Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, has criticised Lionel Messi for his reaction to a Benin player who attempted to take a selfie with him. Lionel Messi's retirement moment with the Argentine national team was interrupted when a Benin player attempted to take a selfie with the 39-year-old. Mes…

…herself like a good woman who doesn't want to be a side chic. "He's married. She's messing with a married man. She used to tell me 'I don't want to be side chic' but she's messing with a married man," he said. The gathering immediately descended into chaos as guests tried to get him to calm down. Watch the video below.…

…politicians against dragging Christianity into partisan battles. “No politician is the Messiah,” CAN said, stressing that Christians were free to support or criticise any candidate, but that the name of Jesus Christ must not be used as a political weapon. CAN reaffirmed its commitment to remaining a non-partisan moral…

The Argentine Football Association, AFA, has decided to leave Lionel Messi’s No. 10 shirt vacant for their upcoming international fixtures. Messi is preparing to wear the iconic shirt for the final time, in a specially arranged farewell match against Benin this October. But AFA has announced that they will leave the ic…

My Argentina future uncertain after Lionel Messi retirement and suspension - Leandro Paredes hints at retirement

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football at 39 Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, He noted in his Instagram post, which featured a photo of a handwritten message across three pieces of notebook paper, that he wrote those words on July 21, two days…

…five months to the polls. The Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, disclosed this in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune in Abuja. When asked if the commission had accessed the proposed budget of N873.78 billion for the 2027 elections five months to the polls, Eta-Messi said only part of th…

…Speaking on Arise TV, INEC's Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, described the atmosphere in Osun as "tense" and "volatile".Eta-Messi said the commission was working with security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security to guide deployment decisions.She sai…

…group of just three players ever to have won the award at least twice, alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoBayern Munich president Herbert Hainer and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen both paid tribute to the England captain's record-breaking campaignPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content w…

…as well as from a goal down in the final five minutes of the semi-final against England. Messi and his teammates triumphed over Cabo Verde with a score of 3-2 in extra time, followed by a similar 3-2 victory against Egypt in the Round of 16. They again required extra time to secure a 3-1 win over 10-man Switzerland in…

Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup’s record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition’s opening group matches. Messi, who helped Miami win the 2023 crown in his first weeks with the Florida club, took his tally in the competition for Major League Socc…

…future depends. The country will not be secured by the perpetual search for political messiahs. It will be secured by institutions strong enough to enable good leaders, restrain bad ones, preserve national memory, and survive changes of government. The decisive struggle extends beyond the ballot box. It is taking place…

…made during the ceremony were the familiar Wizkid versus Davido and Ronaldo versus Messi debates that often come up at events. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!His reference to Baba Fela came during an exchange with the DJ, where he urged the DJ to lower the music volume,…

…led by Kabiru Turaki.INEC's Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, confirmed the rejection, saying the commission only accepts candidate nominations through its official electronic portal.The presidential nomination form for former President Goodluck Jonathan has been turned down by INEC. Photo…

…Fernández scored the winning goal.Earlier in the tournament, Argentina captain Lionel Messi also escaped a red card after stepping on Algeria defender Aïssa Mandi during their group-stage encounter, prompting further debate over officiating standards at the competition.The disagreement between FIFA and IFAB over Embolo…

…before going on to claim the trophy for the second time with that 1-0 win over Lionel Messi’s men. With the World Cup now consigned to the history books, several players who starred at the tournament are currently without clubs following the expiry of their contracts on June 30th. Here are the biggest names and where t…

…France attack in the semi-finals, the European champions equally shut down the Lionel Messi troops in a more spectacular fashion in the final. The South Americans did not register a single shot on goal throughout the 120 minutes of football action. Even our dear Super Eagles, on their day, would have done better. So th…

…curling strike against Argentina in the Round of 32.The Blue Sharks had pushed Lionel Messi's Argentina all the way to 120 minutes in the knockout stage in what was already a historic debut at the World Cup.Sidny Lopes Cabral wins 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament. Photo by Ezra Shaw.ImagesWhen Lautaro Martinez gav…

…series. trail Cristiano Ronaldo's upcoming series@Ab_il_ity quizzed: "Will that include Messi handing his a** down to him in the 2009 UCL final?"@Orynaaaa penned:"Ronaldo producing a drama series is a cool pivot."@wamara_jim77418 said:"Ronaldo is a star who will always attract attention whenever and wherever he is."@Er…

…goals to surpass Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goalsLionel Messi briefly held the record during the tournament but failed to add to his tally in the final, leaving Mbappe to clinch the historic markFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Kylian Mbappe ended the 2026 FIFA World C…

…this year. Bonmati, who won the 2023 female Ballon d'Or, named Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Spain duo Rodri and Pau Cubarsi to win the prestigious individual Golden Ball trophy. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, the 28-year-old said of the Ballon d’Or, “I would give it to Rodri, for example, to Messi, why not, partly…

Lionel Messi is set to sit out Inter Miami's MLS clash against Montreal on Sunday, July 26, 2026The Argentine star already missed Inter Miami's previous match against Chicago amid fitness concernsMessi's absence follows Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finalFind it fast with our new search feature…

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was eligible to play for one other country before being cap-tied to the South American giants Messi played for Argentina during the 2026 tournament this summer; however, the trajectory of his international career could have been significantly different. A recent investigation revealed tha…

Lionel Messi will not be required to play in next week’s Major League Soccer All-Star Game after representing Argentina in the recent World Cup final, the US domestic league said Saturday. Inter Miami superstar Messi had been sanctioned last year for skipping the annual showcase, which pits top players from across MLS…

…after France and England both failed to reach the World Cup finalLamine Yamal and Lionel Messi remain in the running, with Messi chasing a record eighth Ballon d'Or at age 39Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Spain's Rodri has moved sharply up the 2026 Ballon d'Or power rankings after winning the Wor…