Police said two men on a motorcycle fired at least a dozen shots into a Unico supermarket owned by his in-laws

Alaba’s vote as Austria’s captain went for the former Barcelona forward ahead of Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema.

The Scot has twice been recruited to help the club avoid relegation.

There have been calls for the 47-year-to go due to the Blues having lost five of their 10 games this year

Manchester United, meanwhile, could move for Messi’s Argentina team-mate Paulo Dybala.

Ronaldo will feature for a Saudi All-Star XI against Messi’s PSG.

The 37-year-old may play for an all-star XI made up of players from Al Nassr and rival club Al Hilal in a newly-arranged friendly

The creative midfielder is nearing a return to Premier League action.

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A series of photos posted to Messi's account, which boasts 405 million followers, shows the Argentine captain lifting the World Cup trophy aloft and celebrating with teammates.

Argentina beat France in the World Cup final in Qatar.

Europe’s top leagues are set to resume, but it remains to be seen when the likes of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe will return.

Messi and Mbappe scored 15 goals between them in Qatar.

Boss Lionel Scaloni has vowed to save a place for his superstar skipper

'We love this team': Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

We look at the key statistics from the tournament.

The 35-year-old scored twice in a dramatic final against France.

Argentina beat France on penalties in a dramatic final.

There were also awards for Emiliano Martinez and Enzo Fernandez.

The 35-year-old finally conquered the globe after a penalty shoot-out victory over France in the final.

The South American side went in at half-time with a 2-0 advantage.

The 35-year-old has made 26 appearances in the global showpiece event, having made his debut in 2006.

The Argentina captain has surely finally put an end to the debate of who is the greatest male football player of all time.

Many stars were expected to shine in Qatar but some players did so against the odds.

Lionel Messi has finally won the biggest prize in world football after the most dramatic final in history.

Di Maria starts for Argentina, usual suspects on for France

Will Lionel Messi or his Paris St Germain team-mate Kylian Mbappe prevail in Lusail Stadium?

Argentina and France are eyeing glory at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday.

The 35-year-old forward will make his 26th World Cup finals appearance this weekend.

After the drama of the semi-finals, it was a low key day in Qatar.

Here, we take a close look at the top five performers at the World Cup so far

The Frenchman admitted his side face a different challenge entirely given the quality possessed by the Argentina captain.

Argentina great Lionel Messi meets his younger club team-mate in Sunday’s showpiece.

Argentina beat Croatia in the semi-finals.

Captain Messi scored from a penalty and then brilliantly set up Julian Alvarez’s clincher in a 3-0 win over Croatia.

The first of the semi-final showdowns is set to take place .

We look at the key statistics as Argentina take on Croatia and France face surprise package Morocco.

Argentina and Croatia clash on Tuesday with France and Morocco meeting in Wednesday’s second semi-final.

Ryan Fraser, Matt Ritchie and Jamal Lewis are all thought to be available.

Here, we take a close look at the top five players at the World Cup so far, according to Sofascore stats.

Messi has, once again, proved Argentina’s inspiration in Qatar.

Gareth Southgate’s side face a tough task against the reigning Africa Cup of Nations holders.

Morocco are looking to secure a place in the last 16 and need only a draw against Canada.

The Argentina captain has previously expressed a desire to play in Major League Soccer.

The Germans could be eliminated if they lose, while Belgium can book a place in the last 16.

Argentina revived themselves after the shock defeat to Saudi Arabia.

Here's a look at the stats behind Alowais' performance

Lionel Messi’s early penalty was cancelled out by second-half goals from Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari Renard’s men claimed a famous win.

Messi opened the scoring from the spot but the Gulf state turned the match on its head through goals from Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari.

Speaking at Monday’s pre-match press conference in Qatar, skipper Messi said him sitting out part of training recently was “just precautions”.