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 ...

Kylian Mbappé secured a second straight Pichichi Trophy after scoring in Real Madrid's final-day win over Athletic Club.

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 ...

World Cup USA 2026 represents the last opportunity for two of the game’s GOATs to light up the world stage. No one has shone more brightly or for longer than these two. But who’s the best in this long ...

Do Inter Miami’s fans really need more from Lionel Messi than the kind of dazzling performance Sunday that could have many sit around years from now saying, “Yeah, I still remember what he did in that ...

A public freestyle battle recreating iconic skills from both Messi and Ronaldo. Watch a 2-ton saltwater crocodile explode out of water – it happens in seconds US strikes Iranian site after Gulf ...

For more than two decades, Lionel Messi has had a larger-than-life impact on the pitch. And as he prepares to represent Argentina one last time at the 2026 World Cup, he could have a similar presence ...

Lionel Messi has been named to Argentina's preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup, but has not confirmed his participation. Argentina's coach has stated that the final decision on whether Messi will ...

The real Lionel Messi tries to evade his giant inflatable doppelganger. Photo courtesy of Lowe's Run into Lionel Messi at a soccer stadium or randomly on the street, and he might feel larger than life ...

Lionel Messi appeared to score three goals in a single MLS match for the third time since joining Inter Miami, but his last goal was changed to an own goal, meaning his brace helped his team to a 5-3 ...