How Lionel Messi Became A Billionaire

The Argentine superstar is one of just four athletes to have joined the three-comma club while still active in their ...

Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?

The World Cup is set to be the swansong for some big names, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but who else?
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The Soccer 100: Lionel Messi — The greatest of all time

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 ...

Lionel Messi Has One Final Hurdle to Clear Before His Record Sixth 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 ...
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The most surprising World Cup upsets in history

Few results were more surprising than Senegal’s victory over France in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup. France ...

Messi's world: Breaking down the star's World Cup records and stats for Argentina

Lionel Messi is back after winning an elusive title in 2022. Here’s a look at his numbers for Argentina as he heads into his ...

Chelsea launch new home kit

Chelsea have unveiled their new home kit for the 2026-27 season, which features a "refreshed" club crest. The Blues have ...