Lionel Messi to be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his impact on and off the field. Discover why the USA celebrates this football icon.
Vishal Bhawani
Some of the biggest stars in football are in contention at the Global Soccer Awards. But what is this relative newcomer to the international soccer ceremony scene.
Kyle Bonn
Founded in 2010, the Globe Soccer Awards includes an annual gala in Dubai to recognize the best players, coaches, executives, and more from the previous calendar year in global football.
Every year, The Globe Soccer Awards ceremony is held in Dubai to honor some of the best (playing and non-playing) individuals in soccer.
Abhinav Nair
Everything you need to know about the 2025 season, including key fixtures, format changes, the All-Star game, Leagues Cup, and much more.
Messi's Inter Miami look to defend the Supporters Shield title, while also gunning for the MLS Cup won in 2024 by LA Galaxy.
Jamal Musiala has named Lionel Messi as his hero and Barcelona his favourite team. With the Germany star's Bayern Munich future in the balance, could a move be on the horizon?
Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. took home the top prize as the Best Men's Player at the 2024 The Best FIFA Awards, but former Barcelona legend Lionel Messi didn't vote for him.
Since 2016, international football governing body FIFA has hosted its own annual award gala to recognize some of the world's most illustrious stars from around the globe.
The Best FIFA Football Award winners for 2024 will be announced at a gala dinner in Qatar on December 17.
Joe Wright
Have a look at what former super agent Jorge Mendes says on Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi's GOAT debate.
His response was short, sweet and emphatic.
Liam Happe
How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s market values tell a story of their careers.
Lionel Messi names Barcelona star as the next big thing in football. Is he the heir to Messi’s throne?
What Alexis Mac Allister said on Lionel Messi's future with Inter Miami. Will Messi stay in MLS until 2026?
Lionel Messi was not included in the FIFPRO World XI for 2024. He had been part of that selection every year for nearly two decades.
Inter Miami know their group-stage opponents for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup — a tournament in which they will play the opening match.
Pep Guardiola addressed that Lionel Messi criticism and celebrated his success at Manchester City.
Lionel Messi’s emotional message to Barcelona has reignited talk of a future reunion. Could the legend’s bond with his former club bring him back to Catalonia?
Kaka’s choice of Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo led to an intriguing explanation.
Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal paid tribute to Messi during a recent match.
Lionel Messi shares his love for Barcelona as the club celebrates its 125th anniversary. Read about his best memories and what makes Barca special.
Robert Lewandowski is only the third player to score 100 UEFA Champions League goals. His goal-scoring in the competition is actually at a better ratio than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Javier Mascherano is the new Inter Miami coach, and his experience is considered a potentially vital quality when it comes to coaching Lionel Messi and the team's young stars together.
Lionel Messi led regular-season champions Inter Miami in his first MLS playoff run, up against contenders like defending champions Columbus Crew, Western Conference winners LAFC, and MLS giants LA Galaxy.
Incoming Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano is excited to be reunited with former teammate Lionel Messi.
Feargal Brennan
A draw isn't a win, but it isn't a loss, either. So why exactly does Lionel Messi regard them as badly as defeat?
Despite their early playoff exit, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami seemed well positioned to continue their rise to MLS prominence, which made Tata Martino's resignation from the club so surprising and confusing.
An injury-stricken Argentina hope to recover quickly from a disappointing defeat in Paraguay as they return home to host struggling Peru in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.
The Italian goalkeeping legend believes his pick "should have" won five Ballons d'Or.
For one player, the GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has a clear winner.
The star forward vented his frustrations at the official at one point during the match.
Argentina hope to reestablish a commanding lead in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings as the Albiceleste take on Paraguay to begin the November international break.
Fans wearing any version of a soccer jersey bearing the megastar's name will be denied entry to the upcoming match.
Rodri became the first Ballon d'Or winner of the post-Messi and Ronaldo era but he believes another of his Manchester City team-mates can rival their dominance.
Dom Farrell
Manchester City star Rodri has weighed in on the Ronaldo vs. Messi GOAT debate.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami may have won the Supporters' Shield, but their regular-season title means nothing as they were shocked by ninth-seeded Atlanta United at home to bring their season to an inauspicious end.
Messi could either finish his World Cup career with his 2022 glory, or take in one more tournament.
Atlanta United have dramatically forced a Game Three in their Round One matchup against Supporters' Shield winners Inter Miami as they leveled the best-of-three series in last-gasp fashion.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami go for their first-ever MLS Cup playoff series win as they visit Atlanta United holding a 1-0 lead in their Round One matchup.
Lionel Messi, the football icon and World Cup champion, has given fans a rare glimpse into his post-retirement plans.
