Javier Mascherano called Messi's pressing ability 'crazy' given he is now 38 years old. So is he putting in more work off the ball?

Argentina were drawn into Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026. With Lionel Messi's presence uncertain, many are wondering where La Albiceleste will play their games.

DOHA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Argentina reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday but they were taken right down to the wire and might not want to consider what may have happened without Lionel Messi on the pitch.

From Messi's winning moment, to the celebrities on hand, to Miami's tactics and hopes for a trophy this season, The Athletic has broken down everything you need to know from this wild night. Find the best ticket deals on StubHub to see your favorite team.

Following a superb outing during Inter Miami’s 4-0 win over FC Cincinnati, Lionel Messi took to his social media with a powerful message.

LUSAIL, Qatar, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi drew level with Diego Maradona's number of World Cup goals and appearances on Saturday, but the current No. 10 knows that only winning the trophy at long last will earn him the same eternal love of his fellow ...

MADRID (Reuters) - As a key part of Catalan culture, Barcelona's proud motto is "more than a club" but it could easily be applied to star player Lionel Messi given the level of control the Argentina forward exerts. A product of Barca's youth academy, Messi ...