Long before Lionel Messi became the face of Argentine football, Spain had already become a major part of his life. He moved to Barcelona at just 13 years old and grew into one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

Lionel Messi will play one final game for the Argentina national team.

Lionel Messi and Argentina delivered one of the defining moments of the 2026 World Cup when they overturned a late deficit to beat England 2-1 in the semifinal in Atlanta, a result that denied the Three Lions their first appearance in a World Cup final in 60 years.

MADRID (AP) — Lionel Messi 's new team in Spain has hired Javi Calleja as coach. Second-division Eldense said Wednesday that Calleja had been hired on a contract until June 2028. He has first-division experience with Spanish clubs Villarreal and Alaves,

A few miles from Rosario, the Argentine city where Lionel Messi was born, the soccer star's family has unveiled plans to build a 15,000-seat stadium.

Lionel Messi has the chance to win his 48th career trophy on Wednesday night as Inter Miami eye a historic victory. Messi currently holds the record for the most trophies ever won by a player, and