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He’s not a genius – Capello weighs in on Yamal, Messi comparison

Former Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has shared his thoughts on the ongoing comparisons between Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, and football legend Lionel Messi. Since breaking into the Barcelona first team, the 17-year-old Spain international has impressed fans and pundits. Many see similarities between him and Messi, as both players came from Barcelona’s famous […]

MLS: Messi gives two major reasons he joined Inter Miami

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has explained why he chose to join the Major League Soccer (MLS) club. The Argentine star moved to Inter Miami as a free agent in 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Since then, he has performed well and won two major trophies with the team. Messi revealed that he always wanted […]

My sons also play it – Messi reacts to his name being mentioned in music

Football legend Lionel Messi has shared his thoughts on hearing his name in song lyrics. Top musicians like Burna Boy, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, and Bad Bunny have referenced Messi in their songs, recognizing his greatness in football. Apple Music even has a playlist dedicated to songs that mention him. In a recent […]

Referee punished after asking Messi for his shirt

Concacaf has taken disciplinary action against referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava after he appeared to ask Lionel Messi for his jersey. This happened after Inter Miami’s 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in the Champions Cup on Wednesday night. Nava was seen approaching Messi at the end of the game, seemingly requesting his shirt. Later, […]

LaLiga: Shut up, learn from Lionel Messi – Gullit to Vinicius Jr

Former Netherlands football legend Ruud Gullit has shared some advice for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. Gullit believes the young Brazilian should learn from Lionel Messi, especially in how to handle tough situations on the pitch. This advice comes after Vinicius got into trouble during Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Valencia in LaLiga on January […]

GOAT: Who Said Messi Is Better Than Me – Cristiano Ronaldo Queries

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time and the captain of Al Nassr, has responded to comparisons with Lionel Messi in a light-hearted way. During a fun penalty challenge with popular YouTuber MrBeast, Ronaldo jokingly questioned those who say Messi is better than him. The video, titled “How Many Goalkeepers Does It […]

World Cup Qualifier: Messi Achieves Another Record After Argentina’s Latest Victory

Argentina closed an unforgettable 2024 with a 1-0 victory over Peru in a CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night. The game took place at the Estadio Alberto José Armando in Buenos Aires, where fans celebrated another milestone for their legendary captain, Lionel Messi. Messi, known as one of the greatest players in football history, […]

My Children Even Criticize Me, Says Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi may be one of the most celebrated footballers in history, but even he can’t escape a bit of family criticism. Despite winning over 46 trophies and being the most decorated football player worldwide, Messi recently shared that his own children aren’t shy about pointing out his mistakes on the field. Currently playing for […]

Messi Matches Ronaldo’s Record with Hat-Trick Against Bolivia

Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, recently made headlines by scoring a hat-trick in a 6-0 win over Bolivia during a 2026 World Cup qualifier. This remarkable performance not only helped his team secure a convincing victory but also allowed Messi to equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most international hat-tricks, with both players now […]