Lionel Messi will play for Argentina in a record sixth World Cup at the age of 39. In the third instalment of a five-part ...

Lionel Messi is one of the world’s best soccer players and plays for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read about his ...

Argentina's golden generation is back for more glory and bettors can get excellent value on La Albiceleste ...

Lionel Messi is back after winning an elusive title in 2022. Here’s a look at his numbers for Argentina as he heads into his ...

Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?

For many, the Messi-Ronaldo debate was settled once and for all when Messi inspired Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar.

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni reveals Lionel Messi will decide his own retirement date. The coach explains the elite ...

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal discusses Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons ahead of Spain's 2026 World Cup campaign.

The World Cup is one week away, meaning the biggest event in the world is upon us. Here are our top story lines, from U.S.

Ahead of the 2026 event, we try to predict the best player from each continent. Predicting the Best Player of Every Continent ...