Lionel Messi looked emotional after scoring twice in Argentina's 3-0 win over Venezuela at Estadio Monumental, on Thursday, 5 September. His comments after the 2026 World Cup qualifier seemed to ...

Lionel Messi is hopeful he'll be playing for Argentina to help defend its World Cup title when soccer’s biggest event comes to North America next summer. Speaking with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, Messi said ...

Lionel Messi’s decision to extend his stay at Inter Miami until 2028 does not necessarily mean that he will represent Argentina at this summer’s World Cup, a report has claimed. The 38-year-old ...

Lionel Messi is still refusing to confirm his 2026 World Cup plans, with the all-time great leaving Argentina and the rest of a global audience guessing on whether he will form part of a global title ...

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! An even bigger World Cup in 2030? We’re saying no. But ...

Lionel Messi and Argentina have been told that they were “lucky” to savour World Cup glory at Qatar 2022. All-time great ...

Lionel Messi wants to play for Argentina in next year's World Cup, but he says he will listen to his body before deciding whether he can make that dream come true. The 38-year-old striker for Inter ...

Lionel Messi is hopeful he'll be playing for Argentina to help defend its World Cup title when soccer’s biggest event comes to North America next summer. Speaking with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, Messi said ...