The debate over who is the greatest player of all time usually begins and ends with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but Fulham striker Raul Jimenez believes there is one specific department where he stands head and shoulders above the legendary duo. The Mexico international has established himself as one of the most reliable figures in world football from the penalty spot, and he isn’t afraid to let the world know about his clinical edge when the pressure is at its highest, also ranking himself above Harry Kane.
Kylian Mbappe has seen his “longevity” questioned, with doubts cast over whether the Real Madrid and France superstar can emulate certain achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Jeremie Aliadiere is a big fan of his fellow countryman, but has told GOAL why chasing down the target of 100 international goals may prove difficult for the most fearsome of forwards.
Matchday 2 of MLS brought a signature comeback win for Inter Miami, and a continuation of form for the Red Bulls. But it might be time to worry about Atlanta.
Lionel Messi appeared to brutally troll Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja after inspiring Inter Miami to a comeback derby victory over Florida rivals. The South American superstar was at his unstoppable best when bagging a brilliant brace in a 4-2 win for the Herons. After netting his second of the game, the Argentine GOAT appeared to ask Pareja if he wanted his autograph.
Lionel Messi bagged a brilliant brace for Inter Miami as the Herons secured their first competitive victory of 2026 and got the defence of their MLS Cup crown up and running. The Argentine GOAT helped to inspire a 4-2 derby victory over Florida neighbours Orlando City, with Javier Mascherano’s side rallying from a two-goal deficit to pick up three precious points at Inter & Co Stadium.
Inter Miami will reportedly visit the White House to commemorate the team's 2025 MLS Cup win in a ceremony on March 5. It is scheduled two days before the Herons' MLS match against D.C. United. Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps last December to lift its first league title.
Lionel Messi was tackled to the turf by a pitch-invading fan during Inter Miami’s chaotic friendly clash with Independiente del Valle. The MLS Cup winners had been due to face Ecuadorian opponents on February 13, but the contest had to be rearranged. It eventually took place in Puerto Rico on February 26, with Argentine GOAT Messi among the stars on show.
Chad Ochocinco Johnson and Rahimovic sit down with comedy legend Bert Kreischer for a conversation that goes everywhere: soccer culture in Florida, Messi mania in Miami, the World Cup 2026 “last dance” talk, and the comedy Mount Rushmore.
Bert retells The Machine origin story, breaks down what makes a great comedian, and somehow ends up pledging to become a real soccer fan.
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has revealed the "romantic" way he proposed to childhood sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo during their time in Barcelona. Messi first met Antonela when he was just five years old and the couple went on to marry in 2017 in a huge event in Rosario, Argentina. The family now live in Miami with their three young sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
NFL icon Tom Brady has delivered a glowing assessment of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, crediting the administrator's "tremendous leadership" for the evolving landscape of global football. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the seven-time Super Bowl champion has become an increasingly prominent figure in the soccer world. Having taken a minority stake in Birmingham City and recently visited AC Milan to link up with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Brady is now lending his significant cultural weight to the build-up for the first-ever 48-team tournament.
Inter Miami and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has admitted that he regrets not learning English when he was younger. The 38-year-old spent the majority of his career in Spain with Barcelona but now plys his trade in the United States in Major League Soccer. Messi says the language barrier has left him feeling "half ignorant" at times when he has met other "incredible and spectacular personalities."
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has revealed he has had conversations with club legend Lionel Messi over a potential return to Camp Nou if he wins next month's elections. Font says he wants to give Messi the chance to say goodbye to Barcelona "in whatever way he chooses" and is also willing to offer him the role of honorary president at the club.
MLS’s opening weekend delivered surprise results and standout performances - but also plenty of drama and controversy, even from its biggest star, Lionel Messi.
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