Raphinha Surpasses Brazilian Icons in Barcelona Record Books Barça’s prolific Brazilian has been ruthless in front of goal since Hansi Flick took the reins. Sports Illustrated · Nov 4
Jesus de Miguel: Lionel Messi, Raphinha Join Global Mourning of Tenerife Striker’s Death A police investigation in Spain has been opened into the circumstances surrounding De Miguel’s death after an on-field collision. Sports Illustrated · Nov 4
Lionel Messi Sends Condolences to the Family of Tenerife's Jesús de Miguel After His Death Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who died aged 30 after collapsing during a Segunda División match against FC Andorra. International Business Times UK · Nov 4
Who Was Jesús de Miguel? Tenerife Forward Dies at 30 After On-Field Collision as Messi Pays Tribute Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who died aged 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a Spanish second-division match. International Business Times UK · Nov 4
The 10 Most Marketable Soccer Players in 2026: Ronaldo Usurped by World Cup Sensation The highest ranked soccer player was surprisingly not Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi or Neymar. Sports Illustrated · Nov 4
Homicide Police Investigate Fatal On-Field Collision Involving Soccer Star After Furious Fans Turn On Goalkeeper “There are no words,” wrote Lionel Messi after a Spanish soccer player passed away from a mid-game collision with the goalkeeper of the opposing team. Bored Panda · Nov 3
Cavan Sullivan Cracks Top 10 Most Popular Individual Jerseys in MLS MLS has announced the 10 best-selling individual jerseys of the 2026 season. Sports Illustrated · Nov 3
‘Mbappe Fanboy!’—Lamine Yamal’s Father Lashes Out After Ballon d’Or Snub Yamal finished a distant third behind Kylian Mbappé thanks partly to the decision of the Spanish judge. Sports Illustrated · Nov 3
The 15 Best Attacking Midfielders in EA FC 27—Official Ratings These 15 attacking midfielders have the ability to cut open even the tightest of defenses in EA FC 27. Sports Illustrated · Nov 2
Weekly MLS Winners and Losers: David Da Costa Boosts Timbers’ Survival Rate Major League Soccer’s Decision Day is approaching fast, set to seal playoff fate on Nov. 7. Sports Illustrated · Nov 2
Argentina’s New Captain Names His Choice to Take Lionel Messi’s No. 10 Jersey Messi’s legendary digits are up for grabs following his international retirement. Sports Illustrated · Nov 2
2026 MLS Cup Playoffs: Who Has Clinched a Spot, Who Is Still Fighting? The long-awaited and unforgiving Decision Day of the MLS regular season is on Saturday. Sports Illustrated · Nov 2
MLS Goals of the Week: Messi’s Late Magic, Surridge’s Stoppage Time Thriller Matchday 34 was full of playoffs-defining heroics. Sports Illustrated · Nov 2
FIFPRO World XI 2026: Full List of Nominees Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal came in at different age spectrums in a wide ranging list of nominees. Sports Illustrated · Nov 2
Sports Illustrated · Nov 2 Lionel Messi Goes Against All Other Ballon d’Or Winners With Best Young Player Vote Messi’s top three for the Kopa Trophy overlooked one of Real Madrid’s young stars.
The Economic Times · Nov 2 Lionel Messi’s playbook for investors: Heavy lifting, patience, planning, consistency, and teamwork A young Messi relied on explosive speed and amazing dribbling to beat defenders. As he grew older, he used experience, positioning and passing to influence matches. He remained exceptional because he adapted. Investors must adopt a similar transition.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 1 ‘Strange’—Harry Kane Brought Crashing Down to Earth After Ballon d’Or Victory The Ballon d’Or winner took to the field for the first time since Monday’s ceremony and did not have an evening to savor.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 1 Lamine Yamal Following in Footsteps of Lionel Messi’s Greatest Ever Statistical Season Despite his own brilliance, Yamal is being outscored by a Barcelona teammate putting up numbers comparable to Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1 Rampant Salford hint that Beckham’s lofty ambitions are not a pipe dream The aim of reaching the Championship looks more realistic for a Manchester club in the shadow of City and United
Sports Illustrated · Oct 31 The Wild Rule That Helped Lionel Messi Escape Suspension for Fifth MLS Yellow Card The Argentine will play at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 31 Not Kane, Not Mbappe: The Surprise Player U.S. Juror Voted to Win 2026 Ballon d’Or The World Cup carried a major influence in the Ballon d’Or voting.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 31 Cristiano Ronaldo Offered Same Post-Playing Career Path As Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo has repeatedly stated he has his future already mapped out.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 31 2026 Ballon d’Or Voting Breakdown Revealed: Kane Defeats Mbappe by Slimmest of Margins Harry Kane’s 2026 Ballon d’Or triumph over Kylian Mbappé was the fourth-closest result ever.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30 Suspicious bets returning £149,000 for predicting Ballon d’Or under investigation A series of suspicious bets that correctly predicted the exact top-five finishing order of this year’s Ballon d’Or and generated almost $200,000 is being investigated
Evening Standard · Oct 30 Ballon d'Or points totals revealed as Harry Kane pips Kylian Mbappe by fine margin Bayern Munich striker crossed the line with 1055 points