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Lionel Messi

Aleksander Ceferin has warned UEFA clubs to live within their means.

Clubs warned against overspending in ‘reckless pursuit of success’

Dundee United's Jamie McGrath scores an overhead kick to make it 2-0 against Stirling University.
Dundee United's Jamie McGrath scores an overhead kick to make it 2-0 against Stirling University.

Stirling Uni do themselves proud at Tannadice - 'I can see why no VAR!'

Emiliano Boffelli has played some of his best rugby for Argentina while an Edinburgh player. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Emiliano Boffelli has played some of his best rugby for Argentina while an Edinburgh player. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Boffelli on being inspired by Messi and plans to go to World Cup final

Lawrence Shankland put Hearts ahead against St Johnstone from the penalty spot. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Lawrence Shankland put Hearts ahead against St Johnstone from the penalty spot. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hearts lift 4,428-day McDiarmid Park hex and rise to third in 5-goal thriller

The BBC SPOTY shortlist of six
The BBC SPOTY shortlist of six

Sports Personality of the Year 2022: This year's Spoty winners

Who will get their hands on this in December? (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Who will get their hands on this in December? (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

The full list of every nation to have to won the World Cup - and how they won it

Players of the Argentine soccer team that won the World Cup arrive to the training grounds where they will spend the night after landing at Ezeiza airport on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
Players of the Argentine soccer team that won the World Cup arrive to the training grounds where they will spend the night after landing at Ezeiza airport on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

12 pictures as huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory

Lionel Messi leads the Argentina celebrations after the victory over France in the World Cup final.
Lionel Messi leads the Argentina celebrations after the victory over France in the World Cup final.

Messi makes good on Argentina word - not even heir apparent could change destiny

Argentina captain Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup after victory over France in the final.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup after victory over France in the final.

Messi wants to keep playing for Argentina 'as a champion'

France manager Didier Deschamps walks past the World Cup trophy after the defeat by Argentina in the final.
France manager Didier Deschamps walks past the World Cup trophy after the defeat by Argentina in the final.

Deschamps laments France's lack of energy and speaks of regrets

Argentina's Lionel Messi sits with family members after the FIFA World Cup final at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.
Argentina's Lionel Messi sits with family members after the FIFA World Cup final at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

Murray left amazed by Argentina World Cup hero as sporting world pays tribute

Argentina's Lionel Messi, holding the Golden Ball award for best player of the tournament, kisses the World Cup trophy.
Argentina's Lionel Messi, holding the Golden Ball award for best player of the tournament, kisses the World Cup trophy.

Messi's titles: 2022 World Cup triumph completes CV and confirms GOAT status

Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup final against France.
Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup final against France.

Argentina win incredible World Cup final on penalties against France

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi takes part in a training session ahead of his potential date with destiny.
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi takes part in a training session ahead of his potential date with destiny.

Caniggia on Messi's last dance and where he stands against Maradona

The swagger, the arrogrance, the ticker-tape, those flashing thighs - who didn't love Argentina in '1978 and who doesn't want them to win the World Cup again?
The swagger, the arrogrance, the ticker-tape, those flashing thighs - who didn't love Argentina in '1978 and who doesn't want them to win the World Cup again?

Less brand, more bandito - why Scots like Argentina

France and Argentina will compete for the World Cup in Sunday's final in Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
France and Argentina will compete for the World Cup in Sunday's final in Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

When is the World Cup final? Date, location, kick-off time, TV channel

Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring his second and Argentina's third in the 3-0 win over Croatia in the World Cup semi-final. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring his second and Argentina's third in the 3-0 win over Croatia in the World Cup semi-final. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Messi leads Argentina into final and one last chance to emulate Maradona

Glasgow Warriors' Domingo Miotti impressed during the Challenge Cup win at Bath. Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire
Glasgow Warriors' Domingo Miotti impressed during the Challenge Cup win at Bath. Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire

What Lionel Messi means to Scotland’s small knot of rugby-playing Argentinians

Netherlands legend Dennis Bergkamp scores his iconic last minute winner against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup finals (Photo credit should read GEORGES GOBET/AFP via Getty Images)
Netherlands legend Dennis Bergkamp scores his iconic last minute winner against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup finals (Photo credit should read GEORGES GOBET/AFP via Getty Images)

Netherlands vs Argentina, how to watch, TV info, kick-off, odds

Those grizzled gunslingers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are out of the World Cup after the greatest group-stage finishes in the history of the tournament
Those grizzled gunslingers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are out of the World Cup after the greatest group-stage finishes in the history of the tournament

