Cote: Perfect? No. But Messi is a godsend who has exceeded all hopes | Opinion

He isn’t perfect. Doesn’t speak to the media. Doesn’t always applaud his cheering fans. But Lionel Messi in three years with ...

World Cup 2026: Looking Back on Messi & Ronaldo’s Rivalry

This could be the last time these players face-off.

In Messi’s orbit, even a Timbers loss comes with different stakes

Same field, same match, entirely different stakes. On Sunday, Messi’s name populated the majority of backs making the ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Messi gave the people what they came to see at Club World Cup

The swarm of people in pink No. 10 jerseys was a sign that this was no ordinary weekday afternoon in downtown Atlanta. They were on their way to witness Lionel Messi play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Inter Miami may be changing, but Messi's brilliance is constant

Inter Miami's current setup is almost unrecognisable compared to the last time they visited Cincinnati. One thing hasn't ...
The New York Times

Lionel Messi at the Club World Cup: The tactical risk of relying on an ageing genius

The Athletic has live coverage of Inter Miami vs Porto at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. To say Lionel Messi is by far the best player in this Inter Miami team is unfair. He is more akin to a pink ...
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How Lionel Messi Rose From Poverty to Become Soccer Royalty

Before the record-breaking goals and roaring stadiums, Lionel Messi was just a kid from Rosario with big dreams and a small frame. His journey from back-alley pitches to global superstardom wasn’t ...
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Lionel Messi remains one of the biggest draws in sports, but with that comes pressure to perform

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was humming with anticipation. An MLS Opening Day-record 75,673 believers who all came to witness greatness. For just the third time in three years ...
The New York Times

Lionel Messi excited but refuses to commit to playing in 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi has given no guarantees that he’ll captain Argentina at next summer’s 2026 World Cup and says it will be his fitness which determines whether he is able to take part in his country’s ...
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Lionel Messi remains one of biggest draws in sports but with that comes pressure to perform

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was humming with anticipation. An MLS Opening Day-record 75,673 believers who all came to witness greatness. For just the third time in three years ...