From Devil to Deity: How Lionel Messi Rewrote His Argentina Story Messi’s first international retirement in 2016 felt a lot different compared to his sendoff a decade later. Sports Illustrated · Oct 6
Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will there be an English winner for the first time in 25 years? We assess the standing of the players on the shortlist for the award before the winner is announced in October The Guardian - US · Sep 9
War chests, deal sheets and online meltdowns: anatomy of a deadline day In today’s Football Daily: Transfers. Loads of them The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Lionel Messi retirement: How Argentina’s most painful era became his greatest legacy Lionel Messi has retired from international football after a 21-year journey with Argentina. He leaves as the nation's record appearance-maker and leading scorer. Messi's career saw early disappointments before major triumphs like the Copa America and World Cup. He adapted his game to remain influential for Argentina at an older… The Economic Times · Aug 31
Lionel Messi ‘not sure’ if he will play much longer as he pays emotional tribute after father’s death Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, died at the age of 68 last week after battling a long illness The Independent UK · Aug 12
World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football? Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls? The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Lionel Messi branded a 'baby' after asking for Marc Cucurella to be sent off in World Cup final: 'Game's gone' Argentina talisman was leaving nothing to chance as second world title slipped away Evening Standard · Jul 20
Tearful Lionel Scaloni leaves press conference after delivering Argentina future update Manager said his ‘soul hurts’ after bitter World Cup final defeat but could not give an update on Lionel Messi’s future with the team Evening Standard · Jul 20
Lionel Messi Shows His True Colors With Pre-World Cup Final Message Sunday’s final could well be Messi’s last in an Argentina jersey. Sports Illustrated · Jul 19
Why did Messi meet Lamine Yamal as a baby? Amazing viral photos explained before World Cup final World Cup final protagonists first met on set at a UNICEF photoshoot 19 years ago Evening Standard · Jul 17
FIFA World Cup 2026: England tried to protect a late lead at World Cup but Messi and Argentina broke through to win Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England. Lionel Messi provided key assists for both late goals in the match. Enzo Fernandez scored in the eighty-fifth minute to equalize for Argentina. Lautaro Martinez then netted the winning goal in injury time for the win. This victory sends… The Economic Times · Jul 16
World Cup 2026: Messi’s Argentina fight back from brink of defeat to edge Egypt in thriller Lionel Messi had a first-half penalty saved and then scored a late equaliser as title holders Argentina came roaring back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 at the Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday and continue their bid for back-to-back World Cup titles. France 24 · Jul 7
World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games begins The Guardian - US · Jul 4
Ranking All 32 Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup Very few nations have managed to come through a brilliant if bruising group stage campaign entirely unscathed. Sports Illustrated · Jun 28
Bangkok Post · Jun 28 Seventh heaven for Messi as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 DALLAS - Mercurial Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches as a largely second-string Argentina continued their winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their Group J clash in Dallas on Saturday.
Bangkok Post · Jun 22 Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights LOS ANGELES - Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more goal to rewrite the record books.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 Which player has scored the highest percentage of their team’s goals at a World Cup? Plus: World Cup winners with no domestic honours, and why Australia are unofficial world champions
The Economic Times · Jun 17 FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo club, becomes 2nd player to score in 5 World Cups Lionel Messi achieved his 200th international appearance for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria. At 38, he joins an elite group of footballers with such longevity. Messi's illustrious career includes a World Cup title, multiple Copa América triumphs, and numerous World Cup records, solidifying his status…
Sports Illustrated · Jun 16 Incredible All-Time World Cup Records Lionel Messi Could Break This Summer The greatest player of all time is on the verge of owning many of the World Cup’s most prestigious records.
Bangkok Post · May 20 How are the World Cup favourites shaping up? With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now three weeks away, AFP Sport has written up an overview of the leading contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals (world ranking in brackets):
Sports Illustrated · May 3 The 10 Players With the Most Goals in a Calendar Year—Ranked No players in soccer history have ever dominated a calendar year quite like these.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 25 Lionel Messi Addresses Past Mexico Clashes, Gives Verdict on Liga MX, MLS Rivalry The Argentine star spoke in depth about all things Mexican soccer.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 12, 2025 ‘If I Have to’—Casemiro Gives Neymar 2026 World Cup Verdict Injuries have limited Neymar to 30 appearances over the last two years.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 6, 2025 ‘Wanted to Kill Me’—Real Madrid Star Hilariously Reveals Minor Spat With Lionel Messi Franco Mastantuono featured from the start in Lionel Messi’s final World Cup qualifier match of his career.
Motor1 · Apr 7, 2025 Volkswagen Is Making a New Truck Without Ford's Help You know that times are tough in the automotive industry when even a juggernaut like Volkswagen must forge alliances to bring a new product to the market. The second-generation Amarok is essentially a reskinned Ford Ranger, a stark departure from its all-VW predecessor. The original model is still around in…