Piers Morgan once opened up on his list of the greatest five footballers in the 21st century, controversially placing ...

Angel Di Maria was asked to weigh in on the eternal debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, delivering a firm ...

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

Lionel Messi already had the perfect ending at the 2022 World Cup. What does the magician have up his sleeve in 2026?

When acclaimed soccer writer Paul Tenorio followed Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team to Dallas for one of the superstar’s ...

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni drew criticism for an unusual comment about Lionel Messi's role before the World Cup.

© Alex Caparros/Jordan Bank/Getty ImagesJoan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF. While Joan Laporta’s words may sound like a ...

© Getty ImagesAt 38 years old, Messi shows no signs of slowing down, continuing to deliver goals, assists, and record-breaking performances in Major League Soccer ...

Argentina's golden generation is back for more glory and bettors can get excellent value on La Albiceleste ...

For many, Lionel Messi has been an other-worldly phenomenon throughout his illustrious and trophy-laden career. A football deity lauded by his millions of disciples and followers around the world, the ...

From Messi's glory in 2022 to Maradona's incredible 1986, Michael Cox assesses the best individual performances in World Cup victories ...

Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?