The New York Times

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

It’s a question that almost every footballer would love to be in a position to answer when they sit down with their grandchildren one day. ‘What’s it like to play against Lionel Messi?’ Sharing the ...
CBSSports.com

Lionel Messi shines again as Argentina remain perfect, shift focus to World Cup Cinderella Cabo Verde

ARLINGTON, Texas -- If Texas is the buckle of the Bible Belt, the state was introduced to the Church of Messi this week. Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored his sixth goal of the 2026 FIFA ...
Los Angeles Times

Lionel Messi is the ultimate summer romance

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred Everyone knew going in that Lionel Messi ...
The New York Times

Some of Us Got Tired of Lionel Messi, but He Won Us Over. Again.

Has any seemingly overhyped phenomenon done a better job living up to the hype? Fans at the World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland on July 11 in Kansas City, Mo.Credit... Supported ...
USA Today

Messi breaks World Cup record (yawn) – but Argentina party is more than just the GOAT

ARLINGTON, TX — In the Argentina national team, everything can revolve around Lionel Messi. It's true on the field, where Argentina players often look to their 39-year-old 'astro' to make something ...