Nick Bruce and his son “freaked out” when they pulled an autographed Lionel Messi card from a pack around the Christmas holidays at their Ferndale, Mich., home. It was a normal reaction for ...

The last time Lionel Messi and Hugo Lloris met was in arguably one of the greatest World Cup finals. Now they will lock horns in continental action. It was the scene of the sublime. The last time ...

Patrice Evra has come to the defence of France manager Didier Deschamps, pedalling a theory that FIFA gave Lionel Messi and Argentina the World Cup back in 2022. However, there is plenty of ...

In December 2022, Lionel Messi and Argentina ended their nation’s 36-year wait for a FIFA World Cup, lifting the trophy after a breathtaking final against France. The clash, widely regarded as one of ...

Argentina confirmed their qualification through to the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first South American team to do so. The defending champions have dominated in CONMEBOL qualifying for the ...

Lionel Messi's Argentina became the first South American team to secure its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup before facing ...

Doha, Qatar: Mastercard and Doha Bank have joined forces to introduce the market’s first Lionel Messi Mastercard Credit and Prepaid card in Qatar. The launch of the innovative solution aligns ...

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to sign a deal with ...

© Getty ImagesKylian Mbappe (left), Lionel Messi (center), and Erling Haaland (right) These partnerships not only validate the commercial appeal of the expanded ...

Inter Miami forward Tadeo Allende (21) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half of an MLS match against Charlotte FC at Chase Stadium on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup. After Argentina secured a spot in next year's competition, the main question now is ...

Reports of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi playing together at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup are wide of the mark, according to reports this week. Football fans had the pleasure of watching ...