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

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Messi was in tears after a game spent in glorious fury The moment the final whistle was blown on a chaotic afternoon in ...

Lionel Messi has matched a spectacular World Cup record previously set by Diego Maradona after inspiring Argentina to a ...

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The Sporting News takes a look back at the first of Messi's six World Cups, a debut that continues to twinkle in spectators' ...

When the World Cup comes around every four years, it's a chance for the best players on the planet to really showcase their ...

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina's stunning comeback against Egypt before breaking 11 World Cup records, overtaking Maradona ...

Nemanja Vidic praises Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as a Mini Messi after the Spain star forced Nuno Mendes off during a 2026 ...

There have been dozens of stellar soccer players over the years, from David Beckham to Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane. But Lionel Messi is often referred to as the GOAT or "Greatest ...

Who stands out?

In 259 seconds, Messi assisted, ran and scored for Argentina to inspire an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt.