Lionel Messi’s participation in the FIFA World Cup has been the subject of fan queries for the past few months, but his inclusion in Argentina’s preliminary squad for the tournament may have put those concerns to rest. The global football superstar was ...

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 greatest players of all time, courtesy of HarperCollins ...

© Andrew Wevers/Marcelo Endelli/Getty ImagesInter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos and Lionel Messi. “I hope so—God willing,” Hoyos said during Friday’s press ...

Take a look inside Inter Miami’s new home as Lionel Messi and the club face Austin FC at Nu Stadium in Miami Freedom Park on Saturday night. From match action to fan excitement, this photo gallery captures first impressions of the 26,700-seat venue, the ...

It’s not every day that the greatest soccer player of all-time (arguably) is in Denver. The Colorado Rapids are set to host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Saturday. It is expected to be Messi’s first-ever game ...