MUNDIAL's Issue 24 cover story 'A Boy Called Lionel' delves into how Barcelona unearthed Lionel Messi back in 2000.

Ousmane Dembele stands as the absolute favourite ahead of next month’s Ballon d’Or gala in Paris. Having led Paris Saint-Germain to their maiden Champions League triumph last season, many expect the Frenchman to beat Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal to ...

Lionel Messi has sent a message to Barcelona as the Inter Miami forward celebrates an 'amazing' anniversary. It was on this day in 2004 that Messi made his La Liga debut as he was introduced late on in their 1-0 win at Espanyol.

Though he’s now showcasing his magic in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi’s name will forever be synonymous with one club: FC Barcelona. Spanning an incredible 23 years—from the famous moment he signed a contract on a napkin as a boy ...

Yet another hat-trick from the 32-year-old sent Ernesto Valverde's side back to the top of La Liga as the forward displayed his dead-ball prowess

Messi led the league for shots, through balls and big chances created, outperforming his expected goals by more than six. He’s 13 goals over ‘average’ since joining Miami, keeping up the kind of finishing overperformance that has been a through line across his career.