Why a napkin that changed Messi’s life is worth almost $600,000

Why a napkin that changed Messi’s life is worth almost $600,000

The paper napkin became a makeshift contract at a meeting in December 2000 to assure the then 13-year-old’s father that Barcelona wanted him at the club.

  • byPraveena Somasundaram

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Violent clash between police,fans delays Brazil-Argentina clash

Violent clash between police,fans delays Brazil-Argentina clash

Locals and Argentinian fans started fighting during the playing of the national anthems prompting the Brazilian police,armed with night sticks,to charge the visiting contingent.

Messi jersey from Socceroos match among haul tipped to fetch $15m

Messi jersey from Socceroos match among haul tipped to fetch $15m

The world record for sporting memorabilia is expected to be threatened when a collection of shirts worn by the Argentinian icon in Qatar goes under the hammer in New York.

  • byGlenn Moore
Argentina cracks down on football fans burning money to taunt rivals

Argentina cracks down on football fans burning money to taunt rivals

Visiting foreign football fans who mock Argentina’s crippling inflation crisis by burning banknotes will be punished with up to 30 days in prison.

  • byHarriet Barber
‘He belongs’:Socceroos prodigy shines on debut against Messi’s Argentina

‘He belongs’:Socceroos prodigy shines on debut against Messi’s Argentina

Belgium-bound Jordan Bos’ performance against the reigning world champions was proof that he belongs at the top level,Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says.

  • byVince Rugari
Messi magic puts Socceroos to the sword in Argentina’s 2-0 friendly win
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Messi magic puts Socceroos to the sword in Argentina’s 2-0 friendly win

It took less than one minute for tickets to sell out for the Socceroos’ rematch with Argentina in Beijing – and it took Lionel Messi only a few seconds more to give them all what they came for.

  • byVince Rugari
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As it happened:Argentina beat Australia’s Socceroos 2-0 in international friendly in Beijing

As it happened:Argentina beat Australia’s Socceroos 2-0 in international friendly in Beijing

Graham Arnold’s side were facing the World Cup winners for the first time since their round-of-16 clash in Qatar.

  • byEmma Kemp
Treble or nothing:Socceroos whiz kid’s FOMO over Manchester City celebrations

Treble or nothing:Socceroos whiz kid’s FOMO over Manchester City celebrations

Instead of seeing his Manchester City teammates win the UEFA Champions League final in person,Alex Robertson watched on from a hotel bed in Beijing.

  • byVince Rugari
How the Socceroos can help Albo boost Australia-China relations

How the Socceroos can help Albo boost Australia-China relations

Australia has landed a coveted rematch with Lionel Messi’s Argentina on June 15 at the Beijing Workers’ Stadium,where federal government officials are expected to be in attendance.

  • byVince Rugari
‘I want these tough games’:Arnie desperate for World Cup rematch with Argentina

‘I want these tough games’:Arnie desperate for World Cup rematch with Argentina

A date with England at Wembley,a potential rematch with Argentina in China,and a challenging Asian Cup draw have Graham Arnold excited about the future for the Socceroos.

  • byVince Rugari
Socceroos in talks over rematch with Messi’s Argentina ... in China

Socceroos in talks over rematch with Messi’s Argentina ... in China

Graham Arnold’s men could get another crack at Lionel Messi’s World Cup winners,but they’ll have to travel to Beijing for it.

  • byVince Rugari