After Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal on Wednesday, BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the "insane" achievement.

Set to face Guatemala in a friendly, reports revealed that Lionel Messi's Argentina is set to repeat the farewell formula from Argentine fans from the 2022 World Cup prior to the 2026 edition. The Argentina FA has managed to arrange a last-minute friendly against Guatemala in what will serve as the final international break before the national team heads to North America to defend the World Cup title.

Former Barcelona player and coach Xavi Hernandez spoke openly about the truth behind a possible return of Lionel Messi to Barca after the 2022 FIFA World Cup during the presidency of Joan Laporta.

Recently speaking about his first World Cup victory in 2022 with Argentina, Lionel Messi described an indescribable sensation. In a recent interview, Lionel Messi admitted he experienced a powerful emotion when Argentina claimed the 2022 World Cup title in ...

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner,

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enter the 2026 World Cup with legendary resumes with plenty of similarities and some big differences.

With highlights, quotes, stats, trivia, World Cup history and 2026 hopes, FIFA spotlights one-of-a-kind Argentina No10 Lionel Messi.

Former coach Xavi Hernandez revealed that Lionel Messi could've returned to Barcelona after winning the 2022 World Cup, but the move ended up being turned down by president Joan Laporta over a "power war" between the two.

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly exploring another high-profile attacking move involving one of Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammates. The French champions are already planning ahead for the next transfer window as they continue reshaping their squad under Luis Enrique.