Lionel Messi received the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Oviedo, Spain, becoming the first individual soccer player to win the prestigious honor. Ceremony at Teatro Campoamor The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward accepted the award from Princess Leonor during a ceremony at the Teatro Campoamor on October 23, 2026. Spanish King Felipe VI … Read more
Lionel Messi has accumulated 1.600 millones de euros in career earnings across his playing days with FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami, according to financial data reported by Corriere della Sera. The Financial Milestone of a Global Icon Lionel Messi has reached 1.600 millones de euros in total career earnings, combining on-field salaries with … Read more
Lionel Messi ended 21 years of international football with Argentina on Tuesday night at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, appearing in his 208th match for the Albiceleste and scoring his 126th international goal during a 3-0 victory over Benin (rtve.es). Standing in the center circle before a crowd of roughly 85,000 spectators, the 39-year-old … Read more
Lionel Messi is set to play his final match with the Argentina national team on Tuesday, October 6, facing Benin in an international friendly at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, as reported by MARCA. The fixture marks the conclusion of a 21-year international career that yielded a FIFA World Cup title and two Copa … Read more
Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez revealed that Argentina’s squad plans to honor Lionel Messi with an asado and lavish him with affection during his final international appearance at the Estadio Monumental. Speaking after a 7-0 rout of Burkina Faso, the Chelsea goalkeeper detailed the team’s plans for Tuesday’s farewell match against Benin in Buenos Aires. Emiliano “Dibu” … Read more
Former Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti revealed he once attempted a blockbuster move to sign Lionel Messi, preparing an extraordinary financial package that never reached the player because the formal offer was left unopened. Speaking in an interview with Italian media, the former club chief detailed the ambitious pursuit that defined a legendary era of … Read more
Diego Simeone has declared Lionel Messi as the undisputed best footballer in the world and his favorite for the Ballon d’Or, pointing to his compatriot’s historic performances at the FIFA World Cup. The Atlético Madrid manager elevated the Argentina captain above modern stars such as Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal during recent remarks regarding global … Read more
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, prompting a wave of tributes across the global football community, including a high-profile message from manager José Mourinho. Mourinho Pays Tribute to a “Brilliant and Unforgettable” Career Among the multitude of figures across the sport offering praise for the Albiceleste captain, José Mourinho caught … Read more
Jorge Messi, the father and long-time representative of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 in a hospital in Rosario, Argentina, following a prolonged illness. Passing in Rosario After Prolonged Illness According to verified reports, Jorge Messi passed away in his home city of Rosario after battling a long-term illness … Read more
Messi Pledges €80,000 for Sierra Oeste Football star Lionel Messi has donated €80,000 to aid the recovery of Spain’s Sierra Oeste region following a devastating wildfire that scorched nearly 30,000 hectares. Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso announced the contribution on Tuesday via official social media channels. The funds are earmarked directly for restoration efforts … Read more