Argentina national football team

Lionel Messi is close to signing a new contract with Barcelona this summer. The 32-year-old's current deal with the club expires in 2021. He is said to be the most paid player in the world today with wages close to £7.3m a month.

New Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann has hailed Argentine playmaker and club captain Leo Messi. The Frenchman maintained that the Barca talisman remains the world's best player.

Ecuadorian football referee Roddy Zambrano who handled the Copa America semifinal game between Brazil and Argentina has defended himself after being attacked by Lionel Messi.

Ex-Chelsea forward Gonzalo Higuain is reportedly rejecting a move away from parent club Juventus. The 31-year-old has no future at the Allianz Stadium despite the arrival of former boss.

Lionel Messi misses out of the 2019 Copa America team of the tournament. The Barcelona star helped his side win bronze medal following Argentina's 2-1 win over Chile in the losers' final. He accused CONMEBOL of corruption.

Lionel Messi of Barcelona has shown his kindness to his people after ordering his family restaurant to be giving free food and drink to homeless persons in Argentina.