Lionel Messi
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Lionel Messi, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Mbappe and Haaland Lead the Race for Group Supremacy as World Cup Group Play Reaches the Finish
France and Norway headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meeting for the first time in national-team shirts. Be…
Report: Messi is eyeing the 2028 Olympics as his international farewell
Lionel Messi reportedly plans to end his international career at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, not the 2030 World Cup. The 39-year-old Argentina captain is still focused on winni…
Canada Draws South Africa in Opening Knockout Match as World Cup Brackets Take Shape
Canada will meet South Africa in the first knockout match of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday in Los Angeles. Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win the group and send the ho…
Vinicius Junior Stars as Brazil Nears Top Spot in World Cup Group
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil beat Scotland in its Group G opener at the 2026 World Cup. He became the first Brazil player to score in all three group games and moved to…
Why World Cup Stars Are Still Going Strong at 39 and 41
Lionel Messi scored late against Austria at age 39, and the article says he is part of a broader 2026 World Cup trend: aging legends and young stars are thriving. Teams now use sp…
Israeli TV and music snippets spark backlash and online mockery
The article rounds up viral TV and social media moments involving Israeli musicians, Channel 14, and political commentary. It also notes Guy Maroz’s exit from “HaPatriots,” Dor Ho…
Argentina May Rest Most Starters Against Jordan, With Messi’s Role Unclear
Argentina is expected to heavily rotate its lineup for the final group-stage match against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup. Dibu Martinez is likely to keep his place, while Lionel Me…
World Cup stars, underdogs, and old grudges define the tournament so far
The article surveys the biggest World Cup stories so far, led by Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo, plus surprise runs by Curaçao and Cape Verde. It also previews decisive group-stage mat…
98-Year-Old Messi Fan Goes Viral With Wedding Dress Proposal
Pauline Kana, a 98-year-old Ohio grandmother, went viral after proposing to Lionel Messi with a wedding dress and sign at a World Cup match. Messi smiled and waved, while the vide…
World Cup group stage enters chaotic final round, with Cape Verde still able to top Spain
The 2026 World Cup group stage will be decided in a simultaneous final round, with eight third-place teams also advancing. Spain, Uruguay, and especially Cape Verde remain in a dr…
Ronaldo Scores Again, Then Bristles at Questions About Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup and became the first player to score in six World Cups. Afterward, he brushed off repeat…
Croatia beats Panama to stay alive as Modric marks 200th cap
Croatia beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto to earn its first points in Group 12 of the 2026 World Cup. Ante Budimir scored in the 54th minute, Luka Modric made his 200th international app…
Why the Giannis-to-Miami trade shows NBA dynasties no longer matter
Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly joining the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade that sends Tyler Herro and multiple premium assets to Milwaukee. The move gives Miami a real titl…
Former Hapoel Beersheba Defender Meets Messi in Kansas City
Or Blorian, recently transferred from Hapoel Beersheba to Sporting Kansas City, met Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul in Kansas City during Argentina’s World Cup training. The arti…
Ronaldo’s early goal and free-kick decoy stun World Cup observers
Cristiano Ronaldo scored early for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, easing criticism with a sixth-minute goal. Minutes later, he acted as a decoy on a free kick…
Messi Effect Sends World Cup Ticket Prices Surging
Ticket prices for Argentina matches at the current World Cup are rising sharply because of Lionel Messi’s record-breaking form and Argentina’s strong results. SeatPick says the ch…
Martinez Faces Accusations of Wasting Portugal's Golden Generation Again
Portugal opened the 2026 World Cup with a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston. Roberto Martinez is being criticized for conservative tactics…
Texas-based Israeli fan celebrates another Messi masterclass
Dudu Shirazi, an Israeli living in Dallas, celebrated Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria and praised Lionel Messi’s decisive impact. He traced his lifelong devotion to Argentine foo…
Messi’s record sparks a deeper Argentine football devotion in Israel
After Lionel Messi set the all-time World Cup scoring record, Israeli fans discussed Argentina’s huge following on "HaOlam HaBoker." They described the support as a “religion,” ro…
Viral Old World Cup Quote Resurfaces as Messi Keeps Defying Age
A viral old 2018 quote dismissing Lionel Messi’s World Cup future resurfaced after he scored twice for Argentina against Austria. The story highlights how Messi, now a World Cup w…
World Cup group-stage quirk could tempt Algeria and Austria to prefer third place
The 2026 World Cup’s new qualification system could create an odd incentive in Group 10, where Algeria and Austria meet in the last round. Depending on other results, one or both…
Messi Jokes About the Media Frenzy After Argentina’s Win Over Austria
After Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria, Lionel Messi became the center of a media frenzy, with journalists and photographers crowding him postgame. A TyC Sports reporter, Joaquín…
World Cup Highlights: Argentina, France, Algeria and Norway Win
Sport5 published a World Cup 2026 highlight roundup on June 23, 2026. Argentina beat Austria 2-0, France defeated Iraq 3-0, Algeria beat Jordan 2-1, and Norway defeated Senegal. T…
Messi and Mbappe Lead World Cup Highlights as Argentina and France Win
Sport 5 published a roundup of World Cup 2026 highlights on June 23, 2026. Argentina beat Austria 2-0, France beat Iraq 3-0, Algeria beat Jordan 2-1, and Norway defeated Senegal.
