Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi announces when he will retire as MLS superstar drops fresh hint over future
Lionel Messi has spoken about his plans to retire in a recent interview as the Inter Miami superstar begins to think about life after football.
Comparing Kylian Mbappe’s insane international record with Messi & Ronaldo at the same age
Mbappe boasts an unbelievable international record for France, but how does it stack up against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the same age?
The 10 most valuable MLS stars including Lionel Messi, Prem-linked ace and Barcelona academy graduate
With Lionel Messi shining at Inter Miami, TEAMtalk decided to take a look at the top 10 most valuable players currently in MLS
Former Barcelona & Liverpool stars feature in the highest paid MLS XI of 2024
Football in the United States has grown immensely over the last few years and as a result, wages have skyrocketed in that time.
How long it took Lionel Messi to score 500 league goals compared to Cristiano Ronaldo
Messi has now scored 500 league goals, but how long did it take the Argentine forward to hit the landmark tally compared to his great rival?
Lionel Messi has invented an unholy new skill – violating injured players on the deck
The 2024 Major League Soccer season is officially underway and Inter Miami are off to the perfect start with a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake, but it was Lionel Messi who unsurprisingly stole the show.
Lionel Messi and David Beckham slaughtered by furious fans after Inter Miami disaster sparks refund chants
Lionel Messi and David Beckham were cascaded with boos and chants for a refund after Inter Miami suffered a public relations disaster in Hong Kong
7 of the best ‘rock ‘n’ stroll’ footballers who were brilliant at being lazy: Berbatov, Riquelme…
In an era of athletes being prioritised over pure footballers, we're championing the players who turned their laziness into the trait that drove their career forward.
Lionel Messi ‘pleaded’ to join one Prem club out of Man Utd, Chelsea and Man City, as book details manager negotiations
Lionel Messi supposedly 'pleaded' with one manager to greenlight a move to the Prem in 2020, amid interest from Man Utd, Chelsea and Man City
Brother of new Man Utd superstar Alejandro Garnacho hits out at Rio Ferdinand over ‘fake’ Lionel Messi claims
Alejandro Garnacho hit the headlines over the weekend after scoring with a stunning overhead kick in the 3-0 Premier League win at Everton
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo clash shrouded in controversy as Inter Miami hit out at ‘inaccurate’ Al Nassr claim
Following the bombshell announcement of a game between Inter Miami and Al Nassr, the MLS side have provided their take on the situation
10 of this generation’s wonderkids on whether they idolised Messi or Ronaldo growing up
The debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has dominated the football world for the last decade - but which side of the fence do this generation’s wonderkids sit on?
‘Not Ronaldo, not Messi’ – Tottenham old boy brutally sold for £11m by Levy labelled the GOAT by Newcastle star
The player made 250 appearances for Tottenham during his time in north London - and one Newcastle man reckons he deserves to be held in the same regards as Messi and Ronaldo
Lionel Messi comes clean on what he ‘missed’ at PSG despite magnanimous stance
The reigning Ballon d'Or holder and current Inter Miami star has admitted something it took time to get used to during his spell in Paris
Liverpool icon to hook up with Lionel Messi as triple Barcelona transfer reunion is greenlighted at Inter Miami
Messi continues to hold huge sway on transfers at Inter Miami amid reports club owner Beckham has been persuaded to sign three more Barcelona old boys
Comparing Lionel Messi’s and Cristiano Ronaldo’s records in 2023
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry defined an era but in 2023 they're beginning to wind down their careers, albeit at different stages – but how do they compare at this point?
The 10 highest paid players in MLS: Lionel Messi above former Man Utd and Liverpool stars
A lot of big-name players have left European football behind in order to move to the United States and they're signing very lucrative contracts
12 unbelievable stats which prove Lionel Messi should win the 2023 Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi is set to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or, with multiple outlets already reporting that the 36-year-old has been informed that he will win the prize.
The 10 highest paid footballers in the world: Ronaldo, Messi are top two, Mbappe drops down
Footballers are some of the highest-paid athletes in the world and a lot of clubs are willing to offer eye-watering contracts to big-name players
Lionel Messi linked with stunning return to Barcelona with loan move ‘not out of the question’
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner left the Catalans for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, as their still ongoing financial woes made it impossible for them to keep him
Lionel Messi identifies Real Madrid legend squeezed out by Jude Bellingham to join him at Inter Miami
Lionel Messi wants fellow Ballon d'Or winner and Real Madrid legend to join him at Inter Miami in the upcoming transfer window
Tottenham benefit from ‘deal of the century’ after Barcelona transfer fail despite Messi intervention
A report has explained how the Spurs star could be playing for Barcelona instead if it was up to an enthralled Lionel Messi
Messi, Enzo Fernandez in agreement over Tottenham man who is ‘best in the world’ in his position
The defender has started the new season in superb form for Ange Postecoglou's men, scoring twice in a four-game unbeaten start for Spurs
Lionel Messi’s latest free-kick golazo has challenged our understanding of mathematics
You'd think we'd have exhausted every thesaurus in the world writing about Messi over the past 20 years. You'd be wrong.
Surrounded by five defenders, Lionel Messi chose his MLS debut to reinvent the rules of physics
Messi made a pass that would've made Albert Einstein contemplating instant retirement than try to understand what he'd seen.
