Jose Angel “Cote” faced some of football’s best during a career that took him from Sporting Gijón to Roma, Porto, Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Eibar, and Osasuna, yet in his view only one opponent was beyond defending. Former Spanish U-21 player identified that name instantly after receiving the Peña Isma award.

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero isn't concerned about Lionel Messi being fit enough to play in the 2026 World Cup.

Nashville SC striker Sam Surridge has stated that it feels 'surreal' to be ahead of Lionel Messi in the race for the golden boot in Major League Soccer [MLS].

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni's spoken about Lionel Messi’s possible participation in the 2026 FIFA World cup admitting the final decision rests solely with the Inter Miami star.

Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world. Even after losing and a subpar performance against Germany in the World Cup final, Messi was still chosen as the Golden Ball winner, which goes to the best player of the tournament.

Inter Miami will take on Charlotte FC today, September 13, 2025. The match will be played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. It will be Inter Miami’s first MLS match since late August,

Olympique Marseille captain Leonardo Balerdi reckons his compatriot Franco Mastantuono has a lot to achieve before he can be compared with the iconic Lionel Messi.

Italian legend Gianluigi Buffon surprised the soccer world by leaving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo out of his pick for the greatest player he ever faced.