Lionel Messi
Ronaldinho hails Messi after Argentina legend retires from international football
Ronaldinho paid tribute to Lionel Messi after his final Argentina game, recalling their Barcelona bond and celebrating the captain’s record-breaking career.
Ballon d'Or 2026: Top 5 contenders ranked by goals and assists, Yamal misses out
Harry Kane tops the Ballon d’Or 2026 goal contributions chart with 81 combined goals and assists, ahead of Messi and Mbappé, as Lamine Yamal misses the top five.
Argentina's new captain emerges after Lionel Messi's retirement
Cristian Romero becomes Argentina’s new captain after Lionel Messi’s retirement, with Scaloni backing the Atlético Madrid defender to lead a new era today.
Ecuador's 2026 Ballon d'Or juror snubs Mbappe and Yamal, votes for Messi
Ecuador’s Ballon d’Or juror Patricio Cornejo Garcés backs Lionel Messi for 2026 after 45 goals, 30 assists in 49 matches, an MLS Cup and a World Cup final run.
Messi becomes all-time leading goalscorer in finals after Campeones Cup goal
Lionel Messi breaks the record for most goals in football finals, reaches 100 for Inter Miami and wins his 48th trophy in a historic career milestone today.
Ballon d'Or 2026: David Beckham backs Messi ahead of Mbappe and Yamal
David Beckham backs Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d'Or after Inter Miami's Campeones Cup win, citing his World Cup brilliance and naming Kane and Mbappé.
The real reason Lionel Messi is still in Argentina's squad after retirement
Messi's final Argentina farewell: the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner faces Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium after retiring from international football.
Ballon d'Or 2026: Petr Cech names who should win the award ahead of Mbappe and Yamal
Petr Cech surprises fans with his pick for the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner, backing Lionel Messi amid fierce competition from Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.
Ballon d'Or 2026: Full 30-man nominee list featuring Lamine Yamal and Mbappe
France Football unveils the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, featuring stars like Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, and African talent Sadio Mané.
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