Rodrigo De Paul Leads Tributes to Jorge Messi in Leagues Cup Defeat

Rodrigo De Paul paid a heartfelt tribute to Lionel Messi’s late father, Jorge Messi, during Inter Miami’s 2–1 Leagues Cup defeat to Mexican side Monterrey on Saturday. Jorge Messi died at the age of 68 shortly before the game, with Lionel Messi leaving the squad to return to Argentina and be with his family following the news.

Lionel Messi once bathed a baby Lamine Yamal for a photoshoot. Today, they'll meet again in the World Cup final.

With Argentina's late 2-1 comeback win over England on Wednesday, Lionel Messi will now face Spain's Lamine Yamal, the 19-year-old phenom widely touted as his heir apparent — or the closest thing to it — in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. The final kicks off at 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

How a napkin led to Lionel Messi's $1.1 billion success story

Jorge Messi refused to give up on Lionel, helping secure his Barcelona future and setting the stage for the soccer star's $1.1 billion fortune.

Brace and record: Messi makes a big impact on his return!

A polished return.On the night from Wednesday to Thursday, Lionel Messi made his big return to Inter Miami’s starting lineup, just three weeks after the 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain.Against
Sports Illustrated

Topps Immortalizes Iconic Messi-Yamal Photo on a 1-of-1 Card

Topps will include a 1/1 trading card featuring the iconic 2007 photograph of Lionel Messi and baby Lamine Yamal in an upcoming Stadium Club UEFA Club Competitions release. Some trading cards celebrate championships. Others commemorate record-breaking ...

Messi Is Not a Miracle. He’s Messi.

At 39, soccer’s reigning legend has delivered Argentina to another World Cup final. Why should anyone be surprised?
CNN

Lionel Messi sends a message with his World Cup hat trick: He’s still The Man around here

On a night when it seemed like young stars in their primes were laying down a statement of intent, a moment when the changing of the guard in world soccer seemed at hand, Lionel Messi sent a message in Kansas City. And in this game, on this stage, in this ...
The New York Times

Some of Us Got Tired of Lionel Messi, but He Won Us Over. Again.

Has any seemingly overhyped phenomenon done a better job living up to the hype? Fans at the World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland on July 11 in Kansas City, Mo.Credit... Supported by By Sam Anderson Photographs by Sara Messinger You know ...
Forbes

Lionel Messi’s Resilience: Turning A Penalty Shot Miss Into Two Goals

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 22: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J ...
Yahoo! Sports

Messi puts on a show, leads Argentina to convincing World Cup win over Austria

Lionel Messi has made his first start with Inter Miami since returning from the World Cup and was dominant in his return. While Argentina awaits Lionel Messi's decision about his international future, the AFA president says it's a choice only the superstar ...