When Lionel Messi calmly put the ball in the net from the penalty spot against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, it seemed business as usual for Argentina. The Latin American giants featured in almost every list of teams favoured to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy and against a side ranked 51st in the world, Messi & Co were heavily favoured to run riot.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Offside traps and pure grit - How Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina and the world

It took Lionel Messi just ten minutes to score his first goal in the ongoing FIFA World CUP 2022 as he opened the scoring for Argentina in their opening clash against Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.

FIFA 2022: Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup record with penalty against Saudi Arabia

In what can be deemed the mother of all upsets, Saudi Arabia defeated the tournament favourites Argentina 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Lusail stadium in Lusail, Qatar on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia pull off massive upset, stun Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2022

Is it even possible to have a conversation about modern football without the mention of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi? Is it even possible to overlook the contribution of these two legends to the sport?

FIFA World Cup 2022: For Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, a final shot at immortality

Former England captain Wayne Rooney said he wi start Lionel Messi, drop Cristiano Ronaldo and bench England striker Harry Kane if given a choice between starting, benching, and dropping one between the trio.

Will start Lionel Messi, bench Harry Kane and drop Cristiano Ronaldo: Wayne Rooney ahead of FIFA World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi posed together in a stunning photograph to take the internet by storm ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022. The eternal rivals, who will be bidding for glory at the World Cup, can be seen oozing class while making their moves on a chess board.

Ronaldo and Messi pose together in a stunning picture to break the internet ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022 is all set to kick start in Qatar on Sunday, November 20th. The mega event, which is the most expensive Word Cup ever, will begin with the opening ceremony followed by the first match between host Qatar and Ecuador.

FIFA World Cup 2022 – All You Need to Know about the Qatar extravaganza

On Tuesday one of the FIFA World Cup 2022 favourites Lionel Messi will play against Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium in Al Daayen, Qatar. Two days ahead of this, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was pictured training away from the team on Saturday.

Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022: Did you know Messi trained away from Argentina team?

Spain head coach and former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique feels if his team doesn’t lift the trophy in Qatar this time then either Lionel Messi’s Argentina or Luis Suarez’s Uruguay must be crowned the champions.

If not Spain, would like Lionel Messi or Luis Suarez to win the World Cup, says Luis Enrique

Cristiano Ronaldo has been making headlines ever since, be it for his goal-scoring records throughout his career or for his latest comments on Manchester United, the coach Eric Ten Hag and club legends Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville on Piers Morgan’s TalkTV show lately.

‘He’s Magic...’ Cristiano Ronaldo heaps praise on his biggest rival Lionel Messi

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is set to get underway on November 20 in Qatar. Ahead of the World Cup, a lot of updates from Qatar have made the headlines. On Thursday (November 17), a new development has come forward that Lionel Messi and his Argentina team mates have said no to five-star luxury and will lodge at student halls at the Qatar University, Doha.

FIFA WC: Messi & Co. say no to five-star luxury for student halls to relish traditional beef barbecues

After laying off 2,500 employees, India's Edu-tech company Byju's has hired football star Lionel Messi as a global ambassador. Priyanka Sharma brings you the reactions.

Gravitas: After layoffs, Byju's hires Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will miss Paris St Germain's Ligue 1 trip to Lorient on Sunday due to an inflamed Achilles tendon, the French league leaders said on Saturday. Messi, who has 12 goals and 14 assists for PSG in all competitions this season, played the full 90 minutes of their final Champions League group game away at Juventus on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi to miss PSG trip to Lorient with Achilles injury

Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe both scored twice, with Neymar also on target, as the French club's fearsome attack tore apart Maccabi Haifa in a 7-2 win to send them into the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe both score twice as PSG romp past Maccabi Haifa 7-2

Lionel Messi continued his fine form for Paris Saint-Germain this season with a magnificent brace against Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League on Wednesday. PSG ran riot against the Israeli side as they registered an emphatic 7-2 win to secure their entry in the Last 16.

Lionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League record as PSG run riot against Maccabi Haifa

Argentina will head into the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 as one of the major title contenders considering the quality and experience in their ranks. While Lionel Messi will be looking to bow out with the elusive trophy in what is certain to be his last World Cup, Argentina also have the likes of Angel Di Maria, Lautaro Martinez and Paulo Dybala, and Lisandro Martinez among others in their squad making them one of the favourites.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi picks his title favourites for FIFA World Cup 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated world football for over a decade. The arch-rivals continue to shatter records despite being in the final laps of their respective careers and are still integral members of their respective clubs and national teams.

Barcelona head coach Xavi explains how Cristiano Ronaldo made Lionel Messi a better player

The FIFA World Cup is set to kick off next month, on November 20, in Qatar. It is to be noted that Qatar will be the first Arab state to host the World Cup and, hence, the excitement of the football fans knows no boundaries.

FIFA World Cup: Not Argentina! Lionel Messi names his favourites for showpiece event in Qatar

Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo: Football superstars with most Ballon d'Or awards

Kylian Mbappe to Lionel Messi: A look at highest-earning footballers in the world

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has emerged as the world's highest-paid soccer player, according to Forbes magazine, the first time a player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the list in eight years.

PSG's striker Kylian Mbappe surpasses Messi and Ronaldo to top Forbes rich list

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said on Thursday (October 6) that the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar will "surely" be the last of his career. In the interview, the 35-year-old told ESPN-Argentina that he was nervous about the tournament in Qatar.

Lionel Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will 'surely' be his last

Paris Saint-Germain were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday despite Lionel Messi's brilliant curling strike. The Argentina star scored midway through the first half in Lisbon but Danilo's own goal before the break ensured PSG and Benfica remain level on seven points at the top of Group H.

Champions League: PSG settle for 1-1 draw at Benfica despite record Lionel Messi stunner

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently outlined the key difference between the legendary Lionel Messi and goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has been running riot across all competitions ever since his arrival at Manchester City earlier this summer.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola explains key difference between Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland

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