Lionel Messi
Messi Receives Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for Sports
The Inter Miami and Argentina forward was honoured with the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Oviedo, becoming the first footballer to win the distinction individually.

Ronaldo honours Messi after Argentina farewell
Messi ended his Argentina career with a win, scoring and assisting, while Ronaldo posted a respectful tribute.

Messi's farewell sees goal, two assists as Neymar thanks him
Messi ended his Argentina career with a goal, two assists and a grateful farewell, while Neymar publicly praised the Argentine great.

Messi caps Argentina career with 3-0 win over Benin
In his final appearance, Messi scored a penalty and provided two assists as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 at the Monumental.

Messi to play final Argentina match in friendly against Benin
Messi will don the Argentina shirt for the last time in a Buenos Aires friendly versus Benin, after 208 caps and a World Cup win.

Messi's farewell friendly sees Benin goalkeeper vow to stop legend
Argentina's 39‑year‑old star will play his final match against Benin in Buenos Aires, while Benin keeper Marcel Dandjinou promises to challenge him.

2026 World Cup Golden Boot: Messi Leads Mbappe As Race Heads To FIFA Tiebreaker Rules
The Golden Boot race at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heading toward a finish that looks a lot like one of the closest battles in tournament history. Lionel

Messi Magic Sinks England: Argentina Reach Back-to-Back World Cup Finals
Football fans around the world watched something special happen in Atlanta on Wednesday night. Argentina beat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal,

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi Pull Off Stunning Comeback Win Over Egypt
Lionel Messi is not done making history. On Tuesday, the Argentina captain wrote another golden page in his World Cup story. He scored a big goal in a

Lionel Messi Makes History Again, Becomes First Player To…
Lionel Messi has done it again. The Argentina captain has become the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in eight matches in a row. He reached

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Are Wearing Special Badge at FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has brought something new to the game. A special sleeve badge is now being worn by some of football's greatest players, and it is

Lionel Messi at 39: Why the World Cup Winner Chose One More Shot at Glory?
It was a night that felt like the end of a very long story. In Lusail, Qatar, under golden confetti and fireworks, Lionel Messi stood wrapped in a black