Argentina captain dazzles with nine dribbles and two assists against England, but Jay-Jay Okocha’s iconic 1994 mark remains untouched
Messi praises Spain ahead of a major clash, highlighting Barcelona links and the quality of players expected to make the match difficult
Lionel Messi responds to criticism over Argentina’s World Cup run, saying the team earned its place in the final after beating England
The 2026 Ballon d’Or race intensifies as Lionel Messi leads contenders ahead of the World Cup final, with Yamal, Kane and Dembélé among favourites
Jude Bellingham explains the moment with Lionel Messi after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat, saying there was no issue between them
Joe Cole England Argentina prediction sees the former midfielder backing the Three Lions to defeat Lionel Messi’s side in the 2026 World Cup semi-final
Mbappé Ballon d’Or race heats up as the France star leads Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembélé and Lionel Messi after World Cup success
Mbappé Golden Boot race heats up as the France captain leads Lionel Messi after scoring eight goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner breaks down in tears after scoring in Argentina’s stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals
Messi and Ronaldo headline the 2026 World Cup records list as the tournament sets historic milestones across players, teams, coaches and attendance
