Also known as: the genius No10 · Lionel Andres Messi
Argentine footballer who retired from international play in 2026 after 207 appearances and plays for Inter Miami in MLS.
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Ronaldo beat Lionel Messi to the award Cristiano Ronaldo has another achievement to celebrate. …
Ronaldo Reacts To Winning Ballon D’Or Of All Time AwardThe Ghanaian Times
… His 73 goals is the second-highest single-season total ever behind Lionel Messi’s 82 in 2011-12. …
“Ronaldo was one of my idols growing up” – Harry KaneJoy Online
… ry situation, they worked to provide a solution that would allow their country’s representation to be maintained and give the footballers an important sporting opportunity.” ‘It will be an unforgettable day’ – Argentina prepare for Messi farewell Argentina’s talisman Lionel Messi …
Argentina hit 7 as Burkina Faso land five hours before kick-offThe Ghanaian Times
… of the Burkina Faso federation and government. “Faced with an extraordinary situation, they worked to provide a solution that would allow their country’s representation to be maintained and give the footballers an important sporting opportunity.” Argentina’s talisman Lionel Messi …
Argentina puts seven past Burkina FasoJoy Online
Lionel Messi has completed his purchase of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense. …
Messi completes purchase of second Spanish clubJoy Online
Lamine Yamal leads the latest 2026 Ballon d’Or Power Rankings ahead of Harry Kane, Rodri, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi. …
Ballon d’Or Power Rankings: Lamine Yamal leads race for Golden Ball ahead of Rodri and KaneThe Ghanaian Times
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer side beat Mexican club Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup at Nu Stadium in Florida on Wednesday. …
Messi scores 100th goal as Inter Miami win Campeones CupJoy Online
Lionel Messi deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to Inter Miami co-owner and former England captain David Beckham. …
Becham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after 100th Miami goalThe Ghanaian Times
Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward’s farewell to international football. …
Messi to face Benin in farewell gameJoy Online
Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward’s farewell to international football. …
Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendlyCristiano Ronaldo won a special fan vote organized by France Football to determine the greatest individual Ballon d'Or-winning campaign in soccer history, beating Lionel Messi's 2012 season with his 2008 campaign. Ronaldo dedicated the recognition to supporters who backed him in the vote.
30 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Cristiano Ronaldo won a special fan vote organized by France Football to determine the greatest individual Ballon d'Or-winning campaign in soccer history, beating Lionel Messi's 2012 season with his 2008 campaign. Ronaldo dedicated the recognition to supporters who backed him in the vote.
30 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
England captain Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, presented by his childhood idol Ronaldo Nazário. Kane scored 61 goals in 51 club matches and 73 goals across all competitions, becoming the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Argentina thrashed Burkina Faso 7-0 in a friendly overshadowed by the African team's difficult journey: their private flight from Morocco was cancelled due to technical failure, they arrived just five hours before kick-off, and several senior players refused to travel citing fatigue, forcing them to field a young, inexperienced squad.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina thrashed Burkina Faso 7-0 in a friendly at Estadio Monumental, with the African visitors arriving just five hours before kickoff after a cancelled private flight from Morocco and fielding a young, inexperienced team after several senior players refused to travel citing fatigue.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi has completed his purchase of CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, marking his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April. The 39-year-old Argentine football legend, who plays for Inter Miami in MLS, reached a preliminary agreement to become the club's majority shareholder in September.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
According to GiveMeSport's latest Ballon d'Or Power Rankings, Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal sits atop the list ahead of Harry Kane, Rodri, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi, with the 2026 World Cup playing a major role in shaping the race.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in their 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup final at Nu Stadium in Florida, with Casemiro adding the second goal.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in a 2-0 Campeones Cup victory, prompting co-owner David Beckham to say the 39-year-old Argentine deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Messi, who has been nominated for the award, scored eight goals and registered four assists as Argentina reached the World Cup final.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October as the forward's farewell to international football. The 39-year-old announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August following his country's defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Argentina have selected Lionel Messi for a friendly against Benin in October, which will be his farewell to international football after he announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August. The match will be held at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 6 October.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Thierry Henry has backed Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane, citing Mbappé's 25 goals in LaLiga and 15 in the Champions League last season. He also named Bayern Munich's Michael Olise as a strong candidate, ahead of Kane despite Kane's 36 Bundesliga goals.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending legal procedures and approval from Spain's National Sports Council. This would be his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan, moving joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers list with 71 goals in 99 appearances.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi are among 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or. Mane was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and helped Al Nassr win the league title, while Hakimi has impressed at Paris Saint-Germain and could become the first Moroccan to win the award.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Argentine football league will pause all matches in the 10th minute this weekend for a minute of applause to honor Lionel Messi, who announced his retirement from international football on Monday after 207 appearances for Argentina.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Argentina captain Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football, saying he has given everything to the national side and has "nothing left to give." Messi, who led Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and is the country's all-time leading scorer with 125 goals in 207 appearances, said the decision came after his father's death and reflects his belief that younger players deserve their opportunity.
