While familiar icons like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe continue to dominate headlines, the assist charts have delivered a quiet shock: a new name has risen above them both, redefining what elite playmaking looks like this year.

With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo still setting global benchmarks, Semenyo was asked to choose between the two.

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Lionel Messi's Argentina was targeted by a former France international with a sharp message: "I only feel hatred toward them."

After his loan deal at Inter Miami expired, Lionel Messi's former teammate Baltasar Rodriguez shed some light on his future.

Lionel Messi has topped a prestigious ranking of the 21st century, leaving sports legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady, and LeBron James behind.

While many players see their worth collapse as birthdays pile up, one of soccer’s most enduring icons is proving that time alone does not dictate relevance.

Thomas Muller spoke about how he saw Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer and, based on that, shared his thoughts on Leo’s chances of competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi's successor in Catalonia, Yamal, has not only matched the elite—he has surpassed them at just 18, topping Mbappe in a decisive attacking feat that underlines how rapidly the balance of power is shifting.

Lionel Messi emerged as Inter Miami's offensive leader, leading them to their first MLS Cup. Despite this, the veteran was firmly accompanied by Tadeo Allende, who stepped up his level. However, the 26-year-old star's continuity with the Herons may be in jeopardy.

Pedri addressed the rumors surrounding a potential return of Lionel Messi to Barcelona.

Now struggling to get minutes at Parma, Bennjamin Cremaschi opened up on his decision of leaving Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in 2025.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami have reportedly agreed to the signing of an Argentine defender who was also targeted by South American giants River Plate.

Lionel Messi’s return to the pitch in 2026 has been revealed after an Inter Miami rival released tickets for a South America tour friendly.

With just 6 months left before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the FIFA Ranking has been updated, leaving Lionel Messi’s Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and the Top 10 positions unchanged.

Inter Miami look set to make radical changes to its squad, looking to improve the team's competitiveness. For this reason, the Herons have set their sights on a two-time Copa America champion Argentine midfielder ahead of January 2026.