Lionel Messi
Messi announces retirement from international soccer, says decision taken following father's death
"It was a decision that hurt - and still hurts deep down - but I understand that the time has come," Messi shared in a handwritten letter posted on Instagram.
Lionel Messi wins Major League Soccer match for Inter Miami with four goals in career first
Jerusalem Jane: When a soccer league honors ‘martyrs,’ the world should stop turning a blind eye
Thank you, Jorge: The father who sacrificed everything to create the greatest of all time
No politics
Politics, like racism and antisemitism, should be kicked out of sports.
Regev: Terror threats led to Israel-Argentina soccer match cancellation
BDS wasn't the root cause, Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev said.
Analysis: When mixing soccer and Israeli politics becomes Messi
“If Messi came, it would be Messianic. If he doesn’t come, it shows we have a country that’s messy.”
Netanyahu on Argentinian decision to cancel match: We carry on
The Argentinian press reported that Netanyahu phoned Argentine President Mauricio Macri to intervene in the issue.
Regev: Lionel Messi will kiss the Kotel
Regev dismissed reports that the international soccer star would refuse to shake hands with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Palestinian soccer chief: Fans should burn Messi shirts if he plays in Jerusalem
Twice world champions Argentina will play at Jerusalem's Teddy Kollek Stadium on Saturday night.
Despite rumors, Argentina still coming to Israel for soccer friendly
Reports in the Argentinean media earlier this week had raised the possibility that the friendly may be moved to Spain due to the bloodshed on the Gaza border on Monday.
Argentina’s national soccer team will play in Israel despite BDS pressure
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel has launched a campaign to stop the June 9 match, including sending letters to Argentine sports figures.