Lionel Messi more than doubled his salary to $25 million (approx. Rs 257 crore) in his new contract with Inter Miami and earns more more than twice as much as the second-highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min.

The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to several debutants.

Lionel Messi says Argentina fans are right to dream of a second straight World Cup crown, but warns other contenders, including France and Spain, "are in better shape".

Argentina captain Lionel Messi, accompanied by Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, was evacuated from the stadium in 25 minutes due to crowd trouble and vandalism in Kolkata

Controversy surrounds the Argentine Football Association less than two months before the nation's FIFA World Cup title defence.

Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Thursday said that Lionel Messi's Argentina football team allegedly deceived the state by not coming to play a match even after receiving money for it.

The 20-year-old Argentinian was accused of making a racist insult towards Vinicius Jr in February, while covering his mouth with his shirt.

Lionel Messi is expected to call time on his international career after the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi, 38, has not formally confirmed he plans to play in the World Cup but played a full part in Argentina's qualification campaign for the finals.

The game at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires was arranged after the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain on March 27 in Qatar was called off because of the conflict in West Asia.

UEFA said Sunday that the game between Argentina and Spain known as Finalissima that was supposed to be held in Qatar has been cancelled after the widening Middle East war.

Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House.

Lionel Messi put aside his aversion to politics Thursday and walked alongside Donald Trump at the White House to commemorate his club championship with Inter Miami, handing the US president a rare photo-op.

Lionel Messi, who captains Argentina and currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS), reflected on missed opportunities.

Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning icon and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi opened up on his post-retirement plans.

Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning football icon Lionel Messi extended Happy New Year wishes to his fans and shared a picture with his family on Thursday.

Lionel Messi's three-day tour saw unprecedented public frenzy and massive crowds in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.

Lionel Messi offered prayers in Hindu tradition with the chant 'Har Har Mahadev' during his visit to Vantara