The Latest Breaking News from Lionel Messi

World Cup 2026 Fantasy Football: Best XI, captain picks and tips for every budget

World Cup 2026 has 104 matches – can you turn them all to your advantage and bank those fantasy football points?

FourFourTwo · Jun 5

World Cup Soccer Quotes to Live By: Messi vs Ronaldo

Beyond their iconic pitch rivalry, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo share a surprisingly similar outlook on life. Here are 10 quotes that define their legendary careers.

Kiplinger · Jun 5

70ft Lionel Messi statue taken down due to safety fears months after unveiling

A 70ft Lionel Messi statue erected in India has been taken down just months later due to safety concerns.

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Messi era with another World Cup title

Argentina, seeking back-to-back World Cup titles, faces fitness concerns for key players, including Lionel Messi, ahead of the 2026 tournament. Messi, nearing retirement from international soccer, aims to cap his career with another championship, a feat not achieved since Brazil in 1962.

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Pep Guardiola 'to reject Inter Miami offer' as Lionel Messi reunion snubbed

Spaniard set to turn down sensational reunion with one of football’s all-time legends after leaving Manchester City

Evening Standard · Jun 4

Players to watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will play for Argentina in a record sixth World Cup at the age of 39. In the third instalment of a five-part series on players expected to make a mark at the tournament, RFI profiles a striker who holds his country's record for goals and appearances.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 4

Old but Gold: How Ronaldo & Co. Defied Father Time to Reach Another World Cup

Playing past 35 was once rare. But due to advances in nutrition and training, the sport’s top—and oldest—stars are set for the big stage.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 4

First contact: Jordan's rise to the global stage

Jordan will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the final instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the team's voyage into history.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 4

West Bengal ex-sports minister Aroop Biswas skips police summons in Messi event chaos case

Former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas has requested a two-week delay to appear before police. He faces accusations of black-marketing tickets, extortion, and cheating related to the Lionel Messi event. The organiser alleges Biswas used his position to influence the programme. The event itself saw chaos and vandalism. Biswas…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

The Most Expensive Squads at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Some of the world’s most expensive players will be on show this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 3