Messi playing for Spain? Meet the coach who says he kept him home in Argentina

José Pékerman, the former coach who shaped generations of Argentine footballers, still commands enormous respect within the ...
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius lead first 2026 FIFA World Cup poster, but no sight of Cristiano Ronaldo: Why was the Portugal star missing?

The first promotional poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was meant to celebrate global stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe ...

How Kylian Mbappe Compares to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo After 400 Career Goals

Messi was only around five months older than Mbappé when he reached the 400-mark, managing the feat in 2014 at the age of ...

Lionel Messi Hesitant to Commit to 2026 World Cup: ‘I Don’t Want to Be a Burden'

Lionel Messi is still refusing to confirm his 2026 World Cup plans, with the all-time great leaving Argentina and the rest of ...
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Will Lionel Messi ever return to Barcelona? Joan Laporta delivers firm and final decision with 10-word warning that crushes presidential rival’s hopes

The debate surrounding Lionel Messi and Joan Laporta has flared up once again, driven by the Argentine’s surprise appearance ...

Lionel Messi’s Post Nears the Likes of Taylor Swift’s Photo: ‘Goat’

Lionel Messi’s social media presence isn’t loud, but it is powerful. Lionel Messi proved yet again that he’s called “GOAT” ...