Lionel Messi is preparing for what could be his final World Cup with Argentina, aiming to retain the trophy he won in Qatar ...

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 ...

La Albiceleste's most-capped player (198 appearances) and all-time leading scorer (116 goals), Messi also holds the record for most World Cup appearances (26 games) and minutes played (2,314+) as he's ...

Lionel Messi is back after winning an elusive title in 2022. Here’s a look at his numbers for Argentina as he heads into his ...

Lionel Messi is heading into what definitely feels like the final World Cup chapter of a career that already peaked with ...

From Messi's glory in 2022 to Maradona's incredible 1986, Michael Cox assesses the best individual performances in World Cup victories ...

Pele and Lionel Messi share the World Cup’s goal-contribution record at 21. The Brazilian registered 12 goals and nine assists, while the Argentinian has scored 13 and set up eight. They are followed ...

© Yasser Bakhsh & Jeff Dean/Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo (L) of Al Nassr and Lionel Messi (R) #10 of Inter Miami. Al Nassr entered the match needing a win to ...

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to lead the race for the most official goals in football history as the Portugal captain closes in on the 1,000-goal milestone ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 41-year ...

Vegas right winger Phil Kessel (35) became the NHL's all-time ironman when he started the Golden Knights' road game against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, and he celebrated the achievement by scoring ...

Phil Kessel reached two NHL milestones, William Karlsson scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights earned a 4-2 win over the host San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Kessel ...