Lionel Messi
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‘Ronaldo and I clicked from the very first touch of the ball. I don’t want to compare him against Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, but Il Fenomeno was the best’ Youri Djorkaeff’s verdict on three modern-day legends
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former France midfielder played with the Brazilian Ronaldo at Inter

‘With Lionel Messi, Argentina will be a major contender again for this World Cup. He knows better than anyone what the team needs’ Javier Zanetti assesses Argentina’s chances this summer
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Argentina skipper believes his successor will again be vital for the Albiceleste this summer

Is Messi playing at World Cup 2026?
By Chris Nee published
Will Argentina captain Lionel Messi feature at the World Cup?

‘Lionel Messi didn’t need the World Cup to be among the greatest of all time, but he deserved it. He brought glory to Argentina’ Javier Zanetti on how Messi created history in 2022
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Lionel Messi captained Argentina to the World Cup victory four years ago in Qatar

How to watch Lionel Messi at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
By James Roberts published
Lionel Messi is aiming for more glory with Argentina this summer, so here's how to watch him in action at the 2026 World Cup.

What is the World Cup 2026 intro theme?
By Kedar Bayley published
Another World Cup tournament earworm has arrived

‘Lionel Messi has been fundamental to football’s growth in the US. He’s a benchmark for the opponents in MLS, as they discover what it means to truly compete’ Mauricio Pochettino on how Messi is raising the standard stateside
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Argentine icon joined Inter Miami in 2023

‘Lionel Messi plus Neymar plus Kylian Mbappe made everyone anticipate an enhanced version of all three, but you need a structure behind them. They were all born to be number one’ Mauricio Pochettino on his key Paris Saint-Germain challenge
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Despite having three of the world’s best attackers in his Paris Saint-Germain side, Pochettino could not deliver the Champions League
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