Cristiano Ronaldo
Day 12 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with high drama as Argentina faced Austria in a critical Group J clash. In the fifth minute, Lautaro...
Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul help Argentina clinch spot in World Cup knockout rounds
Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Argentina are through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 following a 2-0 win against Austria on Monday in...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi sets unwanted World Cup record before stunning turnaround to become all-time top scorer
Lionel Messi’s World Cup afternoon against Austria delivered both frustration and history. A ninth-minute penalty miss saw him set a new tournament...
Lionel Messi makes history as double in win over Austria moves him to 18 World Cup goals
Messi's first-half goal took him ahead of Germany's Miroslav Klose as top scorer in the history of the tournament
Lionel Messi's historic World Cup moment sheds light on a vital quality
Argentina 2-0 Austria: Lionel Messi scored his record-breaking 17th and 18th World Cup goals in Dallas to send Argentina into the knockout stage...
World Cup 2026 golden boot standings: Lionel Messi leads race after breaking all-time scoring record
Messi followed up his hat-trick against Algeria with a record-breaking brace against Austria, while Mbappe scored a double against Senegal and Kane...
The GOAT stands alone: Messi breaks World Cup record in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria
Match review of Argentina vs Austria in the 2026 World Cup. Read how Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose's all-time scoring record with a...
Group J: Argentina 2-0 Austria
Dallas: Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on...
Messi becomes World Cup's greatest goal scorer as Argentina beat Austria to reach last 32
Lionel Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose's World Cup goalscoring record as he was again the difference maker for Argentina. The reigning champions...
Argentina 2-0 Austria, World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi makes history (again) as Albiceleste seal Round of 32 spot
Reigning world champions Argentina have guaranteed safe passage through to the knockout rounds of World Cup 2026 thanks to a hard-fought 2-0 win...
Messi scores twice, leads Argentina to win World Cup win over Austria
Argentina earned a big 2-0 win over Austria, giving the team its second victory in Group J. They look solid early on in the World Cup, as Lionel...
Irrepressible Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria
It had to be Lionel Messi, it had to be on this day and perhaps it even needed to be in Dallas too. History was made in the way he knows best, a...
Messi makes scoring history with double to send Argentina through
Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas to secure their place in the knockout stages.
Argentina player ratings vs Austria: The GOAT! Lionel Messi makes amends for pitiful penalty miss by smashing World Cup goals record - but Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez need to start scoring
GOAL issues ratings to all of the Argentina players involved in their World Cup clash with Austria, as Lionel Scaloni's side triumphed 2-0 in...
Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup All-Time Scoring Record With Stunning Strike Against Austria
Argentina’s greatest ever player has done it, etching his name permanently into World Cup folklore with a brilliant finish against Austria on June...
World Cup: Messi nets record-breaking brace as Argentina sink Austria
Lionel Messi struck twice against Austria to leapfrog Miroslav Klose in the all-time World Cup goal scoring charts this evening in Dallas.
Messi breaks tie with Klose for most WC goals
Lionel Messi became the highest goal scorer in men's World Cup history on Monday, moving up to 17 and breaking a tie with Germany legend Miroslav...
Lionel Messi recovers from penalty shocker to write yet more World Cup history
ARGENTINA 2-0 AUSTRIA: Lionel Messi was once again at the forefront for Argentina after securing the all-time World Cup goalscoring record in...
How Lisandro Martinez fared in Argentina’s 2-0 win against Ralf Rangnick’s Austria
Lisandro Martinez started for Argentina as they took a big step towards qualification for the knockouts with a 2-0 win against Austria. Ralf...
Lionel Messi Breaks All-Time FIFA Men's World Cup Scoring Record Against Austria
History has been rewritten. Lionel Messi is now the leading all-time goalscorer at the men's World Cup.
Watch: Lionel Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time top goalscorer with strike against Austria
Lionel Messi has broken the record. The Argentine icon has put his side ahead against Austria, becoming the highest goalscorer in World Cup history...
Lionel Messi is king of the World Cup! Argentina icon becomes all-time top scorer after shaking off penalty upset vs Austria
Lionel Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose as the all-time World Cup top scorer with his 17th goal during Argentina's clash against Austria in Dallas.
Lionel Messi Breaks FIFA World Cup All-Time Goals Record
Lionel Messi stands alone -- the Argentinian soccer superstar just broke the all-time FIFA World Cup goals record after ripping a laser shot in the...
Lionel Messi Becomes All-Time World Cup Leading Goalscorer
After finding the net against Austria, Lionel Messi has nudged ahead of Miroslav Klose to become the outright top-scorer in men's World Cup...
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup all-time goalscoring record with signature strike against Austria - after Argentina captain had earlier sent a penalty wide
Messi swept home with his left foot from the edge of the penalty area after Thiago Almada had intelligently dummied Facundo Medina's cross.
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record in Argentina v Austria
Messi added to his tally, following a hat-trick in the opening game against Algeria, with the Argentina captain scoring against Austria in Dallas
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with goal vs Austria
Argentina star Lionel Messi has broken Miroslav Klose's all-time scoring record at a World Cup after his goal against Austria.
How many penalties has Lionel Messi missed at World Cups compared to Cristiano Ronaldo?
Lionel Messi had the chance to open the score for Argentina vs Austria, but he missed the penalty. How does he compare to Cristiano Ronaldo? Lionel...
Lionel Messi becomes first player to miss a penalty at 2026 World Cup
In Matchday 2 of Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi had the chance to open the scoring against Austria but missed his penalty. The...
Leo Messi Becomes FIFA World Cup™'s All-Time Leading Men's Goalscorer
Inter Miami CF captain Leo Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career this evening, becoming the FIFA World Cup™’s all-time...
BREAKING Lionel Messi breaks iconic World Cup record in dramatic Argentina clash vs Austria
Lionel Messi has made history at the World Cup after his fourth goal for Argentina at the tournament
Lionel Messi becomes World Cup record scorer as Argentina icon breaks Miroslav Klose record
Lionel Messi levelled Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals last week but the Argentina icon has now gone one better against Austria with...
Lionel Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with strike against Austria
Little magician adds yet another line to his already dazzling resume
