The Irish Times

Clock ticks ever louder for Messi and Argentina

Time running out for the Barcelona star to crown his great career with international success

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 16:40

Sports Review 2018: Messi business and Argentina’s national humiliation

The shock of a 3-0 defeat to Croatia in Nizhny led to World Cup misery

Wed Dec 26 2018 - 15:01

Mbappé steals the limelight from subdued Messi as Argentina bow out

Nineteen-year-old’s spectacular display helps France seal a quarter-final place

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 06:00

Sampaoli admits Argentina couldn’t handle magical Mbappé

Coach hints at staying in job for rebuilding job after exit to France

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 19:38

Kylian Mbappe stars as France dump Argentina out in thriller

Teenage striker scores two as France win seven-goal thriller in Kazan

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 17:18

World Cup's serious contenders take centre-stage

But axe is about to fall on two from Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal and France

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 06:00

Lionel Messi: God would not allow an early Argentina exit

At the end of the match Messi embraced Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 08:12

TV View: Priceless Lionel Messi ensures all is right with the world

French and Danish players should have been forced to watch a replay of their match

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 22:06

Tears of joy for Argentina as Marcos Rojo books last 16 berth

Lionel Messi bagged the first before Nigeria equalised and then late drama unfolded

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 21:09

Still time for Messi and Argentina to turn things around

Victory over Nigeria now could see Sampaoli’s disjointed side grasp a lifeline

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 08:00

Musa brings Nigeria’s World Cup roaring to life against Iceland

Stunning second half brace sets up Argentina showdown as Sigurdsson skies late penalty

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 19:02

TV View: Touching exchange between Sadlier and Brady

RTE pundits at odds over the merits of VAR after Neymar’s non-penalty

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 18:56

Iceland expose Argentina’s feet of clay

Lionel Messi misses penalty as Iceland eke out famous draw in Moscow

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 16:27

Ravenous, disconnected, introverted, a leader: the enigma of Messi

He functions best in a well-oiled machine, a concept that’s difficult to match with Argentina

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 19:15

The Stars Align for Leo – An Irishman’s Diary about the world’s greatest footballer and the French revolutionary month of Messidor

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 00:01

World Cup 2018: your guide to Group D

Messi needs to carry Argentina while Super Eagles Nigeria could spring a surprise

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 04:00

Group D: Lionel Messi must carry Argentina to World Cup glory

La Albiceleste are top-heavy and dysfunctional but hold the ultimate trump card

Fri Jun 01 2018 - 00:00

Mauro Icardi left out of Argentina World Cup squad

Inter Milan captain not selected in Jorge Sampaoli’s 23-man party for Russia

Mon May 21 2018 - 20:59

Agüero released from hospital after fainting at half-time in friendly

Argentinian striker scored against Russia before suffering dizzy spell during interval

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 21:01

Sergio Agüero’s late strike sees Argentina trump Russia in Moscow

Friendly match saw the opening of the revamped Luzhniki stadium in Moscow

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 16:19

Lionel Messi hat-trick gets Argentina to the World Cup

Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia all qualify as Chile miss out after 3-0 Brazil defeat

Wed Oct 11 2017 - 08:02

Liverpool relish return to competition that defines the club

Jürgen Klopp will hope attack can make up for his side’s defensive frailties against Sevilla

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 21:20

Argentina held by Uruguay as Coutinho scores for Brazil

Suarez limps off but says just a cramp as both teams require points to secure qualification

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 09:47

Sevilla set to sign Spanish duo from Manchester City

Nolito and his former Etihad team-mate Jesus Navas are both on La Liga club’s radar

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 17:01

Argentina beat Brazil in front of 95,000 fans in Melbourne

Superclasico decided by Gabriel Mercado strike as new coach Jorge Sampaoli enjoys perfect start

Fri Jun 09 2017 - 15:33

Ernesto Valverde set to be unveiled as new Barcelona boss

Former Athletic Bilbao manager expected to be announced in Monday press conference

Mon May 29 2017 - 11:28

Leicester comfortable taking on heavy odds once more

City ‘to have a right go’ against arguably the best counter-attacking side

Tue Apr 18 2017 - 06:57

Would Arsenal without Arsène plunge into post-Ferguson chaos?

Delaying awkward decision has allowed club become less attractive to potential successors

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 11:16

Jamie Vardy’s dogged nastiness drives Leicester on

The striker hassled and harried before goading Nasri into red card

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 08:06

Leicester City stun Sevilla to reach the last eight

Schmeichel’s late penalty save helps Foxes into last eight

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 22:09

Sevilla’s form worries Sampaoli before Leicester showdown

Spanish side held at home by lowly Leganes ahead of second leg of Champions League match

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 21:34

Eusebio Sacristan is latest manager to rule himself out of Barcelona job

Former Barca player managed B team for four years before taking charge of Sociedad

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 18:16

Jamie Vardy goal keeps Leicester’s European party alive

Claudio Ranieri’s side weather Sevilla first-half storm to keep tie alive

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 22:05

Ranieri issues cry for 'matadors, gladiators and soldiers' in Seville

Leicester vs Sevilla - Biggest game in club's 133-year history

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 09:08