Barcelona presidential candidate Marc Ciria has said he will do all he can to bring Lionel Messi back to the club if he prevails in next year's elections.

While the Lionel Messi continues to dominate MLS and plans for the 2026 World Cup, a fresh wave of speculation has emerged from Argentina that has reignited one of soccer’s most emotional what-ifs.

The inaugural edition of the Messi Cup, a tournament launched by Lionel Messi earlier this year for U16 teams, was won by Argentine giants River Plate, who defeated Atlético Madrid in Sunday’s final.

Lionel Messi embraced Indian culture and performed various rituals during his visit to Vantara in Jamnagar. Clips have come out of the Argentine performing the Shiv Abhishek as well as chanting various mantras and praying .

Prior to the beginning of the Lionel Messi era, a Spain World Cup champion revealed that he rejected David Beckham's offer to join Inter Miami.

The new set of awardees of the FIFA Best awards have been revealed. On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, France and PSG player Ousmane Dembele was awarded the Best FIFA Men's Player award while Spain and Barcelona star took home the Best FIFA Women's Player award.