Lionel Messi
FIFA sends message to Lionel Messi ahead of farewell game for Argentina
FIFA has sent a message to Lionel Messi as he is set to play his farewell game for Argentina against Benin Republic at El Monumental on October 6.
Lionel Messi returns to Argentina national team despite announcing international retirement
Lionel Messi will play Argentina's October 6 farewell friendly against Benin Republic after retiring, as Chiqui Tapia confirms his last national-team appearance.
Diego Simeone backs Messi over Yamal and Mbappe for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Diego Simeone backs Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his World Cup display while dismissing Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe as top contenders.
Ronaldo, Messi top list of highest-paid sports stars per sponsored Instagram post
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the world's highest-paid athletes on Instagram, earning $3.2m per sponsored post, ahead of Messi, Kohli, Neymar and LeBron James globally.
Lionel Messi leads 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees with most nominations
Lionel Messi earns his 17th Ballon d’Or nomination, moving within one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s record 18, as Mbappé and Kane lead the 2026 challengers in London.
Lionel Messi acquires Spanish club: 10 active footballers who own clubs
Lionel Messi’s Eldense takeover highlights 10 active footballers, including Ronaldo and Mbappé, building football club ownership portfolios while still playing.
Ballon d'Or 2026: Petr Cech snubs Kane, Mbappe and Yamal as he names his preferred choice
Petr Cech backs Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d’Or as Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal challenge the eight-time winner for football’s top prize.
Zidane names Messi Greatest Footballer of All Time, snubs Ronaldo, Pele and Maradona
Zinedine Zidane is backing Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, calling him football’s GOAT after 45 goals and 30 assists for Inter Miami at age 39 last season.
2026 Ballon d’Or: Ronaldo, Raphinha among biggest names missing from nominees list
France Football announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, featuring stars like Harry Kane while Cristiano Ronaldo misses out again.
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