Outgoing Eldense president Carolina Holguin has issued a heartfelt appeal to Lionel Messi after the Argentine superstar completed a landmark takeover of the Spanish second-tier outfit. The Colombian executive confirmed her departure while urging the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner to honour the club's 105-year history and inspire the community.
Lionel Messi was spotted engaging in an animated exchange with MLS commissioner Don Garber following Inter Miami’s Campeones Cup victory on Wednesday. The Argentine superstar repeatedly pointed at the league chief after scoring his 100th goal for the club, sparking debate about what was going on.
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has thrown his weight behind Lionel Messi to land yet another Ballon d'Or title after the legendary forward reached a century of goals for the MLS outfit. The former England captain believes Messi's continued excellence at the age of 39, combined with his talismanic performances on the world stage, makes him the standout candidate for football's most prestigious individual accolade.
Barcelona have officially entered a new era of dominance under Hansi Flick, with the German tactician transforming the Blaugrana into a relentless scoring juggernaut. Following a devastating 7-2 demolition of Racing Santander, the Catalan giants have secured their best-ever start to a season, while talisman Raphinha matches Lionel Messi in rewriting the club’s history books.
Lionel Messi reached a century of goals for Inter Miami in record time as the Herons defeated Cruz Azul to claim the 2026 Campeones Cup. The Argentine icon's historic header, combined with a late strike from Casemiro, delivered instant silverware for new Miami boss Kily Gonzalez in his very first game on the touchline.
Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina's squad for the upcoming international friendlies to receive a proper farewell from his home fans. The legendary captain will play his final match for the Albiceleste against Benin at the Monumental Stadium on October 6.
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.
Former Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli forward Ezequiel Lavezzi has spoken candidly about his mental health struggles, detailing his admission to a psychiatric clinic following his retirement from professional football. The 2014 World Cup finalist revealed that close friend Lionel Messi and the birth of his son were vital in his recovery.
Lamine Yamal matched a remarkable Lionel Messi record by scoring his third consecutive brace in La Liga as Barcelona secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Levante on Sunday. The 19-year-old sensation and his teammate Raphinha continued their devastating form, helping Hansi Flick's unstoppable side reach an impressive goalscoring milestone not seen at the club in over a decade.
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.
Franco Mastantuono has eclipsed Lionel Messi to become the youngest Argentine to score a hat-trick in Europe’s top five leagues after firing Fiorentina to a 4-2 victory over Venezia. The Real Madrid loanee struck three times in Italy to kickstart his side's Serie A campaign and write his name into the history books.
The Argentine national team has been plunged into a state of absolute uncertainty as a series of off-field scandals and internal disputes threaten to derail the squad. Reports from Italy suggest that a combination of legal battles involving federation leadership and simmering resentment over unpaid bonuses has created a toxic atmosphere ahead of the upcoming international break.
Inter Miami and Chicago Fire played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at Soldier Field in front of a record-breaking crowd of 63,094 fans. Robert Lewandowski's acrobatic opener was cancelled out by a Casemiro header, while Lionel Messi secured his place in MLS history with another incredible milestone.