Mbappe, Neymar, Messi and the end of PSG’s bling-bling era
Neymar, Mbappe, Messi: going, going, gone. PSG’s phoney war on the “bling-bling” era at the club is finally over
Where are they now? A ‘new Lionel Messi’ for every year since 2006
There will never be another Lionel Messi. Never. But that doesn’t stop young players being compared to the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.
The top 10 most valuable players outside Europe’s big five leagues in 2023
The most valuable players in world football are typically at Europe’s most prestigious clubs, but life does exist outside of Europe's top five leagues.
Kylian Mbappe: Man Utd target given ‘you deserve it’ pointer by Lionel Messi in discussion over next club
Messi and Mbappe may be no more, but that has not stopped the former giving the latter some transfer advice as speculation mounts about a move away from PSG
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Comparing their records at age 35
Messi will soon be celebrating his 36th birthday – and with another milestone come yet more comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bombshell Liverpool update as top Reds forward eyed by PSG to replace Lionel Messi; Al-Khelaifi in ‘constant contact’
PSG are in initial discussions with the agent of a top-class Liverpool star as they look to replace the departing Lionel Messi, according to one source
5 of the weirdest transfer rumours of summer 2023: Hazard, Messi, Neymar…
The transfer window has only just opened for business and yet there is already an abundance of weird and whacky rumours doing the rounds.
The 10 ex-European players that will be Lionel Messi’s team-mates at Inter Miami
After almost two decades of shining in Europe, Lionel Messi will be plying his trade in North America. But who will he be playing alongside?
Lionel Messi next club confirmed as Man Utd icon helps secure stunning coup
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has been linked with a return to Barcelona, as well as with a big-money switch to Saudi Arabia. But, it seems he has declined both of those options
An amazing XI of players whose contracts expire in the summer, including Lionel Messi and a Man Utd stalwart
Some of the biggest names in football are set to become free agents next month and clubs from across Europe will be queuing up for their signatures
Transfer Gossip: Man Utd, Tottenham deflated as new suitor begin Harry Kane signing; next Lionel Messi club named
The manager of a Euro giant has ordered the signing of Kane and a move is underway, while Messi's next club has been named ahead of a June 6 announcement, and a Man Utd target attended their FA Cup final defeat to Man City
Lionel Messi transfer: Two Premier League clubs enter race to sign superstar as Barcelona stall on decision
According to the latest reports, two Premier League clubs have entered the race to sign Lionel Messi this summer upon his contract with PSG expiring
15 things we loved this weekend: Kane, Messi, Ronaldo, Gavi, Giroud…
The final day of the Premier League season offered thrills and spills, but there was just as much excitement elsewhere to keep us entertained too.
Euro Paper Talk: Neymar to Man Utd truths emerge as talks over second deal worth just €25m begin; Villa linked with outrageous Lionel Messi signing
The real reasons behind Neymar links to Man Utd have come to light, a Bayern Munich star has made clear his wish to sign for Liverpool, while Aston Villa have incredibly been linked with Lionel Messi
How many FPL points would Messi and Ronaldo have scored at their peak?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi hit peaks that even elite goalscorers can only dream of - but what does that mean in FPL terms?
Pivotal Arsenal man in line for lucrative new contract after PSG shortlist him as replacement for world-class star
A vital Arsenal player could follow Saka's lead by agreeing to a bumper new contract after he emerged on PSG's list of replacements for a world-class star
Lionel Messi transfer: Brakes put on £320m Saudi move as Man Utd legend Cristiano Ronaldo sparks major concerns
Claims that Messi has already agreed a lucrative move to Saudi have been swatted aside - and new doubts over Cristiano Ronaldo will seemingly put the former's move in greater peril
Lionel Messi hands Man Utd transfer boost, as Ten Hag gets another chance to sign spectacular target
It's no secret that Erik ten Hag wants to reunite with the former Ajax player at Old Trafford. Now, he could potentially get another chance to bring him in
Double Man Utd interest in £400m Lionel Messi move with star to push out failed Solskjaer signing and battle Cristiano Ronaldo
There are two reasons why Man Utd fans will be interested by Messi's next move, with the Argentina legend to replace a former Solskjaer striker and rival Ronaldo
Arsenal set to revive interest in £58m star as Lionel Messi reunion sends Barcelona winger packing
The ramifications of Messi's likely Barcelona return are starting to be felt with one Blaugrana star reportedly considering his future and seemingly considering a move to Arsenal
Man City get stunning final chance to reunite Lionel Messi with Pep Guardiola as PSG tensions reach their climax
Man City have been given the opportunity to sign Lionel Messi and play him alongside Erling Haaland after a report revealed PSG's stance on a contract extension
13 things we loved this weekend: Messi, AWB, Casemiro, Wrexham…
Both Manchester clubs progressed to the FA Cup final and we saw a potential Goal of the Season contender in the Premier League.
Fabrizio Romano backtracks on major Liverpool transfer claim, with Lionel Messi one of three deals to take centre stage first
Romano has poured cold water on claims a Liverpool move is agreed, with the transfer guru instead claiming three different deals will take priority first
Barcelona now ‘confident’ of signing Lionel Messi and Man City icon in mouth-watering double swoop
Luckily for the Spaniard, however, there could be some incredible free options available to him, including Catalans icon Lionel Messi, and Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.
Exclusive: Euro giants confident about agreeing colossal Lionel Messi deal, with transfer to aid Man Utd pursuit of £63m ace
A major European side are preparing for the arrival of Lionel Messi and his move should help Man Utd get one of their top targets, TEAMtalk understands