War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs. Spain game known as Finalissima this month even as the emirate is targeted by Iranian missiles in the widening Middle East war started by Israel and the United States.

Last World Cups for Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi? Schedule, World Cup histories for CR7, Messi

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enter the 2026 World Cup with legendary resumes with plenty of similarities and some big differences.

MLS, Whitecaps to pay $347K settlement for Lionel Messi absence

The Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer will pay $347,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit filed in Canada after Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi did not appear in a 2024 game as advertised.

Messi reaches 70 free kick goals in his career: How many does Cristiano Ronaldo have and who holds the record?

Following his brace for Inter Miami in the 2026 MLS season, Lionel Messi climbed in the all-time ranking for most free kicks scored, with Cristiano Ronaldo in contention, as well.

Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico

Soccer star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami’s friendly match in Puerto Rico.