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The 2022 FIFA World Cup Final delivered one of the greatest matches in football history, as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé battled in an unforgettable showdown for the world title. From dramatic comebacks to a legendary penalty shootout,
Lionel Messi checked into the match early in the second half, the score tied and Inter Miami's chances at breaking a pair of Major League Soccer regular-season records very much uncertain. In that instant, it all changed. Messi had three goals — his ...
Argentina's golden generation is back for more glory and bettors can get excellent value on La Albiceleste
Could the defending World Cup champions comprehend the sights and sounds of one of college football's best atmospheres?
© Abdullah Ahmed & Jeff Dean/Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo (L) of Al-Nassr FC and Lionel Messi (R) #10 of Inter Miami CF. Unlike the Ballon d’Or, the selection ...
Earlier today, FIFA announced that The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025 was Ousmane Dembele. The French star is classified as the best player in the world for 2025 after winning this award and the Ballon d’Or award in September. For the Best FIFA Men’s ...
At 39 and very much in the twilight of his career, Lionel Messi enters his sixth World Cup this summer, but the noise surrounding the iconic Argentina captain remains louder than ever. Having
It is the semifinals at the Copa America, and it’ll be a rematch of the tournament’s opening game as Canada faces Argentina. Despite having chances, Canada was kept off the scoresheet in the first match. Argentina finished with a comfortable 2-0 win ...
Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Rich Storry, Dilip Vishwanat, Dustin Markland, Jeff Dean / Getty Images In more than one way, the 2025 MLS season was historic. The league-record transfer fee was broken three times, the last of ...
Lionel Messi is preparing for a record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance, but the player heading to the tournament is unrecognizable from the teenager who first burst onto the scene.