Ranking the best footballers of all time is no easy task. The game has evolved so much over its history that comparing a ...

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

The United States has gone wild over foreign-born players on several occasions. Now the largest World Cup ever is arriving.

Lionel Messi is preparing for what could be his final World Cup with Argentina, aiming to retain the trophy he won in Qatar ...

Two of soccer's all-time greats will likely make their final bows on the sport's biggest stage at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel ...

Lionel Scaloni also revealed the incredible power wielded by Argentina’s star man.

It’s pretty mind-blowing” to have Argentina and Lionel Messi here, Sporting KC president and CEO Jake Reid said.

Salaries for the 2026 Major League Soccer season have been revealed, and it's not shocking to see who leads the pack. That player is Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, who has a base salary of $25 million ...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo rank well down the list of the most valuable players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with ...

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 ...

Beyond their iconic pitch rivalry, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo share a surprisingly similar outlook on life. Here are ...