Man Utd defender Martinez offers downbeat injury updateAfter sustaining a metatarsal injury for the second time in five months, Lisandro Martinez admits patience is needed on the road to recovery.L. MartinezManchester United
Messi or Maradona? Pope Francis adds third name to GOAT debatePope Francis believes a third option is being overlooked as the debate rages on about whether Lionel Messi or Diego Maradona is the best ever player.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Messi shares behind-the-scenes photos before collecting Ballon d'OrLionel Messi shared behind-the-scenes photos with wife Antonela Roccuzzo and his three sons before he collected the Ballon d'Or award.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Revealed: MLS' Messi protection plan ahead of 2026 World Cup Major League Soccer is reportedly putting a plan in place to protect Lionel Messi in order for him to feature at the 2026 World Cup in the States.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
'You lie once again' - Messi slams false Ballon d'Or reportLionel Messi has accused a Spanish media outlet of lying in relation to claims that he spoke with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Monday.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Arteta gives verdict on Messi clinching eight Ballon d'OrArsenal manager Mikel Arteta thinks Lionel Messi deserved to win his record-eighth Ballon d'Or award. L. MessiM. Arteta
Messi admits he's won last Ballon d'Or & speaks on retirementLionel Messi believes he will not win another Ballon d'Or after collecting his eighth this week, and has addressed the possibility of retirement.L. MessiInter Miami CF
Messi win was no 'scandal' - but was it his last?The award no longer means as much to the World Cup winner, but it was fully deserved and means he has another record that will never be brokenOpinionFEATURES
Watch: Messi's sons join him on stage for Ballon d'Or winLionel Messi was thrilled to be joined on stage by his three children after winning his eighth Ballon d'Or award on Monday night.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
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
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