Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved.

The Argentina football team carry more than just a trophy into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, ...

Lionel Messi is preparing for what could be his final World Cup with Argentina, aiming to retain the trophy he won in Qatar ...

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

Lionel Messi wrote yet another memorable chapter in his journey with the Argentina national team. This Tuesday, the great number 10 became the player with the most assists in the history of ...

Angel Di Maria was asked to weigh in on the eternal debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, delivering a firm ...

Lionel Scaloni also revealed the incredible power wielded by Argentina’s star man.

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 ...

La Albiceleste's most-capped player (198 appearances) and all-time leading scorer (116 goals), Messi also holds the record for most World Cup appearances (26 games) and minutes played (2,314+) as he's ...

The big two aren't considered the greatest players in World Cup history.

Lionel Messi's status as one of the greatest footballers in history was already well-established before the 2022 World Cup, but his victory in Qatar solidified his claim to this title. Widely ...

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