Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
413 results for "lionel-messi"
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.
Nearly a decade after retiring from international football in tears, Lionel Messi just became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer at 38 years old. The Argentina captain's journey from heartbreak to history shows it's never too late for a comeback.
Lionel Messi just became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, two days before his 39th birthday. The Argentine legend who once quit international football in heartbreak now leads his country as reigning world champions. ##
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 scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals against Austria, breaking the all-time record and proving that perseverance pays off. After nearly quitting a decade ago, the Argentine captain is now making history at his sixth World Cup.
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.
A towering 26-meter statue of Lionel Messi now stands in Patagonia, celebrating Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory. Near Buenos Aires, a hyperrealistic mural featuring over 1,300 fan names has become a gathering place uniting people across the country. #
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice to guide Argentina past Austria 2-0 and into the knockout rounds. At 38, the legendary captain proved age is just a number in his quest to defend Argentina's world title.
Lionel Messi just made World Cup history with a stunning hat-trick that put him level with Germany's Miroslav Klose at 16 career tournament goals. The achievement cements the Argentine superstar's place among soccer's all-time greats on the world's biggest stage.
Lionel Messi just became the highest scorer in World Cup history, netting his 17th and 18th goals against Austria days before his 39th birthday. The Argentine captain now stands alone atop the all-time rankings, two goals ahead of Germany's Miroslav Klose.
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 scored three goals in Argentina's opening match to tie the all-time World Cup scoring record with 16 goals. The 38-year-old legend made history by playing in his sixth World Cup while celebrating his 200th international appearance.
Lionel Messi just became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting his 18th goal during Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria. The 38-year-old captain continues rewriting football history while proving age is just a number.
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.
Showing 20 of 413