Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, has criticised Lionel Messi for his reaction to a Benin player who attempted to take a selfie with him. Lionel Messi's retirement moment with the Argentine national team was interrupted when a Benin player attempted to take a selfie with the 39-year-old. Mes…
The Argentine Football Association, AFA, has decided to leave Lionel Messi’s No. 10 shirt vacant for their upcoming international fixtures. Messi is preparing to wear the iconic shirt for the final time, in a specially arranged farewell match against Benin this October. But AFA has announced that they will leave the ic…
My Argentina future uncertain after Lionel Messi retirement and suspension - Leandro Paredes hints at retirement
Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football at 39 Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, He noted in his Instagram post, which featured a photo of a handwritten message across three pieces of notebook paper, that he wrote those words on July 21, two days…
…elite group of just three players ever to have won the award at least twice, alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoBayern Munich president Herbert Hainer and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen both paid tribute to the England captain's record-breaking campaignPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our con…
Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup’s record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition’s opening group matches. Messi, who helped Miami win the 2023 crown in his first weeks with the Florida club, took his tally in the competition for Major League Socc…
…Enzo Fernández scored the winning goal.Earlier in the tournament, Argentina captain Lionel Messi also escaped a red card after stepping on Algeria defender Aïssa Mandi during their group-stage encounter, prompting further debate over officiating standards at the competition.The disagreement between FIFA and IFAB over E…
…before going on to claim the trophy for the second time with that 1-0 win over Lionel Messi’s men. With the World Cup now consigned to the history books, several players who starred at the tournament are currently without clubs following the expiry of their contracts on June 30th. Here are the biggest names and where t…
…France attack in the semi-finals, the European champions equally shut down the Lionel Messi troops in a more spectacular fashion in the final. The South Americans did not register a single shot on goal throughout the 120 minutes of football action. Even our dear Super Eagles, on their day, would have done better. So th…
…curling strike against Argentina in the Round of 32.The Blue Sharks had pushed Lionel Messi's Argentina all the way to 120 minutes in the knockout stage in what was already a historic debut at the World Cup.Sidny Lopes Cabral wins 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament. Photo by Ezra Shaw.ImagesWhen Lautaro Martinez gav…
…only four goals to surpass Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goalsLionel Messi briefly held the record during the tournament but failed to add to his tally in the final, leaving Mbappe to clinch the historic markFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Kylian Mbappe ended the 2026 FI…
…d'Or this year. Bonmati, who won the 2023 female Ballon d'Or, named Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Spain duo Rodri and Pau Cubarsi to win the prestigious individual Golden Ball trophy. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, the 28-year-old said of the Ballon d’Or, “I would give it to Rodri, for example, to Messi, why not, pa…
Lionel Messi is set to sit out Inter Miami's MLS clash against Montreal on Sunday, July 26, 2026The Argentine star already missed Inter Miami's previous match against Chicago amid fitness concernsMessi's absence follows Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finalFind it fast with our new search feature…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi was eligible to play for one other country before being cap-tied to the South American giants Messi played for Argentina during the 2026 tournament this summer; however, the trajectory of his international career could have been significantly different. A recent investigation revealed tha…
Lionel Messi will not be required to play in next week’s Major League Soccer All-Star Game after representing Argentina in the recent World Cup final, the US domestic league said Saturday. Inter Miami superstar Messi had been sanctioned last year for skipping the annual showcase, which pits top players from across MLS…
…a hit after France and England both failed to reach the World Cup finalLamine Yamal and Lionel Messi remain in the running, with Messi chasing a record eighth Ballon d'Or at age 39Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Spain's Rodri has moved sharply up the 2026 Ballon d'Or power rankings after winning t…
…to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, placing the 19-year-old above Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.Yamal was one of the top stars at the just-concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup, playing a key role to help Spain win the competition for the second time in their history.Former Aston Villa captain, Gab…
…in the incident involving Ayala as celebrations and disappointment unfolded on the pitch.Lionel Messi releases emotional statement Legit.ng previously reported that Lionel Messi released an emotional statement after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain. Messi admitted that he is hurt after the final, b…
…integrity of the game."Messi speaks after loss vs Spain Legit.ng earlier reported that Lionel Messi has broken his silence after Argentina were dethroned as world champions, admitting Spain were the better side following a 1-0 defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. A visibly emotional Messi said hi…
It will take time for this wound to heal - Lionel Messi breaks silence after Argentina World Cup final loss Lionel Messi has broken his silence after Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The Argentina captain admitted the defeat brought him "immense pain," acknowledging that it would take time…
…that Spain's broader unbeaten run does not affect, according to Yahoo Sports.Argentina's Lionel Messi was reported to have left the tournament in tears, with his international future now uncertain following the defeat in the final.Spain's victory was built on a young and technically gifted squad, with teenage forward L…
…shortly after their dramatic final win against Argentina. Spain claimed a 1-0 win over Lionel Messi's Argentina in extra time after a 106th-minute strike from forward Ferran Torres at MetLife Stadium. Ahead of the final, FIFA had revealed that it had manufactured 'bespoke championship rings', 30 of which will be presen…
…saluted for the US national anthem. Trump said before kick-off that he thought superstar Lionel Messi would give Argentina the edge and talked about his own close ties with Argentina’s right wing President Javier Milei. But he told reporters afterward that he “wasn’t sad” Argentina had lost. “I would say Spain played b…
…became the first footballer to win consecutive World Cup Golden Boots and also surpassed Lionel Messi as the competition's all-time leading goalscorer.
…Ball after controlling matches from midfield throughout the tournament.Argentina captain Lionel Messi collected the Silver Ball, while France's Kylian Mbappé received the Bronze Ball after another outstanding World Cup.Mbappé also finished as the tournament's top scorer to claim the adidas Golden Boot. Messi earned the…