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
WATCH: Fans go wild as Messi arrives at Ballon d'Or ceremonyWorld Cup winner Lionel Messi arrived at the ceremony in Paris with his family and bodyguard Yassine Chueko.L. MessiInter Miami CF
WATCH: Martinez booed at Ballon d'Or ceremonyEmiliano Martinez was greeted with boos by France fans as he arrived at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris.E. MartinezFrance
Hazard explains why Messi must win Ballon d'OrLionel Messi is the rightful winner of the Ballon d'Or after guiding Argentina to World Cup success last year, ex-Real Madrid star Eden Hazard says.L. MessiInter Miami CF
‘Destroyed my business!’ - Messi boom bad news for someLionel Messi has taken the United States by storm at Inter Miami, but that boom is bad news for shirt sellers that have seen business “destroyed”.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Explained: Why Messi doesn't hold Ballon d'Or record just yetLionel Messi could become the all-time leading Ballon d'Or winner next week, although many people thought he had already broken the record.L. MessiErling Haaland
WATCH: Win No.8 for Messi? Drogba to present Ballon d’Or Chelsea legend Didier Drogba will present the Ballon d’Or in 2023, with Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi expected to be celebrating once again.L. MessiInter Miami CF
How long will Messi play for Argentina? Lionel Messi is giving little away when it comes to an international retirement date, with the Argentine icon told he “knows how far he can go”.L. Messi
Olympics history incoming for Lionel Messi?Lionel Messi has been invited to make Olympic history at Paris 2024, with organisers hoping that the Argentina icon will go gold medal-chasing.L. MessiInter Miami CF
FIFA world ranking latest: Argentina stay on top, England leapfrogs BelgiumGOAL brings you the latest FIFA world ranking table - where do Argentina, Brazil & England stand?World CupBrazil
WATCH: Messi in space!? Miami star taken ‘out of this world’Lionel Messi has always been “out of this world”, with adidas taking the Inter Miami superstar to space in their latest advertising campaign.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Messi or Haaland? Henry reveals who gets his Ballon d'Or voteThierry Henry has shared his thoughts on this year's Ballon d'Or and who he thinks should lift the Golden Ball.Erling HaalandL. Messi
Messi told 2023 Ballon d'Or triumph would be a 'scandal'Michail Antonio believes it would be a "scandal" if Lionel Messi beats Erling Haaland to the 2023 Ballon d'Or.L. MessiErling Haaland
How Messi will spend his four-month MLS breakThe Argentine's career has been non-stop for two decades, but it seems he'll have something of a break during the winter monthsAnalysisL. Messi
Tagliafico confirms he was dropped by Lyon due to RWC attendanceArgentina star Nicolas Tagliafico has confirmed he was dropped for Lyon's clash against Clermont Foot after attending the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.Ligue 1N. Tagliafico
Gomez brutally mocked by Mourinho after two-year banRoma boss Jose Mourinho has brutally mocked Papu Gomez after seeing the World Cup winner issued with a two-year ban for a failed doping test.J. MourinhoRoma
Alvarez on Real Madrid's transfer wishlistManchester City's Argentine sensation, Julian Alvarez, is reportedly on the radar of Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid.J. AlvarezTransfers
World Cup winner Gomez gets two-year ban for failed drugs testAlejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez – a World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022 alongside Lionel Messi – has been hit with a two-year ban for failing a drugs test.World CupMonza
WATCH: ‘The Messi Experience’ – Fans get a chance to be Leo!Supporters are being given a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to be Lionel Messi, with the “unique” ‘Messi Experience’ about to kick off a world tour.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Messi Meets America: How to watch new Lionel Messi doc 🍿GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the latest sports documentary about Lionel Messi.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
Ronaldo & the top men's international goalscorers of all-timeGOAL takes a look at the most prolific attackers in men's international football, which includes a wide variety of players from across the globeC. RonaldoPortugal
Will Messi leave Miami on loan? Argentina star reveals planInter Miami and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has revealed his post-MLS season plan amid rumours of a potential return to Barcelona on loan.L. MessiInter Miami CF