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 ...

FC Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has been dubbed the 'King of Football" and the “best footballer of all time” after clinching a ...

The world's most iconic athlete will meet one of America's most iconic college sports cathedrals when Argentina takes on ...

Ranking the best footballers of all time is no easy task. The game has evolved so much over its history that comparing a ...

Once photographed as a baby in the arms of Lionel Messi, Barcelona's teen prodigy could even eclipse the Argentinian great ...

The squads and the superstars are in their final preparations. Let's answer some big World Cup questions before the curtain ...

Discover Luka Modric's journey from modest beginnings to soccer fame, showcasing his immense skill and numerous awards. Can ...

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

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 ...

Who are 10 players who are expected to make a splash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Some are expected and some might surprise ...

Argentina are preparing for their debut at the 2026 World Cup with several players dealing with injuries, including Lionel ...

Lionel Messi has been given a special perk at Argentina's World Cup training base that has not been afforded to any other ...