Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi

Luka Modric, 40, makes his 198th appearance for Croatia against Slovenia at Stadion Varteks, Varaždin, on 7 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

More oldies than ever at World Cup as over-40s rock on

A record eight players ​aged 40 or older have been selected to play at the tournament in ‌Canada, Mexico and the United States

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

World's highest-paid athletes of 2026

A graphic illustration displays Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo alongside the official logos of six consecutive Fifa World Cup tournaments from 2006 to 2026. Photo: BSS

The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final World Cup

Photo: Leo Messi via Instagram

Messi says Argentina up against 'other favorites' in World Cup repeat bid

Leo Messi. Photo: Collected

Messi bags double as Miami battle back to down Orlando

Photo: Collected

Son's LAFC defeats Messi and Miami in MLS season opener

Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suarez pose with white tigers during a visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre, in Jamnagar. | Photo Phot: Vantara via PTI

Messi visits wildlife rehab centre in India; lion cub named after him

Satadru Dutta (left) alongside Lionel Messi. Photo: UNB

West Bengal court places Messi event organiser Satadru Dutta on 14-day remand

Satadru Dutta (left) alongside Lionel Messi. Photo: UNB

Organiser Satadru held, Mamata apologises after disorder at Messi's Kolkata programme

Messi posed with a Mohun Bagan jersey, causing much delight to the fans of the legendary football club in Kolkata. Photo: Collected

Kolkata erupts in Messi frenzy as football icon arrives on India tour

Cristiano Ronaldo says he disagrees that Messi is better than him

Cristiano Ronaldo says he disagrees that Messi is better than him

Photo: Collected

Messi’s last dance in Argentina?: A farewell to the GOAT

Messi says ‘farewell’ in Argentina but is yet to decide on playing in the World Cup

Messi says ‘farewell’ in Argentina but is yet to decide on playing in the World Cup