The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/lionel-messi/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:22:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Lionel Messi | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/lionel-messi/ 32 32 Hillary Clinton, Soros, WCK’s Andres to be awarded US Presidential Medal of Freedom https://www.timesofisrael.com/clinton-soros-and-wck-founder-andres-to-be-awarded-us-presidential-medal-of-freedom/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 12:58:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3452632 Biden also to confer highest civilian honor on Denzel Washington, Lionel Messi, Michael J. Fox, Ralph Lauren, Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, David Rubenstein, Bono

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]]> Lionel Messi’s yellow ribbon mistaken as hostage solidarity symbol https://www.timesofisrael.com/lionel-messis-yellow-ribbon-mistaken-as-hostage-solidarity-symbol/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:01:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3375986 Soccer player's tribute to childhood cancer awareness initially thought by some to be for Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas

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]]> Analysts: Qatar managed to fend off World Cup criticism to score diplomatic victory https://www.timesofisrael.com/analysts-qatar-managed-to-fend-off-world-cup-criticism-to-score-diplomatic-victory/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:35:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2904818 Sports sociology specialist says people will remember emir putting traditional Arab cloak on Messi more than country's treatment of foreign workers and LGBTQ people

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]]> Qatari manufacturer of cloak gifted to Messi enjoys boom after World Cup https://www.timesofisrael.com/qatari-manufacturer-of-cloak-gifted-to-messi-enjoys-boom-after-world-cup/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:51:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2904140 Ahmed al-Salem says he didn't know who the $2,200 bisht ordered by tournmanet officials was for, was 'stunned' to see Qatar's emir put the robe on the Argentine soccer star

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]]> Argentina’s World Cup parade abandoned after millions jam streets to celebrate win https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentinas-world-cup-parade-halted-after-millions-jam-streets-to-celebrate-win/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:18:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2904122 National soccer team ditches bus for helicopters due to what president's spokesman calls 'explosion of people’s happiness,' as fans try to catch glimpse of Messi, rest of squad

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]]> Huge crowds welcome home Messi, Argentina squad as heroes after World Cup victory https://www.timesofisrael.com/huge-crowds-welcome-messi-argentina-squad-as-heroes-after-soccer-world-cup-victory/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:01:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2903709 Fans swamp highway as victorious players clutching cherished trophy make their way to Buenos Aires; president declares national holiday

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]]> Daily Briefing Dec. 19: Hanukkah ‘miracle’ at World Cup; hands off the Law of Return https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-dec-19-hanukkah-miracle-at-world-cup-hands-off-the-law-of-return/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:03:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2902627 Editor David Horovitz on how Qatar allowed Israelis to fulfill soccer dreams; health reporter Nathan Jeffay brings a blitz of optimistic Israeli research

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]]> Israeli soccer fans rejoice over long-awaited World Cup win for Messi, Argentina https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-soccer-fans-rejoice-over-long-awaited-world-cup-win-for-messi-argentina/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:56:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2902434 Fans wave flags, blue-and-white Argentine shirts to celebrate stunning victory over France in unforgettable finale game

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]]> Messi’s black Qatari robe at World Cup trophy lift draws mixed reactions from fans https://www.timesofisrael.com/messis-black-qatari-robe-at-world-cup-trophy-lift-draws-mixed-reactions-from-fans/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:59:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2902401 Qatari emir drapes traditional Arab cloak, a bisht, over Argentine captain in what some see as sign of respect; others complain it obscured the team shirt in an iconic moment

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]]> Messi leads Argentina to win over France on penalties in stunning World Cup final https://www.timesofisrael.com/messi-leads-argentina-to-win-against-france-on-penalties-in-stunning-world-cup-final/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:54:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2902181 Argentine captain crowns his glittering career with victory in Qatar, as Argentina beats France in shootout, after match that saw South Americans blow two leads

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]]> Messi’s Argentina takes on defending champion France in World Cup final showdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/messis-argentina-takes-on-defending-champion-france-in-world-cup-final-showdown/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:30:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2902039 France and its forward Mbappe seek first back-to-back victory since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, with top-ranked Argentine looking for his first trophy and his country's 3rd

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]]> Argentina marks soccer win with Hebrew translate fail https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-are-finished-argentina-marks-soccer-win-with-hebrew-translate-fail/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:48:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2899020 South American nation's social media account tries to announce ascension to World Cup final, instead says, 'We are finished'

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]]> Argentina punches ticket to World Cup final with 3-0 win over Croatia https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentina-punches-ticket-to-world-cup-final-with-3-0-win-over-croatia/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 21:55:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2898803 Lionel Messi leads team to Sunday's final, where it'll face off against winner of Wednesday's France-Morocco matchup

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]]> Argentina beats Holland on penalties in late-night World Cup drama, heads to semis https://www.timesofisrael.com/argentina-beats-netherlands-after-world-cup-late-night-drama-to-play-in-semifinals/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 23:33:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2895235 Thrilling game tied after extra time; Messi's team wins 4-3 on penalties; now to go up against Croatia on Tuesday after 2018 runner-up edges Brazil

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]]> Saudi Arabia downs Messi’s Argentina in historic World Cup upset https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-arabia-downs-messis-argentina-in-historic-world-cup-upset/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:39:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2880093 South American heavyweights, coming off a 36-win streak that included winning Copa America, fall 2-1 in stunner seen as one of biggest-ever in global soccer tournament

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