Lionel Messi finished fifth in El País's 2024 Best Players in the Americas poll, sharing the position with Leo Fernández. Despite winning the Copa América and the MLS Supporters' Shield, his limited playing time due to injury likely impacted his final ranking.

Amidst an abundance of talented soccer players, a talented teenage Barcelona midfielder is faced with a monumental decision. Remarkably, his next destination could bring him closer to two soccer icons—Lionel Messi and Neymar, who now headline teams in two vastly different leagues.

At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal is already being discussed as a potential heir to the legacies of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of the greatest players in soccer history. But what will it take for Yamal to join the pantheon of soccer greatness?

After 5 years in the club goalkeeping coach Sebastian Saja says goodbye to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to join legend Diego Milito in Argentina.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised a young star and teammate of Lionel Messi in the Argentina national team, claiming him to be the future of Los Blancos.

Despite playing fewer games than in any year since 2006 due to injuries, Lionel Messi has enjoyed a remarkable 2024, winning the Copa América and the MLS Supporter's Shield.

Inter Miami nearing Leonardo Campana's replacement after his departure citing challenges competing with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

After the sale of Diego Gomez, Inter Miami has secured his replacement on the left wing, aiming to establish a new attacking threat alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the Saudi Pro League is superior to Ligue 1, stating that "France is only Paris Saint-Germain." This bold statement sparked a swift and witty response from Ligue 1's social media team.

Cristiano Ronaldo compared Ligue 1 to the Saudi Pro League, prompting an official social media response that highlighted Lionel Messi.

A surprising twist has rekindled talk that Cristiano Ronaldo may join Manchester City in January. This follows suggestions that Pep Guardiola may reunite with Lionel Messi to fix Manchester City's slump.

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again stirred the pot, questioning the quality of France’s Ligue 1 compared to the Saudi Pro League. He has thus taken a subtle aim at the dominance of PSG and indirectly referencing global superstars Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.

The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has unveiled its Team of the Year for 2024, featuring Real Madrid stars Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior. However, the list notably excludes prominent names such as Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

A TikTok challenge tasked Ronaldinho with remaining silent until he heard the name of the player he considered the GOAT. The Brazilian legend remained stoic until "Pelé" was mentioned, triggering a celebratory reaction and reigniting the debate about the greatest soccer player of all time.

In August 2021, Lionel Messi’s sudden departure from Barcelona shook the soccer world. The story of Messi's exit intertwines financial struggles, internal politics, and the unexpected influence of Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez.