Dybala claims Mourinho 'loves' Messi and Argentina starsPaulo Dybala has revealed that he had "five missed calls" from Roma manager Jose Mourinho after Argentina's 2022 World Cup final victory.J. MourinhoP. Dybala
Messi enters the eSports world - which prompts Ronaldo invite 👀Lionel Messi has joined Sergio Aguero's KRU Esports as a co-owner - prompting David de Gea to invite Cristiano Ronaldo to his Rebels Gaming team.L. MessiC. Ronaldo
WATCH: Almada channels Messi with sublime chip for AtlantaThiago Almada channelled Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi with a sublime chipped finish to seal a crucial MLS playoffs win for Atlanta United.Major League SoccerT. Almada
Almada set to leave Messi & MLS behind in ‘dream’ transferThiago Almada – a World Cup winning team-mate of Lionel Messi – has revealed that he is ready to leave MLS and go chasing his “dream” in Europe.Major League SoccerT. Almada
‘Messi deserved BdO’ – Almada says critics ‘want to be on TV’Lionel Messi “deserved” to win the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career, says Thiago Almada, with any critics merely looking to “appear on TV”.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
Thiago Almada wins MLS Young Player of the Year! 🤩World Cup winner Thiago Almada has won MLS Young Player of the Year with Atlanta United after a brilliant campaign.Major League SoccerT. Almada
Emi Martinez reveals World Cup win made him 'better goalkeeper'Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez revealed how the World Cup final against France changed his life for the better.E. MartinezWorld Cup
Messi offers cryptic response to 2026 World Cup queryLionel Messi produced a cryptic response when asked if he would feature in the 2026 World Cup amid reports MLS are 'protecting' the Inter Miami star.L. MessiWorld Cup
Would Messi return to Barca? Argentina star discusses loan optionLionel Messi believes his career in Europe is over after a dream return to Barcelona in the summer fell through, before he joined Inter Miami.L. MessiBarcelona
Ballon d'Or results are in! Messi finishes miles ahead of HaalandLionel Messi beat Erling Haaland to the 2023 Ballon d'Or men's award as expected, but nobody saw him winning by the landslide revealed on Saturday.L. MessiErling Haaland
Messi's Argentina team-mate Velasco suffers ACL tearFC Dallas star Alan Velasco suffered an ACL tear in his MLS playoff match vs the Seattle Sounders, two months after his first Argentina call-up.Major League SoccerL. Messi
Lisandro slams fans who booed Emi Martinez at Ballon d'OrThe treatment of Emiliano Martinez during the 2023 Ballon d'Or presentation has been criticised by Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez.E. MartinezL. Martinez
Man Utd defender Martinez offers downbeat injury updateAfter sustaining a metatarsal injury for the second time in five months, Lisandro Martinez admits patience is needed on the road to recovery.L. MartinezManchester United
Messi or Maradona? Pope Francis adds third name to GOAT debatePope Francis believes a third option is being overlooked as the debate rages on about whether Lionel Messi or Diego Maradona is the best ever player.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Messi shares behind-the-scenes photos before collecting Ballon d'OrLionel Messi shared behind-the-scenes photos with wife Antonela Roccuzzo and his three sons before he collected the Ballon d'Or award.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Revealed: MLS' Messi protection plan ahead of 2026 World Cup Major League Soccer is reportedly putting a plan in place to protect Lionel Messi in order for him to feature at the 2026 World Cup in the States.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
'You lie once again' - Messi slams false Ballon d'Or reportLionel Messi has accused a Spanish media outlet of lying in relation to claims that he spoke with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Monday.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Arteta gives verdict on Messi clinching eight Ballon d'OrArsenal manager Mikel Arteta thinks Lionel Messi deserved to win his record-eighth Ballon d'Or award. L. MessiM. Arteta
Messi admits he's won last Ballon d'Or & speaks on retirementLionel Messi believes he will not win another Ballon d'Or after collecting his eighth this week, and has addressed the possibility of retirement.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Messi win was no 'scandal' - but was it his last?The award no longer means as much to the World Cup winner, but it was fully deserved and means he has another record that will never be brokenOpinionFEATURES
Watch: Messi's sons join him on stage for Ballon d'Or winLionel Messi was thrilled to be joined on stage by his three children after winning his eighth Ballon d'Or award on Monday night.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
Messi honours Maradona in moving Ballon d'Or speechLionel Messi dedicated his record eighth Ballon d'Or award to Diego Maradona on what would have been the Argentine legend's 63rd birthday.L. MessiD. Maradona
Show some respect! Drogba intervenes as Martinez booedDidier Drogba intervened and asked France fans to show respect as Emiliano Martinez was booed during the Ballon d'Or ceremony.E. MartinezAston Villa
Messi completed football - not even Haaland could beat thatInter Miami's diminutive genius is fully deserving of a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or, despite a frustrating 2022-23 season at club levelAnalysisL. Messi
Better luck next time Erling! Messi wins 2023 Ballon d'OrLionel Messi has won a record eighth Ballon d'Or, beating off competition from Manchester City sensation Erling Haaland for the 2023 award.L. MessiErling Haaland
Martinez wins Ballon d'Or's best goalkeeper awardAston Villa star Emi Martinez has been awarded the Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper for 2023 at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris.E. MartinezAston Villa