Diego Simeone has snubbed Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to back Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The Atletico Madrid manager believes the Argentine superstar's remarkable World Cup exploits at 39 outweigh every other contender in a star-studded field.
Cruz Azul defender Alan Mozo has set his sights firmly on securing international silverware ahead of a highly anticipated 2026 Campeones Cup clash against Inter Miami. The Mexican giants are preparing to face Lionel Messi's side, with Mozo eager to continue his team's recent momentum and secure another major trophy for Joel Huiqui’s high-flying squad.
Lionel Messi looked to have inspired Inter Miami to a vital victory with a spectacular second-half strike against Eastern Conference leaders Nashville SC. However, the Herons were denied all three points when Sam Surridge struck late in stoppage time to salvage a dramatic 2-2 draw for the visitors at Nu Stadium on Saturday night.