Xavi said he first saw Messi train at 16, in the same touring squad, and immediately recognised something different.

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has backed his club and Argentina legend Lionel Messi for a record-extending ninth Ballon d'Or win, saying that nobody is doing the things he has done at the age of 39 in the sport

Lionel Messi headed a goal and provided an assist as Inter Miami won the Campeones Cup on Wednesday, beating Cruz Azul 2-0 in the annual clash between Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX champions.

The 2026 Ballon d'Or winner is chosen by journalists from top 100 FIFA-ranked countries, who vote from a 30-player shortlist based on strict criteria set by France Football.

Lionel Messi is set to don the Argentina jersey for one last time, the country's football association has confirmed.

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant long-range goal as Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by Nashville in the MLS.

Lionel Messi is poised to become the majority shareholder at second-division side Eldense, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.

Ferran Torres, whose goal against Argentina won the World Cup for Spain in July, leads a 30-man list for the men's Ballon d'Or revealed on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi's son, Mateo, achieved further success in his budding football career by leading Inter Miami Academy to the Naples Cup title.

Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star's first match since announcing his retirement from international football.