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World Cup 2026: Reflecting on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Rivalry

World Cup USA 2026 represents the last opportunity for two of the game’s GOATs to light up the world stage. No one has shone more brightly or for longer than these two. But who’s the best in this long, occasionally bitter rivalry? We’re here to present the

Ultra-rare signed Lionel Messi card sells for more than $500,000

Ultra-rare signed Lionel Messi card sells for more than $500,000

By Charlie Fenton An ultra-rare signed Lionel Messi trading card has sold for £411,000 (more than $500,000) at auction. The 2015 Panini Flawless Sole of the Game Lionel Messi collectible sold for the astonishing amount after an intense online bidding war at Heritage Auctions Spring Sports Catalogue

Messi goal not enough as Miami collapse in 4-3 loss to Orlando

Messi goal not enough as Miami collapse in 4-3 loss to Orlando

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first win at their new Nu Stadium. Miami appeared to be on their way in Argentine superstar Messi's 100th match with the

Tigres edges Nashville in CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg

Tigres edges Nashville in CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg

Angel Correa's goal in the 33rd minute delivered Mexico's Tigres UANL a 1-0 victory over host Nashville of MLS in Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final first leg match. The teams meet again next Tuesday in Mexico in the second leg of the

Suarez off mark but Messi fires blanks as Miami beat Salt Lake

Suarez off mark but Messi fires blanks as Miami beat Salt Lake

Luis Suarez scored his first goal of the Major League Soccer season but Lionel Messi failed to get on the scoresheet as champions Inter Miami struck late to beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Wednesday. Fans who had paid eye-watering ticket prices averaging more than $450 to see

Messi scores winner as Miami down Colorado on coach debut

Messi scores winner as Miami down Colorado on coach debut

Lionel Messi gifted Inter Miami's new coach a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids with a brace including a spectacular late winner in front of 75,000 Major League Soccer fans on Saturday. Shifted to Denver's giant NFL stadium to accommodate the huge demand to

Longtime Messi friend Hoyos unveiled as Inter Miami coach

Longtime Messi friend Hoyos unveiled as Inter Miami coach

Guillermo Hoyos said his long friendship with Lionel Messi will not stop him working the Argentine superstar hard in training, as he was unveiled as the new coach of MLS side Inter Miami on Wednesday. Hoyos, previously Miami's sporting director, replaces Javier Mascherano, who departed the club for