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Messi seals first MLS Golden Boot with 29 goals

Lionel Messi has claimed Major League Soccer’s Golden Boot, finishing the season with 29 goals to outpace Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge and LAFC’s Denis Bouanga, who each scored 24. It’s the Argentine’s first MLS Golden Boot, after narrowly missing out last year to D.C. United’s Christian Benteke by three goals.

Miami's Lionel Messi wins MLS October Player of the Month

After closing out the MLS regular season on a dominant streak, Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi has been named MLS Player of the Month for October 2025, following a stunning run of five goals and five assists in his last three matches. Thanks to his influence, the Herons finished the month with a perfect record of three wins and no losses, securing third place in the Eastern Conference.

Ronaldo crowned as most marketable footballer in 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned as the most marketable footballer in the world, ahead of the likes of Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham, in SportsPro's 16th annual ranking. The study, which includes sportspeople from multiple disciplines, named Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton as the most marketable athlete, with Ronaldo finishing fifth overall, ahead of sixth-placed Neymar.

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📽️ | Kane reveals best player he's played against

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham all earned nods from Harry Kane in an exclusive quickfire question session with GOAL that saw the Bayern Munich striker name the best player he has played against and his boyhood idol. The England captain also picked out the best passer of a ball that he has ever seen and the young talent that he is most excited about watching develop.

Houston Dynamo vs Inter Miami: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch MLS match between Houston Dynamo and Inter Miami, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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Inter Miami tryouts: Everything you need to know

Discover all you need to know about Inter Miami tryouts and getting scouted with GOAL's comprehensive guide.

Soccer Cities guide to Miami

Everything you need to know about the city hosting this years Copa America final

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Argentina have shown that there's life after Messi

Argentina have shown at the Copa America that the post-Messi era might not be so scary

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Di Maria over Ronaldinho! Zanetti takes on Argentina v Brazil challenge

Javier Zanetti had some tough decisions to make when GOAL asked him to choose between some of the greatest players to feature for Brazil and Argentina

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🎥 | Only Messi! Inter Miami star inches from insane goal

Lionel Messi was inches away from scoring a stunning long-range goal for Inter Miami in their FIFA Club World Cup opener against Al Ahly.

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Most 'surprising' quality of 'best in history' Messi highlighted

The most "surprising" quality of "best in history" Lionel Messi has been highlighted following another match-winning contribution for Inter Miami.

Palmer reveals Messi & Rooney inspiration as Chelsea No.10

Cole Palmer admits to taking inspiration from Wayne Rooney and Lionel Messi as he looks to become another iconic No.10 at Chelsea.

‘He wins them the Premier League’ - Messi at Arsenal claim

If Lionel Messi were to link up with Arsenal, in a stunning transfer, it is being claimed that the Argentine GOAT “wins them the Premier League”.

Messi x Muller at Inter Miami? ‘Possible’ MLS option

Thomas Muller linking up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami remains “possible”, but the Philadelphia Union have snubbed an “unthinkable” offer.

Can Messi break Ronaldo goal record? CWC history within reach

Lionel Messi has a Cristiano Ronaldo goal record in his sights, with more history within reach for the Inter Miami icon at the Club World Cup.

Messi 'nearing the end of wonderful story' in World Cup prediction

Lionel Messi is “nearing the end of a wonderful story”, admits Javier Saviola, but the Argentine GOAT is considered to have one more World Cup left in him. Messi has played cards close to his chest regarding possible involvement at the 2026 finals, but the expectation is that he will form part of the Albiceleste squad when they stage a defence of their global crown next summer.

Frequently asked questions

: Almost nearing the age of 40, Cristiano Ronaldo is not quite the same dribbler that he was during his 20s, but he continues to find the back of the net at a consistently alarming rate by playing as an out and out striker.
: Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal on the island of Madeira in Portugal.
: When you mention the No. 7 in football, it's impossible not to think of Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Sporting CP boy wonder continues to sport the No. 7 jersey even after making the switch to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
: Cristiano Ronaldo stands at 1.87m (6ft 2in). During his prime, his height wouldn't prove to be a hindrance as he was easily among the fastest players in the world.
: The all-time top scorer in football history currently weighs 83kg (183 lbs).
: Between 1992 and 1995, Cristiano Ronaldo played for Andorinha, where his father was a kit man. Then, he switched to Nacional and continued his development for two more years, before finally being signed by Sporting CP.
: Cristiano Ronaldo is a father to five children: Cristiano Jr, Mateo, Eva, Alana Martina, and Bella. The latter two were given by birth by his current partner Georgina Rodriguez.
: Cristiano Ronaldo is currently in a relationship with Argentine-born Spanish model and influencer Georgina Rodriguez and they have been together since 2016. While they haven't publicly declared that they are married to each other, Ronaldo certainly sparked rumours regarding their status by referring to Georgina as "his wife" in an Instagram collaboration with sports brand Whoop in August 2024.

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