Lionel Messi has enjoyed a career that most players could only dream of, sweeping up every major trophy and individual accolade available in the modern game. However, the Argentina icon has now offered a humble perspective on his journey, insisting that his legacy should be defined by more than just his bulging trophy cabinet.
Lionel Messi just made history as the first footballer to win the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport individually—and Barcelona couldn't hide their pride in a deeply emotional message to their former superstar.
Lionel Messi arrived in Oviedo alongside his wife Antonela Roccuzzo to receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. The Inter Miami forward reflected on the values instilled by FC Barcelona and dedicated the prestigious honour to his late father.
Inter Miami are the “perfect fit” for Neymar, former Brazil international Anderson has told GOAL, with the South American superstar being tipped to reunite with ex-Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi in MLS. Neymar has endured a tough time of late, but a fellow countryman has leapt to his defence in passionate fashion and hopes more critics can be silenced.
The prolific No.9 is considered to be something of a dying breed in modern football, with creative playmakers now all the rage. There was a time though, not all that long ago, when fearsome strikers ruled the world. Luis Suarez formed part of that pack, but where does he rank in a generation that included Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane and Karim Benzema? Fellow Uruguayan Gus Poyet has attempted to answer that question for GOAL.
The eternal debate over football's greatest of all time has taken a dramatic turn just days before the sport's elite gather in London. A new official poll designed to crown the 'Best of All Time' has seen one legendary figure pull significantly clear of the field.
Antoine Griezmann is being backed to spend “two or three more years” in MLS. The legendary French forward is currently with Orlando City, meaning that he shares the Florida sunshine with fellow World Cup winner and Inter Miami talisman Lionel Messi. Gilles Grimandi has told GOAL why the 35-year-old can compete in the United States across several more seasons.
Lionel Messi continues to defy his age in Major League Soccer, delivering a sensational two-goal performance to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United. The legendary forward showcased his vintage dribbling and clinical finishing to further cement his status at the top of the league's scoring charts.
Lionel Messi has spent his career breaking records and collecting silverware, but his latest accolade comes from the world of science rather than the football pitch. Researchers in South America have officially named a newly discovered plant species after the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, cementing his status as a global icon. The discovery highlights the extraordinary reach of the Argentine's influence, proving that his name carries weight far beyond the stadiums of Major League Soccer and international football.
Lionel Messi will travel to Spain next week to collect the prestigious 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Oviedo. Inter Miami head coach Kily Gonzalez confirmed the superstar will rejoin the squad two days later for their upcoming MLS fixture.
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