The World Cup is reclaiming every bit of time-wasting. Let's do it here

Lionel Messi of Argentina battles for possession with Kye Rowles of Australia during their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 round of 16 match. Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images
Lionel Messi of Argentina battles for possession with Kye Rowles of Australia during their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 round of 16 match. Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images

Messi steps up to challenge Socceroos' resilience

Dundee United's Aziz Behich has started all three of Australia's matches. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Dundee United's Aziz Behich has started all three of Australia's matches. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Hearts star's value, Celtic and Dundee United duo impress, stopping Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Australia in the round of 16 at the World Cup. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Lionel Messi and Argentina face Australia in the round of 16 at the World Cup. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Argentina v Australia: Match info, TV details, kick-off time, teams news

Lionel Messi is out of contract at PSG at the end of the season.
Lionel Messi is out of contract at PSG at the end of the season.

Messi 'close to sealing MLS move' as Inter Miami swoop for Argentina star

England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.
England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Friday including England

Bruno Guimarães will feature for Brazil in Qatar (Photo by Javier Mamani/Getty Images)
Bruno Guimarães will feature for Brazil in Qatar (Photo by Javier Mamani/Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Thursday including Brazil

Referee John Beaton was attacked by Saudi Arabia World Cup hero Salem Al-Dawsari back in 2015. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Referee John Beaton was attacked by Saudi Arabia World Cup hero Salem Al-Dawsari back in 2015. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Watch Saudi Arabia's World Cup hero attempt to headbutt Scottish ref John Beaton

Hibs manager Lee Johnson cuts a dejected figure after the 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock before t. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)
Hibs manager Lee Johnson cuts a dejected figure after the 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock before t. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)

Hibs falling short again but knee-jerk reaction unlikely this time

Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp attends a press conference at the AXA Training Centre in Liverpool, north-west England on October 3, 2022, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League group A football match against Rangers. (Photo by Nigel Roddis / AFP) (Photo by NIGEL RODDIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp attends a press conference at the AXA Training Centre in Liverpool, north-west England on October 3, 2022, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League group A football match against Rangers. (Photo by Nigel Roddis / AFP) (Photo by NIGEL RODDIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Liverpool's malaise: Confidence and external factors discussed ahead of Rangers

Top 15 fastest players on FIFA 23 revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA 23 Ultimate Team rating has been announced
Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA 23 Ultimate Team rating has been announced

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ratings revealed on FIFA 23

World Cup 2022: completing sticker album could cost more than £850

Karim Benzema is tipped to win his first Ballon d'Or at the ripe age of 34 (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images )
Karim Benzema is tipped to win his first Ballon d'Or at the ripe age of 34 (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images )

Ballon d'Or 2022: Full list of nominees as Real Madrid forward tipped for award

Lee Seung-woo featured once for the Barcelona B team. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Lee Seung-woo featured once for the Barcelona B team. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Lee Seung-woo: The ex-Barcelona prodigy with better record than Messi

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Andrew Milligan - Pool/Getty Images
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Andrew Milligan - Pool/Getty Images

Sturgeon under fire as £3000-a-day shipyard boss's pay compared to Lionel Messi

Igor and Heba, both aged 10, from St Philomena's Primary School in Glasgow got their first taste of padel at Lethamhill this week.
Igor and Heba, both aged 10, from St Philomena's Primary School in Glasgow got their first taste of padel at Lethamhill this week.

Andy Murray-backed padel to be part of R&A's new facility in Glasgow

Players of Club Brugge celebrate after victory in the UEFA Champions League Group A match against RB Leipzig.
Players of Club Brugge celebrate after victory in the UEFA Champions League Group A match against RB Leipzig.

Hendry helps Club Brugge cause surprise in Champions League

How do John McGinn, Allan McGregor and Erin Cuthbert rank in FIFA 22? Photo credit: SNS Group.
How do John McGinn, Allan McGregor and Erin Cuthbert rank in FIFA 22? Photo credit: SNS Group.

