Lionel Messi has scored more direct free-kick goals for Inter Miami than Cristiano Ronaldo has for Al-Nassr. Both remain decisive from set pieces, though their goals often occur in different match ...

For years, Lionel Messi’s presence lingered over Barcelona in ways that went far beyond memories or nostalgia. Even after his departure, moments on the pitch still seemed tethered to what once was; ...

Lionel Messi has taken another step up one of football’s most iconic scoring ladders, moving to 71 career free-kick goals and going clear of Pelé in the all-time list. The Inter Miami and Argentina ...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continue to shape soccer narratives even as they move deeper into the later stages of their careers, with both Al-Nassr and Inter Miami still heavily influenced by ...