Lionel Messi has officially weighed in on the next generation of footballing talent, hand-picking ten youngsters he believes are destined for the very top of the game. The Inter Miami superstar collaborated with Adidas to highlight the players who will define the sport's future, though his selections have raised eyebrows across the globe.
Cristiano Ronaldo has provided a fascinating insight into his long-standing rivalry with Lionel Messi, revealing the mutual respect and off-pitch assistance that defined their era of dominance. The Portuguese icon also issued a defiant reminder of his own legacy as he closes in on a historic goalscoring milestone.
Shortly after his emotional farewell to the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi names ten youngsters who could shape the future of football in a promotional campaign with sportswear manufacturer Adidas.
Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart has launched a stinging critique of Lionel Messi, urging the Argentine icon to stop delaying his official farewell ceremony at Camp Nou. The veteran administrator insisted that the Catalan institution eclipses any individual, warning the forward against making his return conditional on boardroom politics.
Inter Miami produced a clinical attacking masterclass to defeat DC United 4-0 at Nu Stadium, spearheaded by braces from Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi. The victory solidifies Miami's postseason ambitions as their legendary duo making significant contributions throughout the match.
Olivier Giroud has opened up on his brief stint in Major League Soccer, admitting the lack of football culture in the United States forced his swift return to Europe. The veteran striker revealed he desperately missed the intense atmosphere of European stadiums during his time with Los Angeles FC.
Inter Miami head coach Kily Gonzalez has urged football fans to cherish Lionel Messi following the captain's emotional retirement from international duty with Argentina. The Miami boss insists the 39-year-old will be deeply missed on the global stage but remains fiercely competitive ahead of his domestic return.
St. Louis CITY have gone from one of the worst teams in MLS to one of the best, and are one game short of equaling the longest undefeated streak in league history.
Argentina legend Lionel Messi marked the end of his international career with a playful jersey inscription for goalkeeper Juan Musso following his farewell fixture. The retired captain poked fun at their competitive training sessions together, leaving his long-time colleague with an unforgettable souvenir from an emotional night in Buenos Aires.
Lionel Messi has resumed first-team training with Inter Miami after bidding an emotional farewell to the Argentina national team in Buenos Aires. The veteran forward is now fully focused on steering the Florida club through the final weeks of the regular Major League Soccer campaign ahead of their anticipated postseason championship push.
Virgil van Dijk “can play wherever he wants for another three years”, ex-Netherlands international Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has told GOAL, with the legendary Dutch defender seeing his contract at Liverpool run down. If no fresh terms are thrashed out at Anfield, then the commanding 35-year-old centre-half will become a free agent in the summer of 2027.
Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber has welcomed the prospect of Harry Kane moving to the United States. Following the Bayern Munich striker's admission that he would consider an American transfer, Garber believes landing the England captain would fulfil a long-term dream for the competition.
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has detailed his pitchside exchange with Lionel Messi during Argentina's 3-0 win against Benin. The 20-year-old was an unused substitute on the night, admitting he was starstruck by being part of the squad and revealing he made sure to embrace the veteran to thank him for his service during his final international bow.
The footballing world stood still as Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell to international football at the Estadio Monumental, but the conversation has already shifted to his next move. While the legendary playmaker remains tied to Inter Miami, the dream of a homecoming to his boyhood club is being kept alive by one of South America's most powerful figures.
The Benin football federation has reportedly been left furious over their treatment following Lionel Messi's international farewell in Buenos Aires. Discontent has surfaced after claims emerged that the visiting African delegation were blocked from swapping shirts, taking photographs, or receiving financial incentives despite featuring in the high-profile exhibition.
Lionel Messi has received formal recognition from River Plate following his final international appearance on domestic soil against Benin. The Argentine heavyweights marked the historic occasion by presenting the iconic playmaker with club honours inside the Estadio Monumental, celebrating his enduring bond with the nation's premier football cathedral.
Cristiano Ronaldo has put years of sporting rivalry aside to pay a touching tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine’s final appearance for his national team. The Portuguese superstar took to social media to celebrate his long-time contemporary, acknowledging the indelible mark Messi has left on the international stage.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been locked in a career-long rivalry, with GOAT status up for grabs, but do they keep an eye on what the other is doing? CR7’s former Manchester United team-mate Anderson has told GOAL that two global superstars do “care” about the record-shattering numbers that continue to be posted on opposing sides of a fierce divide.
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric has opened up about the immense difficulty of competing against Lionel Messi throughout their storied careers in Spain and on the international stage. Following the former Barcelona captain's decision to retire from international duty with Argentina, the current AC Milan midfielder offered a heartfelt tribute to his long-time rival.
Former MLS star Shaka Hislop has explained to GOAL why an ‘MSN’ reunion for Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami may not be beneficial to the North American game as a whole. There have been plenty of rumours to suggest that a Brazilian superstar could link up with a couple of former Barcelona team-mates in South Florida when becoming a free agent.
The Philadelphia Union teenager's movement and pressing show why his USMNT breakthrough is about more than one spectacular goal. The challenge is balancing freedom with restraint.
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