With Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham starring at the World Cup, here are firsthand accounts from those who got an early ...

The Argentine superstar is one of just four athletes to have joined the three-comma club while still active in their ...

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

Lionel Messi is one of the world’s best soccer players and plays for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read about his ...

The entire soccer world held its breath when Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami's MLS recent regular season game against the ...

Get a 5-day free trial of DIRECTV. The Champions League trophy is at stake in the final at Budapest on Saturday. For Paris ...

Talking about the GOAT in modern football has never been simple. A lot depends on personal preference, club loyalty, and the generation each fan grew up watching. What is undeniable is that Cristiano ...

Lionel Messi has reportedly joined David Beckham in football’s billionaire club, and his move to Inter Miami now looks even smarter in hindsight. According to Bloomberg, the Inter Miami captain has ...