Just as Hansi Flick prepares his side for another shot at the Champions League, a storm brews behind the scenes — and this time, it's not one they can dribble past.

After nearly 200 days without playing for the national team, Lionel Messi is back with Argentina, preparing for a tight stretch of games across continents. His schedule includes a potential appearance against Chile, a clash with Colombia, and Inter Miami’s Club World Cup debut.

With Simone Inzaghi joining Al Hilal, Inter Milan are reportedly targeting a former Lionel Messi teammate as head coach for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

On April 11, 2017, Marc Bartra lived through a nightmare while playing for Borussia Dortmund. The team bus was hit by explosives before a Champions League game against Monaco.

It’s not every day that a national team coach draws a line connecting one of his players to Lionel Messi, the most decorated soccer player of the modern era.

Now turning into one of the main stars of the team, Lamine Yamal clarified his stance on wearing Barcelona's No. 10 next season addressing legend Lionel Messi.

In the middle of an ongoing debate, Pep Guardiola shared his thoughts on the comparison between legend Lionel Messi and rising star Lamine Yamal.

After closing the first part of the 2025 MLS season, head coach Javier Mascherano delivered a strong warning to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Mbappe, Neymar, and Ramos all took to social media to congratulate the club they once called home. But amid the flood of tributes, one name has notably been absent.

In the MLS game against Columbus Crew, Lionel Messi extended the lead for Inter Miami with two goals over the goalkeeper.

The internet doesn’t forgive — and it certainly doesn’t forget.

While the world remains focused on his performances with Inter Miami, fresh reports suggest that the Lionel Messi could be preparing for a sensational switch to the Saudi Pro League once his current contract expires.

Jordi Alba, Yannick Bright, and several others missed Friday’s training session due to various injuries, putting Inter Miami’s depth to the test ahead of their final game before the Club World Cup break.

Could Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two icons of the modern era, really team up for one last dance on the global stage? The answer, surprisingly, is no longer a definitive “no.”

From towering headers in finals to hat-tricks in group stages, this is a look at the all-time champions league top scorers and the stories behind their numbers.