World Champions Argentina are all reportedly going to play friendlies against top European nations in 2024. Argentina to play friendlies in Europe Portugal, England, Germany, the Netherlands or France possibilities Fixtures to be announced later this year WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine national team took the world by storm during the Qatar World Cup in December of 2022, winning the most es...Full Story »

Thierry Henry has defended Lionel Messi's spell at Paris Saint-Germain, claiming he couldn't be "the boss" alongside Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. WHAT HAPPENED? Messi failed to live up to expectations during his two-year spell at PSG, and left the club upon the expiration of his contract in June before joining Inter Miami in MLS. While he scored 32 goals in 75 matches, that was way down on the n...Full Story »

Eden Hazard quit the Premier League four years ago to join Real Madrid from Chelsea. Eden Hazard left Real Madrid at the end of last season (Image: GETTY) Eden Hazard has been backed to make a sensational return to the Premier League. Former Belgium manager Georges Leekens believes the former Chelsea hero still has what it takes to perform at the top level before seeing out his career like Lio...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo said his rivalry with Lionel Messi "is gone," with the pair having already "changed the history of football." The duo has dominated the sport for over a decade, winning a combined 79 trophies and being the only two players to have scored over 800 goals each. "I don't see things like that, the rivalry is gone," Ronaldo said. "It was good, spectators liked it. "Those who lik...Full Story »

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland lead the 30-player list of candidates for the 2023 Ballon d'Or award after France Football magazine announced the nominees Wednesday. Messi's nomination comes a year after he was omitted from the shortlist. Should he win the men's Ballon d'Or this year, it would mark his eighth time winning the award -- the second most is Cristiano Ronaldo with five. In Februar...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has jumped to the defence of the Saudi Pro League again, this time insisting it is more competitive than his homeland's top flight. WHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in a lucrative deal in January after leaving Manchester United. Many top names have followed the Portugal hero to the Middle East and many have been criticised for following the money to Saudi Arabia - desp...Full Story »

Neymar claims to have experienced "hell" alongside Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain, with the pair failing to "make history" in France. WHAT HAPPENED? Both are now taking on new challenges away from Parc des Princes, with moves made in the summer of 2023. Messi has, after two years with the Ligue 1 champions, rediscovered his spark in the United States with Inter Miami. Neymar, meanwhile,...Full Story »

LAFC star Carlos Vela has discussed Lionel Messi's impact on MLS in relation to that of another giant of the game, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Vela's side face Messi's Inter Miami this Sunday, and the former Arsenal man has been discussing the difference between two of the biggest names ever to play in the American top flight. Ibrahimovic spent two seasons with LA Galaxy, making light work of the le...Full Story »

The football icon's other half was seen hugging his teammate Jordi Alba in a hilarious case of what seemed like mistaken identity. Antonella got confused between Messi and Jordi AlbaShe then realised at the last moment before laughing it off Messi, 36, now plies his trade with David Beckham's MLS side Inter Miami. And the World Cup winner has lifted his first trophy since leaving PSG this sum...Full Story »

Miss BumBum Suzy Cortez is perhaps the biggest Lionel Messi fan on the planet given the amount of tattoos she's got of the Argentine icon across her body Former Miss BumBum winner Suzy Cortez is Lionel Messi mad (Image: SUZY CORTEZ) The Lionel Messi-mad Suzy Cortez has dedicated large parts of her skin to the 36-year-old and her latest antics further prove her love for the footballer. The Bra...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's impact has reached further heights, with two of his Inter Miami team-mates set for their first USMNT call-up. WHAT HAPPENED? Having recently emphatically claimed Leagues Cup glory just days ago, both Benjamin Cremaschi and Drake Callender are said to have been added to the USMNT roster ahead of their upcoming friendlies with both Uzbekistan and Oman, reports FOX Sports. THE BI...Full Story »

Lionel Messi is not only arguably the greatest football player of all time but according to one fan, he ranks as the best in folding clothes too. The seven-time Ballon d'Or is considered by many to be the greatest to ever play the sport given his remarkable achievements at both club and international level. Despite leaving Europe after 19 years spent largely with Barcelona and his last two y...Full Story »

The two football icons could be set for a surprising reunion in the Saudi Pro League, several years on from their Real Madrid and Barcelona El Clasico days. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could be set for one last dance with a potential loan move to the Saudi Pro League on the cards. Messi has once again been linked to join Saudi Arabia's soccer league just months after rejecting their adva...Full Story »

Argentina's World Cup winning head coach, Lionel Scaloni has come forward to defend Lionel Messi's move to MLS and the league's current level of play. WHAT HAPPENED? Scaloni, Argentina's manager, has stepped forward to defend Messi's decision to join MLS, as he continues to make waves with Inter Miami. Despite critics, Scaloni sees Messi's move as acceptable, citing his continued impressive p...Full Story »

Antoine Griezmann has admitted that he's following the exploits of the "incredible" Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, with the Atletico Madrid forward saying that he still hopes to end his career playing in MLS. Messi, 36, has scored in every one of his Inter Miami appearances so far with nine goals in six matches, including in a 4-1 win at Philadelphia Union on Tuesday to reach the Leagues Cup fi...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's MLS debut has been postponed after he helped Inter Miami progress to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup. WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine scored a brace in an eight-goal thriller between Inter Miami and FC Dallas in the round of 16 of the Leagues Cup. Messi's side progressed to the quarterfinals after winning the penalty shootout 5-3 and will next face Charlotte FC - the team the...Full Story »

Neymar could follow former team-mate Lionel Messi to MLS this summer, with LAFC preparing a sensational move for the Brazilian star. WHAT HAPPENED? Neymar has reportedly informed Paris Saint-Germain that he wants to leave this summer as the Brazilian eyes a return to his former side, Barcelona. Amid the possibility of Neymar exiting the French champions, MLS clubs have suddenly shown interest...Full Story »

The Brazil and PSG star has been linked with a move to join Lionel Messi in America, with Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino opting against bringing the 31-year-old to the Premier League. Neymar could make a surprise move to join former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi in MLS amid growing uncertainty at PSG. The Brazilian winger has been heavily linked with a transfer away from the Ligue 1 team fo...Full Story »

Andres Iniesta won't reunite with Lionel Messi in USA as he is close to joining UAE Pro League side Emirates Club FC. Iniesta set to join Emirates Club FC in UAE Won't reunite with Lionel Messi Inter Miami wanted to sign the Spaniard WHAT HAPPENED? The Barcelona legend is set to arrive in Dubai on Monday and will sign for Ras Al-Khaimah-based club Emirates Club FC, according to Fernand...Full Story »

Javier Mascherano believes Lionel Messi made the right decision by snubbing a summer move to Barcelona or Al-Hilal in favour of joining Inter Miami. WHAT HAPPENED? Having played with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner both at Barcelona and for Argentina, few players know Messi as well as Mascherano. The former midfielder has hailed his old team-mate as the best in the world, and suggested his ...Full Story »