Lionel Messi
The man who brought down Lionel Messi now has Sam Kerr in his sights
Last November, Herve Renard’s game-changing team talk to Saudi Arabia’s men’s side went viral. Now he is steering France’s women’s team deep into the World Cup.
- by Emma Kemp
Latest
Saudi club Al-Hilal make record $493m bid for Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain have given Al-Hilal permission to negotiate directly with the French striker, who is expected to become a free agent at the end of the upcoming season.
- by James Robson
‘He belongs’: Socceroos prodigy shines on debut against Messi’s Argentina
Belgium-bound Jordan Bos’ performance against the reigning world champions was proof that he belongs at the top level, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says.
- by Vince Rugari
Argentina 2 Australia 0
Friendlies
Messi magic puts Socceroos to the sword in Argentina’s 2-0 friendly win
It took less than one minute for tickets to sell out for the Socceroos’ rematch with Argentina in Beijing – and it took Lionel Messi only a few seconds more to give them all what they came for.
- by Vince Rugari
As it happened: Argentina beat Australia’s Socceroos 2-0 in international friendly in Beijing
Graham Arnold’s side were facing the World Cup winners for the first time since their round-of-16 clash in Qatar.
- by Emma Kemp
Treble or nothing: Socceroos whiz kid’s FOMO over Manchester City celebrations
Instead of seeing his Manchester City teammates win the UEFA Champions League final in person, Alex Robertson watched on from a hotel bed in Beijing.
- by Vince Rugari
Messi snubs Saudi Arabia to join Major League Soccer club Inter Miami
After months of speculation, Messi announced his decision to join a Miami franchise part-owned by another global soccer icon in David Beckham.
How the Socceroos can help Albo boost Australia-China relations
Australia has landed a coveted rematch with Lionel Messi’s Argentina on June 15 at the Beijing Workers’ Stadium, where federal government officials are expected to be in attendance.
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos in talks over rematch with Messi’s Argentina ... in China
Graham Arnold’s men could get another crack at Lionel Messi’s World Cup winners, but they’ll have to travel to Beijing for it.
- by Vince Rugari
The $600 million man: Messi in talks over monster Saudi move
World Cup winner Lionel Messi could be on an AFC Champions League collision course with A-League clubs should he join old rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
- by Sam Wallace, Jason Burt, Tom Morgan and Mike McGrath
Euro Wrap
EPL
Arsenal find form against Chelsea, Messi set for move after Saudi trip suspension
The Gunners are back on top of the Premier League courtesy of a sublime 15-minute first-half spell in which Martin Odegaard scored twice and Gabriel Jesus also found the net.
- by William Schomberg