Lionel Messi says he has no interest in coaching once his playing days are over, but he does hint at potential interest in another executive role in the sport.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri became Spain's first Ballon d'Or winner for 64 years on Monday. Pep Guardiola believes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have a lot to answer for.
The eight-time winner of football's most prestigious individual prize has spoken out on the outcome of the 2024 ceremony.
Dominic Booth
Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or in 2023, but was the Argentina icon in contention this year?
The two generational talents dominated the award for 15 years. This is when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo won their first Ballon d'Or prizes.
Barcelona left their mark on La Liga this weekend with a powerful 4-0 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
What will be the Ballon d'Or competition look like as Cristiano Ronald head towards retirement?
Lionel Messi won a record eighth Ballon d'Or in 2023. Did the Argentina and Inter Miami superstar make the shortlist for the 2024 award?
Lionel Messi finished the MLS regular season with a flourish, but will he be named MVP for 2024?
Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola’s time together at Barcelona is legendary, but a former Barca defender recently revealed a fiery moment between them.
Brad Guzan did all he possibly could to keep the best attacking unit in MLS at bay, but it just wasn't enough to stop the Inter Miami tidal wave as the Herons won their first-ever playoff match by a nose.
Having led Inter Miami first to the Leagues Cup title and then to the Supporters' Shield, Lionel Messi gets his first taste of MLS Cup playoff action as he gears up for the first game of their Round One matchup against Atlanta United.
Lionel Messi will embark on his first MLS Cup playoff experience as Inter Miami make a push for the 2024 Major League Soccer championship, and the league has crafted a unique spotlight for the Argentine legend.
A former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he would love to see him reignite his rivalry with Lionel Messi in MLS.
Lionel Messi has joined forces with Grammy-winning artist Bad Bunny on a new set of sneakers and cleats from athleticwear giant Adidas.
The MLS side have been invited to participate in next summer's expanded tournament.
Inter Miami have been confirmed as entrants in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with Lionel Messi set to lead their attack.
Argentina icon Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the 2026 World Cup.
The tournament is set to experiment with a brand new, expanded format next summer.
It's the first time since 2003 that neither Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo have been in contention for football's main individual prize.
Lionel Messi has returned to the Argentina national team and now must help lift the side after a disappointing start to the October international window as the Albiceleste host Bolivia on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi and Argentina find themselves in an unexpectedly precarious position as they host CONMEBOL minnows Bolivia on Tuesday evening.
Lionel Messi, the football magician who has brought joy to millions, wasn’t always having fun at Barcelona towards the end of his time there.
New Barcelona star Wojciech Szczesny has revealed a bizarre story of club legend Lionel Messi buying him a beer.
The endless debate over who the true footballing GOAT is — Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo — just got an intriguing new angle.
The world of football just got a little brighter for Argentina fans, as Lionel Messi is fit and ready to return to action for his country.
Lionel Messi returns to the Argentina national team as the Albiceleste get set for a pair of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers in October, the first being a road trip to Venezuela on Thursday.
The buzz around EA Sports FC 25 is reaching fever pitch with the game’s worldwide release just around the corner on September 27, 2024.
Roma legend Francesco Totti has stirred up excitement by placing Jude Bellingham in the same elite category as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Lionel Messi just lifted his 46th career trophy after winning the MLS Supporters' Shield with Inter Miami, but don't expect him to slow down anytime soon.
Lionel Messi may be known for his brilliance on the field, but off the pitch, he's proving to be quite the prankster.
Lionel Messi is ready to lead Inter Miami into the MLS Cup playoffs this month on the back of a Supporters Shield win.
Inter Miami weren't overly impressive in their highly anticipated tilt with the Columbus Crew, but Lionel Messi's quickfire brace made the difference as the Herons secured the Supporters' Shield.
Two MLS title favorites clash with just a short time until the playoffs begin as a banged up Inter Miami travels to meet defending champions Columbus Crew on Wednesday evening.
Lionel Messi enjoyed an action-packed night in Inter Miami's 1-1 MLS draw with Charlotte.
Lionel Messi fans will be thrilled to know that the football legend could be gearing up for an unexpected return to the Club World Cup with Inter Miami
Join the trend and get your hands on the season's hottest jersey. Find out where to snag your Lionel Messi Inter Miami pink kit before they sell out.
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami look to take another step towards the Supporters' Shield as they travel to meet a slipping NYCFC on short rest.
Lionel Messi fans were left surprised when the Argentine legend was benched during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.
Lionel Messi fans, rejoice! The maestro is back on the field, dazzling once again in Inter Miami's 3-1 triumph over Philadelphia Union.
Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has admitted that Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria are “irreplaceable,” while hinting at a new style of play for Argentina as they look toward the future.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have spent two decades competing for football’s crown.
Lionel Messi's return from injury went exactly as planned, as the Inter Miami star scored two goals and assisted the third in a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union, but further decisions will have to be made.
Lionel Messi’s injury update is bringing a ray of sunshine to Inter Miami fans, as the Argentine icon is showing positive signs of recovery and could soon make his much-anticipated return to the pitch.
Lionel Messi's son, Thiago Messi, has made quite the impression on the pitch, scoring a brilliant long-range goal for Inter Miami's U13s in their 10-1 season-opening victory.
Luis Suarez couldn’t hold back the tears after Lionel Messi sent a touching video message following Suarez’s final match for Uruguay.
Lionel Messi won a record eighth Ballon d'Or for the 2022/23 season, but it's very likely to be his last of the kind, with the Argentine now playing in Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi has been sidelined since suffered an ankle injury in the Copa America final and Inter Miami's star attraction looks to have suffered another setback.
Kylian Mbappe’s social media took the football world by storm on Wednesday night, but not in the way anyone expected.
Lionel Messi continues to make headlines in Major League Soccer (MLS), but this time, it's without even stepping onto the pitch.
Lionel Messi is edging closer to a return from injury, according to Inter Miami boss Tata Martino.
Lionel Messi didn't play in Inter Miami's 2-0 win over Cincinnati, but he was still the centre of attention as Tom Brady watched the MLS action unfold.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have long been considered the greatest goal-scorers in modern football.
Angel Di Maria, who played with Messi and Ronaldo, calls Messi the GOAT based on one key metric. He won the 2022 World Cup with Messi at PSG and Argentina and the 2014 Champions League with Ronaldo at Real Madrid. What makes Messi the greatest to him?
Brad Cox
Former Argentina international Angel Di Maria has joined the GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Lionel Messi might be sidelined with an ankle injury, but his bodyguard Yassine Chueko is making headlines with his intense training routine.
Argentina continued their phenomenal era of success under Lionel Scaloni with success at the Copa America over the summer. However, Lionel Messi will be absent from the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia
Inter Miami will have to wait a little longer to see Lionel Messi in action with his injury return date still unknown.
Sergio Aguero has offered an insight on when Lionel Messi will opt for retirement from football.
Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has offered an open response over when Lionel Messi will return from injury.
Climate activists from Futuro Vegetal vandalized Lionel Messi's £10 million family villa in Ibiza, claiming the rich are to blame for the climate crisis.
Defending Leagues Cup champions Inter Miami look to secure a spot in the knockout stage as they meet strong Mexican side Tigres in the group stage on Saturday. Will Lionel Messi play?
Abhinav Sharma
Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the match in the second half of extra time as Argentina defended the Copa America crown by winning the 2024 title after an injury to a tearful Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi was hoping to sign off at the Copa America 2024 in style, but instead his tournament ended in a tearful goodbye as injury forced him out of the final.
The 2024 Copa America has concluded, but which teams, players and managers have won the most titles in history?
Lionel Messi captained Argentina at the 2024 Copa America in what could be his final appearance at the tournament.
The Copa America 2024 kicked off on June 20 in the USA, with Lionel Messi hoping to win the Golden Boot and defend Argentina's title. The Sporting News tracked the top scorers from the tournament.
Argentina are aiming to defend their Copa America title in 2024 with Lionel Messi set for a key role once again.
Will Lionel Messi play for Argentina at Copa America 2024? When is the next match for Messi? The Sporting News has got you covered with Messi's fixtures at Copa America 2024.
Which players have scored the most goals at the Copa America in history? The Sporting News takes a look.
C Darío Rodríguez
Lionel Messi's first full season in Major League Soccer has quickly turned into a record-breaking campaign as all-time marks have started to fall seemingly on a weekly basis, and now he is at it for Argentina too.
Defending champions Argentina look like the team to beat at the 2024 Copa America, but a potential injury to Lionel Messi could dampen those hopes of back-to-back CONMEBOL titles.
It was one-way traffic across the 90 minutes at MetLife Stadium, but it took Argentina 88 minutes to find the winner as Lautaro Martinez delivered the winner off the bench to down Chile in the Copa America group stage.
Argentina head to the Big Apple on Tuesday, June 25, to take on Chile at Copa America 2024.
Lionel Messi and Argentina struggled throughout much of their 2024 Copa America opener against Canada, but managed to see it through with a 2-0 win thanks to their talisman and his magical influence.
Argentina were forced to work for their 2-0 victory over Canada in the opening game of the Copa America tournament.
