Messi Replacement? Inter Miami Owner Wants To Just Enjoy ‘Next Two Years’

Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas has addressed the inevitable question of how the club will replace Lionel Messi. With the Argentine icon under contract through 2028, the Herons are already planning for a future beyond the GOAT. Mas outlines vision for post-Messi era in Miami Messi has transformed Inter Miami into a global phenomenon since … Read more

2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup: Every World Cup Golden Ball Winner since 1978

The ultimate objective at any World Cup tournament is to lift the trophy alongside your teammates for soccer’s ultimate prize.  But there are plenty of individual awards to also strive for – including the Golden Ball Award.  The Golden Ball Award was officially introduced at the 1982 World Cup for the very first time, awarded … Read more

1 World Cup Player To Watch From All 48 Teams

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will ultimately come to life because of its constellation of stars, and this summer’s tournament will be full of them.  From living legends like Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo to goal machines Kylian Mbappé of France and Erling Haaland of Norway — these are the names who’ll take … Read more

Lionel Messi Purchases Catalonia-Based Soccer Club UE Cornellà

Lionel Messi is the owner of a fifth-division soccer club in Spain after the Argentine superstar acquired Barcelona-based UE Cornellà. Messi was the best player of his generation during his two decades at FC Barcelona, where he won multiple titles and Ballon d’Or awards before leaving in 2021. Cornellà is a modest club in a … Read more

Mascherano Steps Down As Inter Miami Coach, Four Months After Winning MLS Cup

Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami’s coach, a stunning move that comes only four months after leading Lionel Messi’s club to the MLS Cup title. Mascherano, a former teammate of Messi at Barcelona and with Argentina’s national team before reuniting with him as coach, is leaving for personal reasons, the team said.  Mascherano’s entire … Read more

Lionel Messi, Argentina to Play Pre-World Cup Friendlies at Texas A&M and Auburn

Argentina will play its final tune-ups for the World Cup at the college football stadiums of Texas A&M and Auburn. Lionel Messi’s team will face Honduras on June 6 at the Aggies’ Kyle Field, which has a capacity of over 102,000 in College Station. Argentina will then play Iceland at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium on June … Read more

World Cup Title Favorites, Sleepers, Debut Teams? All 48 Teams By Tiers

Ready for the biggest edition of soccer’s marquee event? With 48 teams spread across three countries, this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be epic.  [2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: Full Game-by-Game Schedule] The field is set, and all 12 four-team groups are locked in. But which teams will be the serious tournament contenders? … Read more

First Things First’s Top 26 Players Who Will Define the 2026 World Cup

Is Lionel Messi still the best soccer player in the world at 38 years old? It’s debatable. However, what is undeniable is that Messi will be one of the focal points of the 2026 FIFA World Cup should he choose to participate in a record-setting sixth World Cup, which is why the “First Things First” … Read more

Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe And Vini Jr. Unite For Lego World Cup Trophy Commercial

A room full of star power? With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on its way this summer, Lego has pulled out all the stops after managing to gather Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinícius Jr. for a new commercial. The commercial, which Lego posted to its official Instagram account Thursday, shows the quartet … Read more

England’s Thomas Tuchel Compares Harry Kane To Messi, Ronaldo After Loss To Japan

England struggles without their talisman The disappointing loss at Wembley followed a disjointed 1-1 draw with Uruguay last week, leaving Tuchel with plenty of questions ahead of the World Cup. With their captain watching from the stands, England failed to find a cutting edge. Manchester City star Phil Foden was deployed as a false nine … Read more