Lionel Messi
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sportsScaloni Hopes Messi Delays Retirement for 2026 World Cup
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni wants Lionel Messi to continue playing, dreading life without the star and drawing parallels to Maradona's exit.
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sportsCristiano Ronaldo Named to Portugal's 2026 World Cup Squad for Record Sixth Appearance
At age 41, soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo joins Portugal's roster for his sixth World Cup, seeking the only major title missing from his career.
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sportsMessi Doubles MLS Base Salary, Earns More Than Twice As Much As Any Other Player
Lionel Messi's new Inter Miami contract pays him $25 million base salary, more than double the next highest MLS player.
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sportsPaulo Dybala Left Off Argentina's Preliminary 2026 World Cup Roster
Roma star Paulo Dybala is not on Argentina's preliminary 55-man World Cup squad, signaling an end to his international career.
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sportsWorld Cup 2026: Kansas City Emerges as Surprise Hub for Top Teams
Despite being the smallest host city, Kansas City attracts Argentina, England, and the Netherlands as their base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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sportsMessi Shatters MLS Record Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi becomes fastest player to reach 100 regular-season goal contributions in MLS history.
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sportsMessi Draws Record Crowd in Toronto World Cup Dress Rehearsal
Toronto FC's clash with Messi's Inter Miami drew a record 44,828 fans, serving as a test run for 2026 World Cup operations at BMO Field.
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sportsGuillermo 'Memo' Ochoa to Make Historic Sixth World Cup Appearance Before Retirement
Mexican legend Guillermo Ochoa is set for a record sixth World Cup in 2026, after which he will retire from football.