When Diego Maradona was already an inspiration to generations of Argentine players, Messi was trying to convince Barcelona that his extraordinary talent could overcome doubts about his physical development.

After his last appearance for the national team, Messi paid tribute to the late icon and revealed how he still believes Maradona has helped Argentina, adding another deeply personal detail to a farewell filled with emotion.

With Diego Maradona’s legacy having shaped the standard for Argentina’s greatest players for generations, Messi’s farewell naturally invites another look at where his remarkable career stands alongside his country’s most iconic soccer figure.

With Lionel Messi putting his international career to rest and his stats finalized, comparisons with Diego Maradona have begun to arise.

Throughout his career, Lionel Messi has constantly been compared to Diego Maradona, sparking endless debates. However, the 39-year-old star has decided to put an end to any discussion on the matter, acknowledging that the Argentine legend is the greatest of all time.

In a highly competitive match, Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1, advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. Although Lionel Messi did not score, he did provide an assist, becoming the tournament's all-time leading assist provider. Here it is the full assist ranking.

Lionel Messi will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Argentina and surpass a record held by Diego Armando Maradona.

Lionel Messi continues to dominate the conversation around Argentina as the countdown to the 2026 World Cup intensifies, with Lionel Scaloni now facing growing questions about the future of his iconic captain.

Italy legend Dino Baggio shared his opinion on why Diego Maradona is considered even better than Lionel Messi.

With his latest goal, Lamine Yamal tied the goalscoring record of an Argentina legend at FC Barcelona, and it's not Lionel Messi.

Luka Modric, who has cemented his status as one of the top players of the modern era with a Ballon d'Or win, now thrives at AC Milan. He recently shared his picks for the five greatest soccer players in history, notably excluding Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from his list.

When discussing the GOATs besides himself, Lionel Messi didn’t hold back, comparing a soccer legend to Michael Jordan.

The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup kicked off this Saturday in Chile, a competition where stars like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland first made their mark.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and other soccer icons now trail Neymar Jr. in a major all-time ranking.

While fans rave about Yamal's flair, pace, and decision-making, there’s another fascinating way to trace his rise: through his kit numbers.