SHOCKING: 17 - What They Never Told You

Why Surprise MLS Club Is the Perfect Gamble for Former Barcelona, Arsenal Legend

Alexis Sánchez will face a wildly different set of challenges in Major League Soccer.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

Quote of the day by Lionel Messi, 'I don't know what I'm going to do without you; I don't know how to go on. All I ever did was play soccer, and now I have serious doubts about whether I'll keep doing it for much longer. You were by my side from the very beginning, and we were so close to the end' pays timeless emotional tribute to father Jorge Messi, shows love, respect for parenting, family, reveals deepest bond behind his football journey

Lionel Messi Quote is emotional tribute to his late father, Jorge Messi. The iconic statement offers a touching look at the family bond behind his legendary football career. Messi reflects on the profound loss of the man who supported him from the very beginning, sharing heartfelt doubts about how life…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Cristiano Ronaldo Puts Aside Rivalry to Support Lionel Messi After His Father’s Death

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner offered a heartfelt message to Messi.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

Lionel Messi has ‘quite a few doubts’ about football future after death of his father

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Soccer: Messi pens emotional tribute to late father, questions own future in the game

Lionel Messi revealed doubts about his football future following his father's recent passing. His father, Jorge, died last week at the age of sixty-eight. Messi shared his grief and uncertainty in a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his father. He mentioned his father's wish for him to play in the last…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Lionel Messi Contemplates Sudden Retirement in Heartfelt Tribute to Late Father

Messi cast the 2026 World Cup in a new, haunting light in a revealing open letter.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

“There could be this moment of what happened with Maradona” –Photographer who captured iconic image of Messi holding the World Cup explains how he purposely missed other images to get it

Sports photographer Joel Marklund had an image in his head of Messi mirroring the late-great Maradona – and he was willing to miss some of the biggest World Cup 2022 moments to capture it

Digital Camera World · Aug 12

Why are there so few world-class left-wingers?

While there are plenty of right-wingers at the top level of football, things are sparser on the left... but why?

FourFourTwo · Aug 11

Ballon d’Or odds: Kane favourite ahead of Yamal, Rodri and Mbappe

We take a closer look at the 2026 Ballon d’Or betting odds as bookmakers update their prices

The Independent UK · Aug 11

The 20 Greatest Soccer Goal Celebrations of All Time—Ranked

Whether a one-off moment of pure emotion or a trademark ritual, some goal celebrations have become part of soccer history.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 10