Lionel Messi's first World Cup: Revisiting magical goal and stats from 2006 Argentina debut at age 18

The Sporting News takes a look back at the first of Messi's six World Cups, a debut that continues to twinkle in spectators' ...
Reuters

Messi says his tears after first goal were caused by personal 'difficult days'

June 17 (Reuters) - An emotional Lionel Messi was wiping his tears with his shirt after scoring Argentina's first goal against Algeria in the World Cup, a ‌strike that marked the beginning of a ...
The New York Times

Lionel Messi has 18 World Cup goals — but which is your favourite? We asked our writers

Messi celebrates his goal against Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP via Getty Images With his two goals against Austria on Monday, Lionel Messi has now scored more times at a ...