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Soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his championship-winning Inter Miami team will visit the White House on March 5 to celebrate their first-ever MLS Cup victory. The visit continues a beloved American sports tradition of honoring champions.
Barcelona's young midfielder Pedri just became the youngest player in club history to start 200 games, breaking a record once held by Lionel Messi. At 23 years and 159 days, he beat Messi's previous mark by more than two months.
Lionel Messi became the first footballer ever to compete in six World Cups, stepping onto the pitch at age 38 to defend Argentina's championship crown. The soccer legend proved his hunger for the game remains as strong as ever, marking his historic appearance with a goal.
Lionel Messi is back and ready to lead Argentina into their sixth World Cup defense, scoring on his return from injury before a record Alabama crowd. The team has settled into their Kansas City training camp with renewed confidence as they prepare to face Algeria on June 16.
Lionel Messi finally answered the biggest question of his legendary career, leading Argentina to their third World Cup title in an unforgettable tournament. The 35-year-old superstar scored seven goals and inspired his team through dramatic penalty shootouts to claim football's ultimate prize.
Inter Miami is breaking tradition by naming a stand after Lionel Messi while he's still playing for them. The honor celebrates the soccer legend's historic impact on the club and American soccer.
Lionel Messi just became the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goal contributions, shattering the previous record by 31 games. The soccer legend hit the milestone with Inter Miami just weeks before he heads to defend Argentina's World Cup title.
Lionel Messi just became the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goal contributions, smashing the previous record by 31 games. The Inter Miami star needed only 64 matches to hit the milestone that took other legends nearly 100 games to achieve.
Lionel Messi just became owner of Cornella, a fifth-tier Spanish club that helped launch the careers of Arsenal keeper David Raya and Barcelona legend Jordi Alba. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is investing in local Catalan talent, strengthening his lifelong connection to the region where he became a global icon.
Lionel Messi scored a spectacular late goal to give Inter Miami victory in new interim coach Guillermo Hoyos' debut, delighting the second-largest crowd in MLS history. The win extended Miami's unbeaten streak to seven games as they continue their championship defense.
Lionel Messi became only the second player in football history to score 900 career goals, reaching the milestone in his 22nd professional season. The Argentine legend achieved the historic feat nearly 100 games faster than Cristiano Ronaldo, the only other player to reach 900.
Lionel Messi christened Inter Miami's new 26,700-seat stadium with a header just 10 minutes into the club's first home match in Miami after 13 years of dreams and delays. The sold-out crowd watched their World Cup champion help secure a 2-2 draw, marking the end of a journey that started when David Beckham chose Miami for his expansion team back in 2013.
Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi joined forces again for a viral LEGO campaign that's earned 180 million views in one day. The playful ad featuring Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. celebrates the upcoming 2026 World Cup with a heartwarming twist.
Victor Osimhen has earned a spot alongside football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as one of the decade's most prolific international goal scorers. The Nigerian striker's 27 goals since 2021 place him among the world's elite finishers.
The world's biggest football stars are heading to Qatar this March for a six-match festival featuring Argentina vs. Spain. Because it falls during an official FIFA window, fans will see full-strength national teams at World Cup stadiums.
After 36 years, Argentina claimed their third World Cup title in a thrilling final that saw Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé deliver unforgettable performances. The match went to penalties after a 3-3 draw, with Argentina winning 4-2 in the shootout.
A Paraguayan artist who earned Lionel Messi's admiration is transforming soccer balls into World Cup art across Miami's Wynwood district. Lili Cantero's hand-painted balls celebrate historic championships and prove art can unite people across all boundaries.
A Paraguayan artist is transforming soccer balls into stunning tributes to World Cup history, with her work admired by legends like Messi and Maradona. Her latest project brings 10 hand-painted balls to Miami's art district, proving sports and creativity can unite people across all backgrounds.
Researchers finally solved why perovskite solar cells match silicon's efficiency despite being made from structurally imperfect materials. The discovery could revolutionize how we make affordable clean energy.
Antoine Griezmann joins MLS this summer, becoming the 20th World Cup champion to play in the league. The French star will join fellow champions Lionel Messi, Thomas Muller, and Hugo Lloris in bringing global soccer excellence to American fans.
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