Lionel Messi has hinted that he will form part of Argentinaâs squad at the 2026 World Cup, with the all-time great expecting that event to be âextraordinaryâ. Questions have been asked of whether Messi, who will turn 39 next summer, will grace another international tournament. He is, however, excited about what the United States, Canada and Mexico have to offer.
Lamine Yamal is ignoring his latest comparisons to Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, with the teenage wonderkid pointing out that the Argentine GOAT has âscored 1000s of goalsâ that are similar to the strike he recorded against Club Brugge. Yamal delivered another moment of magic in that Champions League contest, but is reluctant to liken himself to an all-time great.
Lionel Messi has responded to Cristiano Ronaldoâs claim that winning the World Cup is not something that he is overly concerned about, as success in that competition will not define his legacy. Messi has savoured success on the grandest of stages and considers his triumph with Argentina at Qatar 2022 to be the âultimateâ accolade in his record-shattering career.
After claiming the MLS Golden Boot, Lionel Messi has been named to the MLS Best XI for the second time since joining Inter Miami. The recognition comes after Messi finished with the second-most goal contributions in a single season in MLS history and became the second player in league history to lead the league in goals and assists.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo insists his football legacy will not be "defined" by whether he matches Lionel Messi's success at the World Cup. The Al-Nassr star appears to have performed a U-turn based on his latest interview, after initially claiming it would be a "dream" to lift the famous trophy before retiring. However, the icon has now insisted it does not matter what happens at next summer's tournament.
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Jude Bellingham eclipsed Lionel Messi and his Real Madrid co-star Kylian Mbappe to make more Champions League history when taking on Liverpool on Tuesday evening. At just 22 years and 128 days old, the former Birmingham City prodigy smashed club legend Iker Casillasâs long-standing record as the youngest player in history to reach 50 appearances in Europeâs elite club competition. It is a staggering achievement for someone who has been commanding Real Madridâs midfield like a veteran since his big-money move from Borussia Dortmund a few years back.
Erling Haaland reacted with humility after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola compared his goalscoring feats in the early weeks this season to those of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Haaland took his tally for the campaign so far across all competitions to 17 in just 13 appearances, courtesy of a brace in his last outing against Bournemouth.
Fraizer Campbell has, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, billed the long-running GOAT debate which pitches Cristiano Ronaldo against eternal rival Lionel Messi as âsadâ. The former Manchester United forward, who once worked alongside CR7 at Old Trafford, has urged supporters around the world to enjoy two all-time greats for as long as they are around.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been told that his GOAT battle with eternal rival Lionel Messi is ânot even closeâ, with former Brazil international Filipe Luis explaining why Argentinaâs iconic No.10 is the undisputed greatest of all-time. The ex-Atletico Madrid and Chelsea defender has faced plenty of iconic figures down the years, and considers Messi to be the pick of the bunch.
Lionel Messi may now be dazzling fans in Miami, but Barcelona remains close to his heart. The Argentine legend and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, threw a spectacular FC Barcelona-themed party for their eldest son Thiagoâs 13th birthday, complete with the clubâs iconic colours, the âMes Que un Clubâ motto, and a cake shaped like Camp Nou â a touching nod to where it all began for La Pulga.
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he does not believe arch-rival Lionel Messi is the greatest of all time in a bombshell interview. The Al-Nassr star sat down with Piers Morgan for a catch-up on his life since moving to Saudi Arabia, and the Portuguese forward revealed he does not see the Argentine great as the best to ever play the game.
The FIFPRO Men's World 11 was revealed Monday, with Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele highlighting the side, but there no place for Inter Miami's Lionel Messi for just the second time in nearly 20 years. Five players from PSG's Champions League winning team, including goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, were named to the squad, which is voted for by players.
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