With the 2026 World Cup approaching and fans longing for one more glimpse of him on European soil, rumors have linked the Argentine icon to one of Barcelona’s fiercest rivals.

With just days remaining until the soccer world’s most glamorous night in Paris, the race for global supremacy has taken a dramatic twist.

A ranking of the Champions League all-time top scorers, from Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi to Lewandowski and Benzema. Stats updated before 2025/26.

As the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifiers have come to an end, Lionel Messi has achieved a historic feat with Argentina for the first time in 24 years.

One of the game’s greats has stepped in to challenge that idea, arguing that the story isn’t as one-sided as many fans have been led to believe.

Recently, Ronaldo managed to edge out his great rival once again — this time not with a ball at his feet, but with a shirt that carried immense historical and sentimental value.

Teenager Franco Mastantuono wore Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 jersey for Argentina against Ecuador after the captain was left out.

Without Lionel Messi, Argentina lost to Ecuador in the World Cup qualifiers and dropped below Spain in a key FIFA ranking.

Nicolas Otamendi received a red card against Ecuador, and now Lionel Messi could be without him for Argentina’s 2026 World Cup opener.

Argentina face Ecuador in the final matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Erling Haaland delivered a masterclass for Norway, scoring five goals in the 11-1 victory over Moldavia, a performance that sparked comparisons with legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

After scoring against Hungary, Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup Qualifiers, setting a record that Lionel Messi can no longer reach.

With Lionel Messi absent, Lautaro Martínez will start for Argentina against Ecuador in the final World Cup qualifier in Guayaquil.

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s final CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier against Ecuador, and reports suggest his No. 10 shirt already has a successor.

After putting in jeopardy his presence in the 2026 World Cup, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni delivered an honest update on Lionel Messi's situation.