Other Facts: FC Barcelona's all-time leading scorer. Winner of the Ballon d'Or, or footballer of the year, a record five times: a record four consecutive years (2009-2012) and again for 2015. Won the ...

This article has been updated as part of The Athletic’s coverage of Euro 2024 and the Copa America, having originally been published in June 2023. Argentina and Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi turns 37 on ...

With highlights, quotes, stats, trivia, World Cup history and 2026 hopes, FIFA spotlights one-of-a-kind Argentina No10 Lionel Messi. They call him ‘The Atomic Flea’. His achievements on Earth have ...

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF will travel to Cincinnati on Wednesday for the semifinal round of the U.S. Open Cup. Inter Miami CF and FC Cincinnati play at TQL Stadium at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Fans can ...

As a young boy, Messi was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. At age 13, he signed with Futbol Club Barcelona and moved to Spain. As part of the contract, FC Barcelona agreed to pay for ...