Lionel Messi Joins Only David Beckham on Ballon d'Or Shortlist While Playing in MLS Lionel Messi has been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the only active MLS player on the 30-man shortlist. The nomination follows Messi’s MLS Cup title with ...

In his first game after hanging up the Argentina no. 10 jersey, Messi turned playmaker as Inter Miami were held 2-2 by a late comeback from Atlanta United. The scoring was started by Casemiro, when he rose high to guide home an out swinging Messi corner to the far post.

Lionel Messi will play in his third World Cup final on Sunday, a match that feels like the definitive end of an era for soccer's great 21st-century individual battle.

Cristiano Ronaldo has 978 goals and Lionel Messi 927. See how many each needs to reach 1,000 and their career games played.

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Soccer's two-decade defining rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing its end. Ronaldo recently stated his Al-Nassr contract ...