Harry Kane has been told that emulating Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by gracing the World Cup finals in the twilight of his playing career will be a “big ask”. Ex-Bayern Munich star Dietmar Hamann - who has been speaking to GOAL - is not convinced that the two-time Bundesliga title winner will, at 36 years of age, form part of England’s major tournament plans in the summer of 2030.
Rodrigo De Paul produced a moment of magic on the pitch and a touching gesture off it during Inter Miami’s recent Leagues Cup clash against Monterrey. The midfielder used his scoring moment to send a powerful message of support to his close friend and teammate Lionel Messi during a difficult period for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
While MLS has dominated the previous League Cup tournaments, this year's edition has shown some fightback from Liga MX sides as both Inter Miami and Orlando City suffered losses.
Jorge Messi, the father and long-time representative of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 following a long illness. The businessman passed away on Friday in a hospital in his native Rosario, according to local reports.
Argentina football supremo Claudio Tapia has insisted that the national team will not place any pressure on Lionel Messi regarding his participation in the 2028 Copa America. The Inter Miami superstar remains the focal point of the national side, but his long-term future with La Albiceleste continues to be a topic of intense speculation as he enters the twilight of his career.
Lionel Messi has decisively dismissed speculation linking his eldest son, Thiago, with a return to Barcelona's La Masia academy. Ahead of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup fixture against Atletico San Luis, the Argentine legend delivered a blunt one-word response to clarify that the 13-year-old midfielder will remain in Florida to continue his development.
The future of Argentina national team hangs in the balance as Lionel Scaloni weighs up his continuation following a devastating 2026 World Cup final defeat. Despite the uncertainty, AFA president Claudio Tapia has made his stance clear, insisting there is no alternative to the man who led the Albiceleste to global glory four years ago.
Lionel Messi marked his first start since the World Cup with two goals and an assist as Inter Miami defeated Atletico de San Luis 4-2. The Argentine star inspired his side to a Leagues Cup victory despite Luis Suarez serving a tournament-wide suspension.
The Argentine Football Association has officially declared July 15 as 'National Football Teams Day' to commemorate their historic 2026 World Cup semi-final triumph over England. The date immortalises a dramatic comeback in Atlanta where the Albiceleste scored twice in the final minutes to shatter English dreams and secure their place in a second consecutive final.
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has once again demonstrated his philanthropic nature by donating a significant sum to aid recovery efforts in Spain. The Argentine legend has contributedto assist the rural regions of Madrid that were recently ravaged by catastrophic wildfires.
Major League Soccer has been rocked by a burgeoning controversy surrounding Casemiro's move to Inter Miami, with the LA Galaxy claiming the Brazilian midfielder pledged his loyalty to them just months before heading to Florida. The league has officially opened an investigation into the transfer to determine if tampering or rules violations occurred during the process.
Inter Miami have intensified their efforts to bring Kevin De Bruyne to Major League Soccer as the veteran playmaker weighs up his future in Italy. The Belgian international is reportedly more open to a move to the United States than ever before as David Beckham looks to build a historic super-team in South Florida.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has returned to the matchday squad and is among the substitutes for the Herons’ Eastern Conference matchup against the Columbus Crew. Messi hasn’t appeared for the South Florida side since Argentina’s World Cup final defeat on July 19. His international teammate Rodrigo De Paul, however, has slotted straight into the starting XI.
Casemiro has expressed his delight after completing a free transfer to Inter Miami, calling new team-mate Lionel Messi the "God of football." The Brazilian midfielder also addressed Norway's Erling Haaland after Brazil's painful exit from the World Cup.
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal broke records off the field after his rare rookie card sold for a whopping $707,600. The extraordinary auction result saw the Barcelona prodigy surpass memorabilia figures set by football legends Lionel Messi and Pele.