The Lionel Messi Mexico rivalry quote went viral on Thursday as the Inter Miami star said there's no rivalry between Argentina and El Tri. He doubled down saying that Mexico fans believe there's a rivalry when in reality there is none.
Messi appeared on Simplemente Fútbol when he shared his feelings on the disdain Mexico fans have for him.
Lionel Messi Mexico rivalry
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's forward Raphinha has spiced up their highly-anticipated World Cup qualifying clash away to Argentina on Tuesday by guaranteeing he will score and suggesting the match between the bitter rivals will become more physical than it should be.
"We'll beat them up... Absolutely! Beat them up! On the pitch and off the pitch if we have to," Raphinha said in an interview on "Romario TV" with the Brazilian great.
"For sure I'm going to (score a goal against Argentina). I'm going in with everything I've got..."
Lionel Messi was not included in Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni's squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil, with the forward missing out due to a muscle strain.
Why is Messi not playing for Argentina?
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina began a long-awaited trial on Tuesday of the medical team for soccer star Diego Maradona, over four years after his death in 2020, in a case that has riled emotions in the South American country where the World Cup winner is still revered.
Maradona's family, lawyers and his former nurses, brain surgeon and psychiatrist accused of homicide by negligence, arrived at the court on the outskirts of capital city Buenos Aires in what promises to be a drama-filled and lengthy saga.
Messi getting challenged to a boxing match… this is 2025, folks.
Social media personality, WWE superstar, entrepreneur and boxer, Logan Paul, has challenged Lionel Messi to boxing match. Yes, you read correctly.
Logan Paul challenges Messi to a boxing match: Social media star responds to legal dispute between Prime and Mas+
Logan Paul, co-owner of hydration drink, Prime, challenged Messi, owner of hydration drink, Mas+, to the boxing ring as a way to resolve their brands' controversial legal dispute.
A Messi look-alike living the life of a bachelor eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
An Iranian man, known for his uncanny similarity with Lionel Messi, has had an incredible launch to fame after capitalizing on his similarities with the Argentine.
Initially thrust into the spotlight for his striking physical similarities to the Argentine icon, Reza Parastesh quickly became a viral sensation, attracting attention from social media, as well as local and worldwide media.
Reigning world champions Argentina have kept top spot in the final FIFA men's world ranking of 2024 for a second consecutive year, with no changes in the top 10 of the latest list published on Thursday.
Lionel Scaloni's Argentina, who were crowned Copa America champions for a record 16th time after they beat Colombia in July, continue to lead the way ahead of second-placed France and Euro 2024 winners Spain in third.
December FIFA rankings
Get ready to use Messi in the world of Fortnite.
It has been revealed that Lionel Messi is close to joining the gaming world and getting his very own own skin on the popular battle royale game, Fortnite.
Messi Fortnite skin: Inter Miami star collaboration coming soon
FIFA is showing their appreciation for Messi on Thanksgiving.
Lionel Messi made headlines on Thanksgiving Day after making the nominee list for FIFA’s The Best Award, honoring the players with the best individual performances in the past year.
The 37-year-old made the list as the only player currently outside of Europe, with the rest of the nominees playing inside of Europe’s top-five leagues. Toni Kroos (who retired at the end of the 2024 European Championship) is the only exception.
Lionel Messi assisted Lautaro Martínez during Argentina’s 1-0 victory vs. Peru on Tuesday to tie former United States star Landon Donovan and Neymar for the most international assists in men’s soccer history.
Here was the assist that tied Neymar and Donovan’s record of 58 assists.