Why Cristiano Ronaldo thinks he is better than Lionel Messi, in his own words Cristiano Ronaldo has now confirmed he has retired from the Portugal national team, just under a month after Lionel Messi ...

Lionel Messi's place among football's all-time greats has inspired some memorable words from those who have watched, faced and worked alongside him.From his extraordinary years atBarcelona to World ...

Credits: Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Atheltic; Luis Robayo / Getty, Catherine Ivill / Getty, Marvin Ibo Guengoer / Getty Lionel Messi and Argentina had a good run. Two hundred and eight ...

This article, published on August 28, has been updated to reflect Messi’s international retirement. The sycamore trees sway and the chain-link fences rattle. It’s a cold July day in Arroyo Seco, in ...

Lionel Messi on the soccer field takes the short, trotty steps of a dachshund in the park. Such diminutive, mincy movements are part of his mystique: He gives opponents absolutely no reason whatsoever ...

Lionel Messi and Argentina-- one of the greatest legacies in the history of sport comes to an end. The Inter Miami striker has announced his decision to leave the Albiceleste and retire from ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Veteran sportswriter reflects on Lionel Messi's unparalleled career, as the football legend ...

Of all the soccer players in the world, nobody has won in the sport as much as Lionel Messi. Admired for his silky moves on the ball, detailed vision and pinpoint passing, the Argentine’s game has ...

Last year, when Lionel Messi was asked about his participation in the 2026 World Cup he demurred: “Because of my age, the most logical thing is I won’t make it.” The greatest player of all time had, ...