Football
Messi Tops MLS Scoring Chart After Nashville Draw
Messi's strike made it 19 goals this season as Inter Miami led Nashville 2:1, but Sam Surridge's late equalizer secured a 2:2 draw.
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Mbappé Makes His Case for the Ballon d'Or
Mbappé says last season's form set him apart, invoking Messi and Ronaldo as the standard-bearers of an award he believes only special players win.
Scaloni's Argentina future in doubt as Samuel departs
Walter Samuel is leaving Scaloni's coaching staff as the Argentina boss weighs a new contract amid Messi's retirement and unpaid AFA bonuses.
Lewandowski scores again as Chicago Fire draw with Miami
The 38-year-old struck early with a volley in Chicago's clash with Inter Miami, extending his scoring run to three straight MLS matches.
Inter Miami's Messi Face Lewandowski's Chicago Fire
Messi's second-placed Inter Miami travel to face Lewandowski's Chicago Fire, while Griezmann's Orlando City host Miranchuk's Atlanta in MLS.
Messi Set to Become Majority Owner of Eldense
The Inter Miami star has reached a preliminary deal to buy Segunda División strugglers Eldense, pending approval from Spain's Sports Council.
Cristian Romero Named Argentina Captain
Coach Lionel Scaloni handed the armband to defender Cristian Romero after Lionel Messi's international retirement, passing over Lautaro Martínez and Tagliafico.
Messi Earns 17th Ballon d'Or Nomination
Messi joins the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, one behind Ronaldo's record of 18 nominations, as Ronaldo misses the list entirely.
Harry Kane favourite for 2026 Ballon d'Or, Ronaldo snubbed
Kane leads the 30-man shortlist after 73 goals for Bayern, with Messi, Mbappe and Yamal as rivals; Ronaldo misses out despite his Saudi title.
Messi and Ronaldo to Play Together in Tevez's Farewell Match
Carlos Tevez says he convinced Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to feature on the same team at his December farewell game in La Bombonera.
Argentina to Pause Every Match for Messi Tribute
AFA will stop all matches in the 10th minute nationwide for a minute of applause after Messi announced his retirement from the national team.
MLS Clubs Return to U.S. Open Cup in Full for 2027
All 27 U.S.-based MLS clubs will enter the 2027 U.S. Open Cup, joining at the Round of 64 in July, ending the league's partial withdrawal since 2023.
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team
After 21 years and 125 goals, Messi ends his Argentina career, revealing he wrote the decision weeks ago, shortly after his father's death.