Lionel Messi Receives Rare Honor
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Lionel Messi is only the third soccer player to receive the award as an individual. The previous recipients were Xavi Hernandez and Iker Casillas, who were jointly honored at the 2012 ceremony following Spain’s UEFA Euro triumph that year.
Lionel Messi is one of the world’s best soccer players and plays for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read about his teams, awards, wife, height, and more.
During a physical battle for possession, Thiago took a hard kick while contesting the ball. He managed to get a touch on it first and then immediately absorbed a heavy blow to the shin, before showing that he is not defined solely by his last name, but also by the way he handles situations like this at such a young age.
Argentina’s World Cup title defense draws a frenzy in Kansas City as Messi nurses a hamstring strain
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni revealed his 26-man World Cup roster last week. It is headlined by Messi, who turns 39 in less than a month, and features 17 players that were on the team that triumphed four years ago against France in the final in Qatar.
Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup
Don Garber believes Lionel Messi has brought Major League Soccer a level of attention the league had never seen before. It goes beyond the goals and Inter Miami’s results.
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Lionel Messi's World Cup farewell confirmed: Soccer legend in Argentina squad despite injury scare
Argentina, the reigning world champions, released their 26-man squad on Thursday night, just over two weeks before they begin the group stage against Algeria in Kansas City.
Scenes of Messi singing in front of his teammates, a glimpse into his competitive drive and more from a project focused on the GOAT's impact
An elite group of players from Argentina, France and Germany are seeking their second World Cup titles in North America this summer.
Billionaire Jorge Mas has been good for Lionel Messi, helping the Argentine superstar monetize his global superstardom on the US stage. Messi, in turn, has been very good for Jorge Mas. Just over a year after Messi stunned the sports world by leaving Paris ...
Get to know the partners of the 2026 World Cup stars, including Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and Cristiano Ronaldo's fiancée, Georgina Rodríguez