The debate over Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi has divided football fans, pundits and players for nearly two decades. There are those who “admire the magical technical skills and artistry of Messi ...

Lionel Messi is five goals away from another record. The 36-year-old is about to play in what is expected to be his final Copa America for Argentina, 16 years after his first. While there, he hopes to ...

From Champions League screamers to era-defining dribbles, GOAL selects the best of Leo's wonder strikes. Have we missed any? The goalscoring exploits of Lionel Messi will endure long after the he ...

This article has been updated as part of The Athletic’s coverage of Euro 2024 and the Copa America, having originally been published in June 2023. Argentina and Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi turns 37 on ...