Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it’s what he did again yesterday at the World Cup.

Lionel Messi might struggle to win the normal Ballon d’Or at the ceremony in London in October – even if Argentina secure a second successive World Cup this summer. The South American did not even ...

The superstars have turned up at the 2026 World Cup. Off-pitch issues hovered over the tournament, but the football has delivered. Hydration breaks, the four-panel Trionda, and a 48-team field have ...

When presented with the choice of winning another Ballon d’Or or defending Argentina’s World Cup title, Lionel Messi didn’t hesitate: “World Cup.” The rightly revered icon has the rare luxury of ...

The two names most commonly associated with the Ballon d’Or are unquestionably Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The legendary pairing of the game have won the award a combined 13 times and ...