What’s it like to play against Lionel Messi, the greatest footballer of all time?

Surprise shots, deceptive acceleration and lots of walking — opponents describe what they see when facing the greatest of all time

Lionel Messi's Late-Game Heroics Are Hard To Believe; Not For Zlatan and Henry

The inevitable Lionel Messi delivered again, leading Argentina to an improbable comeback, keeping its World Cup title defense alive.

Lionel Messi and Miroslav Klose Share Emotional Call After Record-Breaking Goal

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal in a World Cup quarterfinal victory over Egypt.IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters&solBrett Davis Argentina's run in the World Cup has been topsy-turvy,

Miroslav Klose shares Lionel Messi’s personal message to him after breaking World Cup goals record

Lionel Messi didn't forget the legend he surpassed to become the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history.
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Lionel Messi once bathed baby Lamine Yamal. Now, they could face off in the World Cup

Fans can’t get enough of the now-legendary throwback photo, with some saying it was Messi’s “sacred” way of passing along his exceptional soccer prowess.
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Ian Wright says Lionel Messi winning second World Cup won’t ‘settle’ Diego Maradona debate

Ian Wright cannot accept the idea that Lionel Messi winning a second World Cup would allow him to eclipse Diego Maradona. Both Messi and Maradona receive god-like reverence from Argentina for what they’ve been able to achieve for their country.

Lionel Messi's penalty miss vs Egypt turns fatal for man in Bangladesh: "How can people kill someone over football?"

Lionel Messi's penalty miss in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Egypt on Tuesday not only broke many hearts but also turned tragic for a football fan in Bangladesh