Messi Honors Maradona Anniversary With Record-Breaking World Cup Night
Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Dallas as Lionel Messi scored twice on the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona’s iconic 1986 day. Messi missed an early penalty but then broke Mir…
Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Mbappe Keeps Pace
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria, broke the all-time World Cup scoring record, and helped Argentina advance with six points. Kylian Mbappe then scored twice for France ag…
Messi Faces a Rest-or-Record Decision Against Jordan
Argentina have secured first place in their World Cup group and will face Jordan in a meaningless final group match. Lionel Scaloni must decide whether to rest Lionel Messi or let…
Julián Álvarez Says He Wants Out of Atlético Madrid as Barcelona Circle
Julián Álvarez publicly said he wants to leave Atlético Madrid and move to Barcelona after Argentina beat Austria in Dallas. Barcelona is preparing a 120 million to 130 million eu…
Shakira's Stands Moment at the World Cup Steals the Spotlight
Shakira attended Argentina’s World Cup match against Austria with her son Milan, and their affectionate stands-side moments went viral. Afterward, she praised Lionel Messi in a po…
Antonela Messi celebrates as Lionel Messi sets new World Cup scoring record
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas. Antonela Messi watched from the stands with their three son…
Israeli broadcaster stunned after Messi shakes his hand in Dallas
Israeli broadcaster Dor Hoffman was overwhelmed after Lionel Messi shook his hand in Dallas following Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria. Hoffman said the moment, after Messi was na…
Ibrahimovic praises Messi after record-breaking World Cup display
Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Lionel Messi after the Argentina star scored twice against Austria at the World Cup. He said Messi’s record, longevity and consistency place him alone i…
Messi Keeps Dominating at 39, While Ronaldo Struggles to Keep Up
Lionel Messi, about to turn 39, is leading the 2026 World Cup with five goals in two games and remains central to Argentina’s run. Olivier Giroud, Michael Caulfield, and Wayne Roo…
Mbappe Scores Twice as France Overcomes Lightning Delay in World Cup Win
France beat Iraq 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup group stage after a two-hour lightning delay. Kylian Mbappe scored twice to reach 16 World Cup goals, while Lionel Messi set the all-tim…
Haaland Scores Twice as Norway Beats Senegal 3-2 to Reach Knockout Stage
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Norway secured advancement from its World Cup group, while Senegal suffered its first-eve…
Messi’s Goal Sparks Wild Celebrations in Buenos Aires
Lionel Messi scored after missing an early penalty to give Argentina a 1-0 lead over Austria in the 2026 World Cup. The goal triggered massive celebrations among fans watching in…
Austria Celebrates as Messi Misses Rare World Cup Penalty
Austria’s media celebrated after Lionel Messi missed a first-half penalty in Argentina’s match against Austria in Arlington, Texas. The miss came early in the game, kept the score…
Argentina opens World Cup 2026 group stage against Austria
Argentina met Austria at 8:00 p.m. in Group J of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi, two days before turning 39, began another tournament as Argentina sought its fourth title. Austr…
Messi Still Chasing World Cup Records in 2026
Lionel Messi set and matched several World Cup records at the 2026 tournament, including becoming the all-time leading scorer and the oldest player to score a World Cup hat trick…
Yamal, Salah, and Helio Varela headline a night of World Cup action
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1, and Cape Verde drew Uruguay 2-2 in a busy World Cup night. Helio Varela became the first Israeli-league player to scor…
How Lionel Messi’s Wife Supposedly Keeps Her Youthful Look
A Hebrew beauty article examines how Antonela Roccuzzo Messi, Lionel Messi’s 38-year-old wife and mother of three, keeps a youthful appearance. Dermatologist Dr. Sivan Mercer says…
Brazilian Model Says She Plans Intimate Messi Tattoos if Argentina Wins the World Cup
Brazilian model Suzy Cortez says she will dedicate new tattoos in intimate areas to Lionel Messi if Argentina wins the World Cup again. She also says she will support Argentina in…
Lamine Yamal Makes History as Spain Crush Saudi Arabia
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 at the World Cup as 18-year-old Lamine Yamal scored in his first tournament start. Yamal set multiple age records, while Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice a…
Why Mbappe’s goals lift France but complicate club success
Kylian Mbappe is closing in on World Cup scoring records after a two-goal debut for France against Senegal. The article argues his success with France contrasts with his less effe…
Scaloni Weighs Lineup Changes for Argentina's Match Against Austria
Lionel Scaloni is considering several lineup changes for Argentina’s World Cup match against Austria on Monday. A win would send Argentina into the round of 32 after its 3-0 openi…
Saudi Arabia’s Abdulhamid: from World Cup shock to European breakthrough
Saudi Arabia defender Saud Abdulhamid has gone from the 2022 World Cup upset over Argentina to becoming the first Saudi player to reach a top-five European league. After a difficu…
Study Finds Political Leanings May Shape Preference for Messi or Ronaldo
Researchers in Singapore surveyed 10,661 people in 26 countries and found that Messi fans tended to be more liberal, while Ronaldo fans tended to be more conservative. The pattern…
Algerian broadcaster sparks outrage with antisemitic rant after Argentina loss
Algerian journalist Mustafa Al-Mazouzi caused an international scandal after an on-air antisemitic rant following Algeria’s 3-0 loss to Argentina. He claimed Lionel Messi was prot…