Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals after being grouped with their old rivals in the draw for next year's tournament on Thursday.

Old rivals Lionel Messi-led Argentina and Chile to face each other in Copa America 2024

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023 after winning the Ballon d'Or for a record-extending eighth time and elevating the profile of the sport in the U.

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi named Time's Athlete of the Year for 2023

Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina's South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday despite "looking good" in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni.

Football: Lionel Messi in doubt for South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay

Twelve months on from the historic FIFA World Cup achievement, Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has opened up on the challenge of playing in the 2026 showpiece. Messi, who led Argentina to their third FIFA World Cup in 2022 with a dramatic win against then-defending champions France in the final, now intends to keep going until the 2026 tournament.

Lionel Messi leaves door open for 2026 FIFA World Cup; intends to defend Copa America title in 2024

Lionel Messi was among three finalists named on Thursday for Major League Soccer's Newcomer of the Year award despite the Argentine star playing only six league matches for Inter Miami.

Football: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi among three finalists for Major League Soccer newcomer award

Football governing body FIFA on Friday (Nov 24) charged Lionel Messi’s Argentina for fan chaos after violence broke out at the Brazil national football team stadium of Maracana.

FIFA charges Lionel Messi's Argentina along with Brazil for crowd chaos during World Cup qualifier

The Brazil versus Argentina 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match made heads turn for all the wrong reasons. The match saw an interrupted start after the crowd got violent and the situation soon became out of control.

FIFA chief condemns violence during Brazil vs Argentina WC qualifier after Messi slammed police for brutality

The World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on November 22 turned sour with local police and visiting fans clashing ahead of the kick-off.

WATCH | Brazil police beat Argentina fans with batons during World Cup qualifiers

Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers at the iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. Hosts Brazil succumbed to their third defeat in a row in the ongoing WC campaign, however, the match made heads turn for all the wrong reasons.

'Can't be tolerated': Messi comes in support of Argentina fans following crowd trouble in WC qualifier

A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in December, Sotheby's announced Monday, estimating their value at more than $10 million.

Lionel Messi 2022 World Cup jerseys predicted to top $10 million at auction

Days after winning a record eighth Ballon d'Or, Lionel Messi has ruled out returning to Europe after making the move to Inter Miami, earlier this year. Asked during an interview with L'Equipe if his playing time in Europe was over, where he represented Barcelona for several years, Messi replied in the affirmative.

Will Lionel Messi return to Europe again? Argentine reveals after winning 8th Ballon d'Or

Argentina captain Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for the eighth time, most by any, during the recently held ceremony at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris on Monday (Nov 1).

'So-called battle' - Messi speaks on rivalry with Ronaldo, says he stopped caring about Ballon d'Or 'long ago'

Cristiano Ronaldo was an incensed man after spectators at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium chanted Lionel Messi's name during Al-Nassr's clash against Al-Ettifaq in the King Cup of Champions on Tuesday (Oct 31).

Watch | Angry Ronaldo shushes crowd after it chants 'Messi, Messi'

Lionel Messi, on Monday (Oct 30), claimed his eighth Ballon d'Or award on the stage of the Chatelet Theatre in Paris whereas Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women's prize.

Will Lionel Messi carry on till 2026 FIFA WC? Argentina legend reacts after eighth Ballon d'Or award

On Monday (Oct 30), Argentina captain and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi scripted history by claiming his eighth Ballon d'Or award. He edged past Norway's UEFA Player of the Year and treble winner Erling Haaland of Manchester City to win the prestigious award for the eighth time, most ever by a significant margin, and extended his lead over arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo (5) by three.

Lionel Messi on whether he views himself as best in history, possible Barcelona return after 8th Ballon d'Or

Cristiano Ronaldo has caused a social media uproar after he commented on a post that suggested Lionel Messi should not have won more than five Ballons d'Or. Lionel Messi scripted another glowing chapter in his book of extraordinary achievements on Monday (Oct 30) evening by taking home his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy.

Ronaldo envious of Messi? CR7 comments on post critical of Argentine's 8th Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d'Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women's prize.

Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Bonmati claims women's award

Argentina's Lionel Messi won the prestigious Ballon d'Or trophy for record-extending eighth time on October 30. With the latest trophy, Messi has once again proved that he indeed is one of the greatest players to play the game ever. He is one of the five players to win the trophy three or more times. Here's the list of players with most Ballon d'Or awards.

List of Footballers with most Ballon d'Or Trophies

The most-awaited award sports ceremony of the year, the 2023 Ballon d’Or, will get underway on Monday (Oct 30) in Paris, France. Besides picking the winner of the most prestigious individual award in football history in men’s and women’s categories, with several top names vying for the same, top prizes in other sections will also be distributed.

Everything you need to know about 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony – When, where and how to watch

The fight for the Ballon d’Or 2023 could go down to the wire according to the organisers of the prestigious football award with Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland set for a crunch battle.

Ballon d'Or 2023: Organisers reveal 'very close' Lionel Messi vs Erling Haaland battle for top prize

Lionel Messi is earning more money at Inter Miami than the entire payroll of 25 clubs in the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. Only four other teams in the league have payrolls bigger than the salary offered to Messi by David Beckham co-owned Inter Miami, according to the 2023 MLS players salary guide, as revealed by Goal.

Football: How much is Lionel Messi earning in MLS with Inter Miami? REVEALED

Former Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario has had his say in the Ballon d'Or battle between Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland. The Brazilian believes that Messi is the deserving winner of the award, especially after what he did in the World Cup last year.

Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario chooses 2023 Ballon d'Or winner between Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has had his say on the Ballon d'Or battle between Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi. The Spaniard admitted he would love for Haaland to win the prestigious trophy but Messi was more likely to nick the Norweigian in the race.

Pep Guardiola reveals who he'd like to win Ballon d'Or out of Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Lionel Messi doubtful for Argentina clash against Paraguay

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