‘Best in history’ - Mbappe insists Messi ‘deserved’ Ballon d’Or Kylian Mbappe lauded Lionel Messi as "the best in history" and insisted he "deserved" the 2023 Ballon d’Or after his World Cup heroics with Argentina.L. MessiK. Mbappe
Explained: How Taylor Swift forced Messi to La BomboneraLionel Messi and Argentina lined up against Uruguay in 2026 World Cup qualifying action at La Bombonera due to the global influence of Taylor Swift.L. MessiWorld Cup
Vinicius Jr issues injury update ahead of meeting with MessiVinicius Junior limped out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifying defeat to Colombia, making him a serious doubt to face Lionel Messi and Argentina.Vinicius JuniorBrazil
Even Messi loses! Scaloni admits Argentina are ‘not unbeatable’Lionel Scaloni admits that a World Cup crown does not make Argentina “unbeatable”, with even Lionel Messi having to taste defeat sometimes.L. MessiL. Scaloni
‘Learn respect!’ - Messi reacts to obscene gesture from UgarteLionel Messi reacted to an obscene gesture from Manuel Ugarte towards Rodrigo De Paul by advising certain Uruguayan players to “learn respect”.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Messi finally loses! Sloppy Argentina fall to UruguayFor the first time since that famous defeat to Saudi Arabia in the World Cup, Lionel Messi and Argentina have lost.Player ratingsUruguay
WATCH: Stadium announcer goes wild as Messi honouredLionel Messi has been honoured by Argentina for his eighth Ballon d'Or success, with a special pre-game presentation marking the achievement.L. MessiArgentina vs Uruguay
Opponents beware! Martinez returns to World Cup haircut 💇♂️Argentina hero Emiliano Martinez has returned to his World Cup-winning haircut ahead of huge clashes against Uruguay and Brazil.E. MartinezArgentina vs Uruguay
Iconic Messi and CR7 photo recreated by Drake and J Cole ♟The iconic photograph of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo playing chess has been recreated by rappers Drake and J Cole. C. RonaldoL. Messi
Explained: Why Messi is on course to play 2026 World CupLionel Messi is “very happy” at the moment and that should help to keep him on course to play at the 2026 World Cup, says Javier Zanetti.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
Garnacho sent brutal message after Argentina snubLionel Scaloni reveals why he did not include Alejandro Garnacho in the Argentina team for the upcoming international fixtures.A. GarnachoL. Scaloni
Injured Arsenal striker Jesus set to play for BrazilBrazil boss Fernando Diniz insists Gabriel Jesus' injury will be treated "very carefully", but he is in line to play against Argentina next week.G. JesusArsenal
WATCH: Mac Allister stunned as Nunez doesn't know Red's UCL recordLiverpool star Alexis Mac Allister was in utter disbelief after Darwin Nunez failed to answer question on Reds' Champions League record.LiverpoolA. Mac Allister
Scaloni provides update on Messi's fitnessArgentina boss Lionel Scaloni insists he is happy with the condition of Lionel Messi, despite the forward's limited minutes for Inter Miami. L. MessiL. Scaloni
Fernandez, Mac Allister and Alvarez join Messi in Argentina dutyEnzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez arrived in style for Argentina duty to team up with Lionel Messi for Uruguay and Brazil tests.L. MessiE. Fernandez
Messi is all smiles while training with Argentina Lionel Messi was all smiles as he began training with his Argentina team-mates ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.L. MessiWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
'Key' for Messi to play at 2026 World Cup for Argentina revealedLionel Messi will play at the 2026 World Cup if Argentina retain the Copa America next year, according to Nicolas Tagliafico.L. MessiWorld Cup
Inter Miami transfer discussed? Suarez has spoken with MessiLuis Suarez has spoken with Lionel Messi ahead of Uruguay’s meeting with Argentina, but he has not revealed if Inter Miami were discussed.L. MessiL. Suarez
The next Messi? Echeverri explains why he is ‘nowhere near’Argentine wonderkid Claudio Echeverri continues to make quite the name for himself, but he claims to be “nowhere near” the level of Lionel Messi.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Suarez vs Messi! Striker handed recall to Uruguay squadMarcelo Bielsa has recalled veteran striker Luis Suarez to the Uruguay squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Bolivia.L. SuarezL. Messi
Valverde makes honest Messi admission ahead of Argentina tieThe Uruguay midfielder revealed he doesn't know how to stop Lionel Messi, ahead of his country's clash with Argentina on ThursdayF. ValverdeL. Messi
Messi gets 'another chance at being world champion'Lionel Messi helped Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar and has now teamed up with eFootball 2024 for “another chance at being world champions”.L. MessiWorld Cup
'Happy to be back' - Messi poses next to giant World Cup photoLionel Messi posed in front of a giant World Cup celebration photo ahead of Argentina's 2026 qualifying games against Uruguay and Brazil.L. MessiWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Zidane: It’s a pity I never played alongside MessiReal Madrid and France legend Zinedine Zidane told Lionel Messi that he wished he had played with the Barcelona great at some point in his career.L. MessiBarcelona
WATCH: Messi in awe of Zidane’s signed France jerseyLionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane swapped jerseys as the two World Cup winners chatted in an exclusive interview with Adidas.L. MessiFrance
Zidane and Messi: Scoring in World Cup final is 'the best ever'Lionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane agreed that there is nothing better than scoring in a World Cup final as the two icons enjoyed a meeting in Miami.L. MessiInter Miami CF