1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 to extend their winning streak to three La Liga games. Raphinha became the first player to score five goals in the opening three La Liga matches of a season since Lionel Messi in 2017, while 19-year-old Yamal surpassed 50 goals for the club.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after 207 appearances and 125 goals for Argentina, saying the decision "hurt" but that he has "nothing left to give" and young players deserve their chance. The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar in 2022, wrote the retirement message on 21 July, two days after Argentina lost to Spain in the summer's World Cup final.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi scored four goals to lead Inter Miami to a club-record 7-1 victory over CF Montréal, snapping the team's five-game winless run. The win was Miami's first in MLS play since July 25, with the team led by assistant coach Rafael Pérez after the interim head coach was suspended.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue that this season is probably his last as a footballer after a 25-year career, saying he wants to leave a spectacular legacy and has mapped out post-football plans including family, travel, and padel. The 41-year-old Portugal captain has one year remaining on his Al-Nassr contract and is 24 goals short of 1,000 senior career goals.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi made a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father Jorge at age 68, and has indicated he may retire from football. Messi flew back from Argentina after attending his father's funeral to play in Miami's 3-2 Leagues Cup defeat by Leon.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi said he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father Jorge, aged 68, last week. In an Instagram tribute, Messi expressed uncertainty about his future in football, noting that his father had been by his side from the beginning and had urged him to play in the World Cup.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi died at age 68 following a long illness in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina. Jorge, who served as Messi's agent since the player was 14 years old, played a significant role in his son's football career; Inter Miami and Barcelona both honoured him with moments of silence.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey following the death of his father Jorge, who died on Saturday at age 68 after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina. Inter Miami paid tribute with a minute's silence, black armbands, and team-mates including Rodrigo de Paul honoured him during the match.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, has died at age 68 in Rosario following treatment for an unspecified illness. Lionel Messi's emotional performance at this year's World Cup was attributed to personal difficulties related to his father's health.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi made his competitive return for Inter Miami after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain, coming on as a substitute in a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw with Columbus Crew, where team-mate Casemiro inadvertently scored an own goal.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi, thirty-nine, played his final World Cup as Argentina lost the 2026 final one-nil to Spain. Despite the loss, Messi's World Cup legacy remains marked by moments of brilliance across a decades-long tournament presence.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids appeared at the football World Cup final half-time show alongside Burna Boy and Shakira, performing in the game between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The young dancers, who come from humble beginnings in Kampala, described the experience as life-changing.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Major League Soccer is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed 34-year-old Brazil midfielder Casemiro from Manchester United on a deal running to the end of 2027, with an option to extend until June 2029. The investigation concerns Inter Miami's acquisition of Casemiro's discovery rights from LA Galaxy, an MLS regulation that gives a specific club first refusal over a player.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals, finishing ahead of Lionel Messi's eight. The Real Madrid forward is now the top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals across three tournaments.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →