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Which player has scored the highest percentage of their team’s goals at a World Cup?

Plus: World Cup winners with no domestic honours, and why Australia are unofficial world champions

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo club, becomes 2nd player to score in 5 World Cups

Lionel Messi achieved his 200th international appearance for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria. At 38, he joins an elite group of footballers with such longevity. Messi's illustrious career includes a World Cup title, multiple Copa América triumphs, and numerous World Cup records, solidifying his status…

The Economic Times

Incredible All-Time World Cup Records Lionel Messi Could Break This Summer

The greatest player of all time is on the verge of owning many of the World Cup’s most prestigious records.

Sports Illustrated

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How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?

With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now three weeks away, AFP Sport has written up an overview of the leading contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals (world ranking in brackets):

Bangkok Post

The 10 Players With the Most Goals in a Calendar Year—Ranked

No players in soccer history have ever dominated a calendar year quite like these.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Addresses Past Mexico Clashes, Gives Verdict on Liga MX, MLS Rivalry

The Argentine star spoke in depth about all things Mexican soccer.

Sports Illustrated

‘If I Have to’—Casemiro Gives Neymar 2026 World Cup Verdict

Injuries have limited Neymar to 30 appearances over the last two years.

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‘Wanted to Kill Me’—Real Madrid Star Hilariously Reveals Minor Spat With Lionel Messi

Franco Mastantuono featured from the start in Lionel Messi’s final World Cup qualifier match of his career.

Sports Illustrated

Volkswagen Is Making a New Truck Without Ford's Help

You know that times are tough in the automotive industry when even a juggernaut like Volkswagen must forge alliances to bring a new product to the market. The second-generation Amarok is essentially a reskinned Ford Ranger, a stark departure from its all-VW predecessor. The original model is still around in…

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Players who scored a hat-trick after starting on the bench

From the Premier League to the Euros and the Bundesliga, a look at the players who came off the bench and scored a hat-trick...

FourFourTwo

Lionel Messi's Top 20 Matches Ever

Lionel Messi's 20 best matches in honor of his professional debut 20 years ago.

Sports Illustrated

From triumph to tears in 47 seconds! Lionel Messi’s nightmarish Argentina debut

Lionel Messi’s international debut for Argentina in 2005 is often remembered as a nightmare beginning for the player who would go on to become one of the greatest footballers of all time.

The Times of India

How to watch Argentina vs Colombia: TV channel and live stream for Copa America final

Massive showdown in Miami

Evening Standard

How to buy Argentina Copa América finals tickets

Tickets to see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Sunday's Copa América finals in Miami are still available for as little as $974.

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FourFourTwo

Has Lionel Messi played his final ever Copa America match? Argentina captain a risk for quarter-final clash

Lionel Messi might have played the final Copa America match of his career

The Times of India

Messi may skip Argentina's Copa America game against Peru to rest

Lionel Messi, who recently celebrated his 37th birthday, might be absent from Argentina's upcoming Copa America match against Peru due to a thigh injury. The team has already secured a spot in the next round after winning their first two games.

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Lionel Messi's Potential Participation In Paris Olympics Sparks Speculation

Argentina's U23 team qualifies for Paris Olympics, sparking speculation about Messi's potential participation in both Copa América and Olympics.

International Business Times

Chinese Cities Pull Argentina Matches After Messi No-show

Sports bosses in China have cancelled two friendly matches featuring world champions Argentina, after their star man Lionel Messi failed to turn out for his club in a Hong Kong exhibition match.

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Latin Times

From Ronaldinho to Mbappé: Lionel Messi's Best Teammates Throughout His Career

Messi has had the privilege to share teams with some of the best players of his generation. We take a look at five of them.

FourFourTwo

Lionel Messi's best ever goals

In a career filled with memorable moments, we take a look at the Argentine's most special strikes throughout the years...

Chicago Sun-Times

Lionel Messi’s status for Inter Miami match vs. Fire still unclear

Messi has missed four of Inter Miami’s last five matches, plus another for Argentina, over the last month. The Fire are offering discounts for 2024 season tickets to fans attending Wednesday’s match, regardless of whether Messi plays.

The Times of India

Lionel Messi skips Argentina's last practice before World Cup qualifier in Bolivia

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi was notably absent from Argentina's recent practice session on the eve of their World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami unveiling edges closer after kit reveal in New York store emerges

The Argentina legend is yet to officially be announced by his new MLS employers but is expected to sign for the franchise imminently following the expiry of his PSG contract

Manchester Evening News

'End of the GOAT era' - Cristiano Ronaldo fans make Lionel Messi point as Inter Miami transfer confirmed

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is reportedly set to sign for the MLS franchise part-owned by Manchester United favourite David Beckham after leaving PSG.

The Independent UK

PSG to shift focus following likely exit of Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi’s impending exit from Paris Saint-Germain could mark the beginning of the end of the French soccer club’s era of excess

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