Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer once picked Lionel Messi ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Englishman spoke to GOAL last year and named Kevin De Bruyne as the best player he has ever played with.

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has named Lionel Messi as his toughest ever opponent ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi is a man of many talents. First—and most obviously—is his aptitude for soccer. Widely regarded as the greatest ...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo would put on a “great fight” if they stepped in the ring, says Amir Khan, but a boxing bout is considered unlikely.

Football fans all around the world know Lionel Messi's quality. The Argentine is one of the greatest players of all time, and ...

In today’s digital age, it only takes one match for a player to create a viral sensation. From jaw-dropping performances to ...

Lionel Messi is reportedly keen to play alongside former Real Madrid rival Luka Modric at Inter Miami. The Los Blancos superstar captain could be on his way out with his contract expiring this summer.

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Pope Francis' passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. But Francis, who died Monday at 88, also turned to the sport for anecdotes about camaraderie, fellowship and teamwork.

The Catalan club has been home to a whole host of iconic Samba stars down the years - but who stands out as the best?

The message was shared alongside a 2013 photo of Messi meeting the Pope before a friendly between Argentina and Italy in Rome ...