Messi, Paraguay and Argentina

Why have Paraguay banned Lionel Messi shirts? Jersey row explained
Paraguay host Argentina in an important 2026 World Cup qualfication fixture on Thursday, but the eve of the showdown was awash with controversial news involving the visiting team's star player, Lionel Messi. Argentina currently lead the South American ...
Lionel Messi jerseys banned from stadium by Paraguay ahead of Argentina clash; Scaloni feels ban will not work
In a surprising move ahead of Argentina’s clash with Paraguay, authorities have banned fans from wearing Lionel Messi jerseys in the stadium.
Paraguay Bans Messi Jerseys Ahead of Argentina Match
Ahead of the World Cup qualifier match between Paraguay and Argentina, jerseys featuring the Argentine star were banned from the stands.
Paraguay's Jersey Ban Faces Lionel Messi's Fan Power
The Paraguayan Football Association has banned rival shirts, including Lionel Messi jerseys, for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Argentina. Despite this, Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni believes Messi's influence will see his jerseys in the crowd.
Lionel Messi jerseys to test Paraguay's away shirt ban
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association's ban on rival shirts.
Scaloni confident Messi jerseys will defy Paraguay ban
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association's (APF) ban on rival shirts ahead of Thursday's South American World Cup 2026 qualifier.
'There will be Argentina shirts' - Lionel Scaloni expects fans to defy Lionel Messi ban against Paraguay
Lionel Scaloni says “there will be Argentina shirts” in the home end when Lionel Messi and Co face Paraguay, with fans expected to defy a ban.

Messi, Vinicius have frustrating nights

Inter Miami's MLS playoff failure sets stage for Messi's last act, Alexi Lalas says
Lionel Messi’s presence in the MLS postseason will be missed. But Inter Miami’s elimination sets the tone for 2025 and ...
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Argentina coach confident Lionel Messi jerseys will defy Paraguay's shirt ban
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni believes Lionel Messi jerseys will be present in the home section despite the Paraguayan ...
‘Anti-Messi law’ announced ahead of Argentina game
The upcoming clash for the Albiceleste with Paraguay in the World Cup qualifier will have some new rules for fans in ...
Messi breaks silence on Inter Miami's playoff exit. What's next for his time in the US?
Lionel Messi’s Major League Soccer season is over. So, what’s next for the Argentine World Cup champion in the United States?
Argentina’s next opponents have enforced strict anti-Lionel Messi rule ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier
Paraguay chief Fernando Villasboa has declared home fans will be banned from wearing Lionel Messi shirts for their clash with ...
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Bizarre 'anti-Lionel Messi' rule brought in by Argentina's next opponents for World Cup qualifier
In the current international break, Argentina face Paraguay in Asuncion, before taking on Peru back on home soil in Buenos ...