Liberated from the burden of history, 39-year-old will be the sharpest mind on the field as he attempts to write a last ...

Lionel Messi adds another milestone to his legendary career as he receives the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports for ...

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 ...

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has made history by winning the prestigious 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. Here is everything you need to know about Spain's highest cultural honour ...

The latest World Cup presents an opportunity to make history, and North America's expanded tournament this summer could be ...

Kylian Mbappe was one of the best players at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. His performance in the final against Argentina is ...

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

Inter Miami CF star and reigning world champion Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, ...

Angel Di Maria has rated the chances of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or after the FIFA World Cup.

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

With an average ticket price of $1,557, Arlington's World Cup venue ranks among the most expensive of the U.S.'s 11 sites.