The Argentine superstar is one of just four athletes to have joined the three-comma club while still active in their sports—and is one of two new billionaires competing at this year’s World Cup.

The biggest World Cup ever could produce one of soccer's greatest moments as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé chase history.

Scaloni openly discussed how closely he works with Messi on major decisions involving Argentina, leading many to wonder whether Martinez follows a similar approach with Ronaldo inside the Portugal camp.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi is improving from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring and could play some minutes in the warmups before his team's World Cup debut on June 16.