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.
Sidny Lopes Cabral has officially secured the 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament award following his spectacular effort against Argentina. The Cabo Verde star produced a moment of magic that saw off stiff competition from some of the biggest names in world football.
Lionel Messi's arrival in MLS has heightened his status as a global marketing icon, but Steve Carell has discovered that the Inter Miami captain is a man of incredibly few minutes when the cameras start rolling. While brands are desperate to land the Argentine GOAT for their campaigns, they must adhere to a strict protocol that leaves production teams in a total panic.
Argentina icon Angel Di Maria has thrown his full support behind Lionel Messi, insisting that the Inter Miami superstar should continue his international career for as long as he desires. The former Real Madrid man believes the 39-year-old remains at the pinnacle of the sport and has plenty more to offer the Albiceleste in the coming years.
Lionel Messi has presented his Argentina team-mates with personalised gifts following their 2026 World Cup campaign. The generous gesture was publicly revealed on social media by Kelci-Rose Bowers, the girlfriend of Tottenham Hotspur defender Marcos Senesi, showcasing a stunning golden mate set given to the squad by the captain.
Lionel Messi has made his first public appearance since Argentina’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The legendary playmaker was spotted back in his homeland, taking in some local football as he begins his post-tournament recovery period.
Leandro Paredes has sent shockwaves through the footballing world after revealing that Lionel Messi viewed the 2026 World Cup final as his farewell to international football. The Inter Miami superstar was left in tears following Argentina's defeat to Spain, and his long-time team-mate has now shed light on the captain's mindset during that emotional night in North America.
Lionel Messi will once again be the notable absentee from the MLS All-Star Game this week in Charlotte, but the Inter Miami superstar is set to avoid the disciplinary action that followed his withdrawal last year. Despite being named to the roster for the showpiece event against the Liga MX All-Stars, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has been granted special leave alongside international team-mate Rodrigo De Paul.
