Messi favoured Pedri at Barcelona over 'some other players'Lionel Messi favoured Pedri at Barcelona over “some other players”, says Ronald Koeman, with the Argentine spotting the youngster’s quality early on.BarcelonaLaLiga
'Nobody knew about Barcelona before Messi!' - Leo's brotherLionel Messi put Barcelona on the map during his reign at Camp Nou, according to his brother Matias in a controversial statement.BarcelonaParis Saint-Germain
De Paul reveals Messi World Cup promise after injury blowRodrigo De Paul has revealed Lionel Messi's World Cup promise after the midfielder suffered an injury in training before the quarter-finals. ArgentinaWorld Cup
Ronaldinho ‘very happy’ to see Messi complete footballRonaldinho is “very happy” for former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi, with the Argentine icon completing football with a World Cup triumph.World CupArgentina
Messi rivals consider facing him to be ‘a pleasure’Lionel Messi is that popular in the global game that even opponents, such as Toulouse star Gabriel Suazo, consider facing him to be “a pleasure”.Paris Saint-GermainToulouse
Will Messi play at the 2026 World Cup? Argentine’s future plansLionel Messi continues to hint at prolonging his international career with Argentina through to the 2026 World Cup finals.World CupArgentina
Messi's completed it - but World Cup hangover is hurting PSGThe Argentine's performances since returning to his club have not been at the same level as in Qatar, which is concerning for the French champions.Paris Saint-GermainLigue 1
Messi: Mexico was Argentina's toughest World Cup gameLionel Messi has picked Argentina's group stage clash with Mexico as their toughest game of the World Cup - ahead of the final against France.ArgentinaWorld Cup
Ligue 1 top scorers 2022-23: Who has the most goals?Which player will end up winning the Ligue 1 Golden Boot this season?K. MbappeLigue 1
Van Gaal should have 'kissed' Messi - RiquelmeJuan Roman Riquelme suggested Louis van Gaal ought to have kissed Lionel Messi instead of angering him at the World Cup.ArgentinaWorld Cup
Trippier: You can't take the ball from Messi!Kieran Trippier has explained to GOAL just how difficult it is to play against Lionel Messi, who he described as his toughest opponent.K. TrippierEngland
Romero explains why Messi has always been the GOATCristian Romero believes Lionel Messi has always been the GOAT, with anybody “who really knows about football” agreeing with that assessment.World CupArgentina
Messi World Cup win saw Rijkaard ‘cheer like a puppy’Frank Rijkaard, who handed Lionel Messi his debut at Barcelona, has admitted that he “cheered like a puppy” when Argentina won the 2022 World Cup.World CupArgentina
‘Nice to see some old friends’ - Ronaldo & Messi enjoy reunionCristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were all smiles after their latest reunion on the field, with “old friends” sharing positive posts on social media.C. RonaldoParis Saint-Germain
End of an era? Messi & Ronaldo provide high-scoring showLionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo each scored in what could be their final meeting - an eventful 5-4 PSG win over Saudi Pro League All-Stars.C. RonaldoParis Saint-Germain
Saudi side Al-Ittihad prepare huge offer for MessiAl-Ittihad are said to be preparing a huge contract offer for Lionel Messi, in a bid to reunite him with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.TransfersC. Ronaldo
