Indian Express (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
Brazil failed miserably, now it's Nigeria's turn to find a way of keeping Argentina's virtuoso Lionel Messi in check...
Newley Purnell (Free subscription) | 20/08/2008
Speaking of football (soccer), here’s a New York Times interactive feature called “An Argentine Advance.” It’s about Argentina’s pint-sized playmaker Lionel Messi (Wikipedia page, highlights on YouTube) and his team’s dominant performance at the Olympics yesterday. The masterful Argentines beat rivals Brazil 3-0 (match report here) to book their place in Saturday’s final against Nigeria. [...]
Goofit (Free subscription) | 19/08/2008
Lionel Messi The New Maradona Author: anil kumar Playlist: Soccer Category: Sports Added: August 19, 2008
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 19/08/2008
Beijing - US basketball superstar Kobe Bryant - a self- proclaimed fan of Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Ronaldinho - watched from the stands of the Workers' Stadium in Beijing Tuesday, as Argentina beat Brazil 3-0 in the semifinals of the Oly...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 19/08/2008
Beijing - Brazilian coach Carlos Dunga admitted Tuesday that his men were unable to defend in the face of striker Lionel Messi, one of Argentina's stars in the 3-0 win over Brazil in the semifinals of the Beijing Olympics. Messi is a superstar and w...
Os Beijing 2008 Olympics (Free subscription) | 19/08/2008
Absolutely, Messi’s game, 3 goals to none !!!!! Both teams with 4 to 5 defenders guarding the goal close “man to man” double team on Lionel Messi and a closely guarded Ronaldinho. Argentina and Brazil are both watching over the other’s winning keys now in order to cuff later. Almost 70% of the half was being played [...]
The Telegraph India (Free subscription) | 19/08/2008
Shanghai: Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho will go head-to-head in the semi-finals of the Olympic football tournament on Tuesday in the latest chapter of a storied rivalry between Argentina and Brazil.
France24 (Free subscription) | 19/08/2008
Two of football's biggest stars, Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho, will share the spotlight when Brazil plays Argentina Tuesday. The match will determine who will face Nigeria or Belgium in the final game of the Olympic tournament.
Argentina's Travel Blog (Free subscription) | 18/08/2008
The highly anticipated match has arrived: Argentina and Brazil will be playing each other in the semi-finals of the Olympic Games. To get to this point, Brazil beat Cameroon and Argentine beat the Netherlands this past weekend in what were two tough quarter-final matches. Lionel Messi gave a particularly excellent performance, showing yet again [...]
The Independent (Free subscription) | 18/08/2008
Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho will go head-to-head in the semifinals of the Olympic football tournament on Tuesday in the latest chapter of a storied rivalry between Argentina and Brazil.
Os Beijing 2008 Olympics (Free subscription) | 17/08/2008
Nothing was decided within the 90 minutes. Just like Brazil’s game, it required an over time, to decide who will meet up the Selacao in semi finals. Packed with suspense and concentration, Argentina and Netherlands were both unwilling to submit any possession of the ball whilst fighting fiercely to regain any lost control. Argentina led the game, [...]
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 16/08/2008
SHANGHAI, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi scored a goal and played a role in the other as defending Olympic champions Argentina beat the Netherlands 2-1 in extra time on Saturday to reach the soccer semi-finals.Â
Fox News (Free subscription) | 16/08/2008
Lionel Messi starred as Argentina beat the Netherlands 2-1 and advanced to the Olympic semifinals against Brazil.
CNN (Free subscription) | 16/08/2008
Barcelona's Lionel Messi scored the first goal and set up the extra-time winner on Saturday for defending champions Argentina as they beat the Netherlands 2-1 to earn a mouthwatering semifinal showdown against Brazil.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 16/08/2008
Barcelona's decision to keep hold of Samuel Eto'o has received the thumbs up from Lionel Messi, who believes the Cameroon international is a guarantee for goals.
