The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or are being announced today as the countdown continues to next month's ceremony. 30 players will be on each shortlist for the men's and women's awards before voting commences to decide the world's best players.

Ally McCoist has been left ‘angered’ over suggestions Lionel Messi could be in with a shout of winning the Ballon d’Or. Messi stands alone with the most Ballon d’Or wins to

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 21-year career with Argentina.The 39-year-old confirmed his decision in an emotional statement on

The 2026 World Cup was Lionel Messi's last tournament with Argentina, the soccer legend has confirmed.

Inter Miami walked away with a 2–2 draw at Nu Stadium on Saturday night.

Ángel Di María received an impromptu ovation from Rosario Central fans during the one-minute tribute to his former teammate Lionel Messi.

The Argentina legend leaves the international stage with many moments to remember. We look back at 10 of the best.

Messi announced Monday that he is retiring from Argentina's national team, ending an international career that began in 2005.

Argentina soccer superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday, ending 21 years of national-team duty.

Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.

Amid the speculation suggesting that Neymar could reform Barcelona’s fabled ‘MSN’ strike partnership with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, Gus Poyet has told GOAL “there is a rule for MLS and one for Inter Miami”.