The inaugural edition of the Messi Cup, a tournament launched by Lionel Messi earlier this year for U16 teams, was won by Argentine giants River Plate, who defeated Atlético Madrid in Sunday’s final.

Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami have early this week announced the signing of a former member of the defensive ranks at the likes of Real Madrid and Sevilla.The player in question? Sergio

Messi's appearance was abruptly cut short after 20 mins as fans began throwing debris in reaction to being kept at a distance from the star

Lionel Messi's "GOAT Tour" of India was marred by chaotic scenes Saturday after fans threw ripped up seats and invaded the pitch.

Inter Miami ended a dream 2025 with their maiden MLS Cup title. Lionel Messi carved his name in MLS history in golden letters as Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets bid farewell to the sport with one final piece of silverware.

Lionel Messi extended his stay in India and visited Jamnagar, where Anant Ambani will host the football stars.

Messi becomes the sixth player in MLS history to win MVP and a championship in the same season. Of the previous five, only Atlanta United's Josef Martinez in 2018 won MVP, a title and the Golden Boot as the league's scoring champion all in the same year, another hat trick of sorts that Messi achieved in 2025.

Lionel Messi has been named the 2025 MLS MVP, the league announced on Dec. 9. He led MLS with 48 goal contributions for title-winning Inter Miami.

Messi has capped off one of the most successful seasons in league history and been rewarded with another MVP award. No player has ever won the award in consecutive years, while Preki is the only player to win the award twice.

Lionel Messi's final India appearance was marked by protests against Delhi's severe air pollution. Fans chanted about the AQI as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took the stage. The hazardous pollution levels were a stark contrast to the celebratory atmosphere for the football icon.