Fifa 22: Here are the top 25 ranked Scottish players on EA Sports' game

Scottish international Jack Hendry recently helped Steve Clarke's side to victory over Austria. Picture: Getty
Scottish international Jack Hendry recently helped Steve Clarke's side to victory over Austria. Picture: Getty

Ex-Celtic defender Jack Hendry stars in shock draw with PSG

Scotland international Jack Hendry will line up for Club Brugge against PSG as Lionel Messi makes his European debut for the Parisians (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)
Scotland international Jack Hendry will line up for Club Brugge against PSG as Lionel Messi makes his European debut for the Parisians (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)

Hendry relishing challenge of facing Messi's PSG in Champions League

Brazil vs Argentina abandoned: Argentina's Lionel Messi walks off the field after the qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 against Brazil was interrupted by health officials in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sunday 5 September. (Image credit: AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Brazil vs Argentina abandoned: Argentina's Lionel Messi walks off the field after the qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 against Brazil was interrupted by health officials in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sunday 5 September. (Image credit: AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Why was Brazil v Argentina abandoned last night?

Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his Fifa world player of the year trophy in 2009 alongside the then Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (Picture: Andrew Yates/AFP via Getty Images)
Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his Fifa world player of the year trophy in 2009 alongside the then Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (Picture: Andrew Yates/AFP via Getty Images)

Ronaldo's return to Manchester adds to Ferguson's reputation – Scotsman says

PSG's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi reacts after a challenge from Reims' Zimbabwean midfielder Marshall Munetsi.
PSG's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi reacts after a challenge from Reims' Zimbabwean midfielder Marshall Munetsi.

Messi makes PSG debut - but it's another star that steals the show

What is eSoccer? Photo credit: Konami
What is eSoccer? Photo credit: Konami

What is eFootball? All you need to know about Konami's replacement for PES

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar (L) take part in a training session at the Camp des Loges Paris Saint-Germain football club's training ground in Saint-Germain-en-Laye on August 19, 2021. (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images)
Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar (L) take part in a training session at the Camp des Loges Paris Saint-Germain football club's training ground in Saint-Germain-en-Laye on August 19, 2021. (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Sport on the sofa: Rangers, Celtic, Lionel Messi and watching the Paralympics

The Argentina captain Lionel Messi as left Barcelona after 21-years. SNS Group Rob Casey.
The Argentina captain Lionel Messi as left Barcelona after 21-years. SNS Group Rob Casey.

Here's how much Lionel Messi will earn at Paris St-Germain

Galatasaray and St Johnstone drew 1-1 in the first leg in Istanbul.
Galatasaray and St Johnstone drew 1-1 in the first leg in Istanbul.

Why St Johnstone v Galatasaray is the perfect antidote to the Messi circus

PSG's Qatari President Nasser Al-Khelaifi poses alongside Lionel Messi as he holds-up his number 30 shirt during a press conference.
PSG's Qatari President Nasser Al-Khelaifi poses alongside Lionel Messi as he holds-up his number 30 shirt during a press conference.

Messi speaks on PSG move - but team-mates may be offloaded

Messi was in tears as he left Barcelona.
Messi was in tears as he left Barcelona.

PSG tease signing of Messi as Neymar expresses delight

Lionel Messi cries during his press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Lionel Messi cries during his press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.

Messi speaks on PSG link, pay cut offer, leaving Barca and 'blood running cold'

Glen Kamara is set to sign a new Rangers deal. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Glen Kamara is set to sign a new Rangers deal. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rumour Mill: Odds on Lionel Messi to sign for Celtic or Rangers

Lionel Messi will end his 20-year career with Barcelona after the Argentine superstar failed to reach agreement on a new deal with the club, the Spanish giants announced on August 5, 2021. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)
Lionel Messi will end his 20-year career with Barcelona after the Argentine superstar failed to reach agreement on a new deal with the club, the Spanish giants announced on August 5, 2021. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Footballing great Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona after two decades

Former team Lionel Messi and Neymar will face off in the final this weekend. SNS Group Rob Casey
Former team Lionel Messi and Neymar will face off in the final this weekend. SNS Group Rob Casey

Argentina vs Brazil Copa America: Kick off times, TV schedule and how to watch

Alfredo Morelos has played just nine minutes of football for Colombia at this summer's Copa America tournament in Brazil. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)
Alfredo Morelos has played just nine minutes of football for Colombia at this summer's Copa America tournament in Brazil. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

Copa America misery not yet over for Rangers striker Morelos

Ryder Cup team-mates Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy are the star attractions in the strongest-ever field for the abrdn Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club this week. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.
Ryder Cup team-mates Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy are the star attractions in the strongest-ever field for the abrdn Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club this week. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Hands off! Scottish Open set to retain coveted pre-Open slot for another five ye...

David Turnbull is one of the most creative players in Europe. Picture: SNS
David Turnbull is one of the most creative players in Europe. Picture: SNS

Celtic star David Turnbull creating more chances than Lionel Messi as he makes S...

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