Mac Allister: Messi Deserves the Ballon d’Or Without Question
Alexis Mac Allister entered the new season facing a clear contradiction: while remaining a core figure in Liverpool’s plans, the midfielder lacks long-term guarantees regarding his future at Anfield. The Argentine international’s contract runs until the summer of 2028, meaning the club faces no immediate risk of a free transfer departure. However, recent contract extensions […]
Messi Leads Inter Miami to Campeones Cup Triumph and Reaches 100th Goal Milestone
Inter Miami lifted the Campeones Cup for the first time in club history following a -0 victory over Mexico’s Cruz Azul—a match defined by Lionel Messi from the opening whistle to the trophy presentation. The story unfolded in the 24th minute when Messi met a pass from Luis Suárez to score with an uncharacteristic header, […]
Diego Simeone Names Lionel Messi His Ballon d’Or Pick Ahead of 2026 Vote
Diego Simeone has firmly reintroduced Lionel Messi into the Ballon d’Or conversation, selecting the Argentina captain to claim the award ahead of primary contenders Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. The Atletico Madrid manager stated his position during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Osasuna fixture, responding to a query regarding public claims made by […]
Lionel Messi Scores Wonder Goal as Inter Miami Draw 2-2 With Nashville
Lionel Messi scored a stunning goal to give Inter Miami the lead against Nashville, but his side conceded a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to draw 2-2. The result leaves Inter Miami winless in three consecutive Major League Soccer matches, following previous draws against Atlanta United and Chicago Fire prior to hosting the Eastern Conference leaders. Messi’s […]
Real Madrid Loan Mastantuono Beats Messi Record With Fiorentina Hat-Trick
Franco Mastantuono wrote the first extraordinary chapter of his journey with Fiorentina, becoming the youngest Argentine player to score a hat-trick in one of Europe’s top five leagues at 19 years and 28 days old. The milestone arrived during Fiorentina’s 4-2 victory over Venezia, handing the team their first three points of the Serie A […]
Messi and Ronaldo Set for Ownership Rivalry as Argentine Buys Eldense
Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to acquire Spanish second-division club CD Eldense, continuing his gradual expansion into sports investment and club management. The takeover has not yet been formalized; legal and financial due diligence remains ongoing, and the transfer of ownership still requires approval from Spain’s National Sports Council (CSD). According to […]
Zidane Backs Messi for 2026 Ballon d’Or: “I’d Vote for Him 100 Times”
Zinedine Zidane has offered his full endorsement to Lionel Messi in the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, describing the Argentine’s continued presence among the footballing elite at age 39 as an achievement too extraordinary to ignore. The endorsement from the Real Madrid and France legend came after Messi was officially named among the nominees […]
Official 2026 Ballon d’Or Shortlist Announced: Yamal, Kane, and Mbappé Lead 30-Man Field
France Football has officially announced the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, headlined by Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, and Harry Kane, with Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi standing as the sole Arab representative. Defending champion Ousmane Dembélé returns to safeguard the trophy he won in 2025, while the shortlist features the return of Lionel Messi and […]
Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Invited to Tevez Farewell at La Bombonera
Carlos Tevez is planning an extraordinary testimonial match at La Bombonera next December, which could feature Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo sharing the pitch in the same team for the first time. Tevez reached an agreement with his former teammate and current Boca Juniors president, Juan Román Riquelme, to host the event at the club’s […]
Lionel Scaloni Selects Como Star Nico Paz as Argentina’s Next No. 10
Lionel Scaloni has decided to hand Nico Paz Argentina’s iconic No. 10 jersey, making the Como starlet the designated heir to the legendary squad number previously worn by Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. According to The Sun, citing Argentine reports, the decision was made internally with strong backing from the coaching staff. However, its implementation […]