Messi plundered 672 goals for the Blaugrana ... A contest that is being billed as "A Historic Match: The First-Ever 'El Clasico' in Japan" will take place at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo ...

Argentinian football star Lionel Messi played the final 30 minutes of his Inter Miami team’s game against Vissel Kobe in Japan on Wednesday, the sharp contrast further fuelling the anger of fans ...

Kubo, who has been referred to as the 'Japanese Messi' for his skills and technique enjoyed a brief stint in Barcelona's academy before joining FC Tokyo. The 23-year-old was rewarded for his ...

The Hong Kong government chimed in almost immediately, asking why Messi was able to play in Japan and not several days before in Hong Kong. “The government hopes the organizers and teams can ...

Arsenal managed to secure a work permit for Japanese prodigy Ryo Miyaichi when he was still only a teenager because he was considered an exceptional talent but he made just one Premier League appearan ...

A solid gold replica of footballer Lionel Messi 's left foot, complete with blood vessels and the swirls of skin on the bottom of the toes, is to go on sale in Japan, a jeweller said. The 25 ...

already dubbed the 'Japanese Messi' - has primarily played as a right-sided forward for Imanol Alguacil's side this season. He can also play on the left wing or behind the striker in a No.10 position.

Lionel Messi delivered yet another masterclass at ... and England 1966), Rafael Márquez (Korea-Japan 2002, Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, and Russia 2018), Lothar Matthäus ...

Messi’s once-in-a-generation career is complete ... The last South American champion was Brazil, and that was also in Asia — when Japan and South Korea hosted the tournament in 2002.