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Before Lionel Messi became football’s defining figure, he was a teenager in Barcelona whose future with Argentina remained uncertain. ESPN’s The Forgotten Tape revisits the VHS cassette, human network, and fragile moment in football history that helped alter the modern game forever.
Messi doubles MLS base salary, his $28 million total compensation more than twice any other player
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer's highest-paid player for the third year running, though he received a significant raise this season.
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer by a wide margin, but after re-signing with Inter Miami in October, his salary has grown substantially.
The famed Argentine-American play-by-play man pointed out the clash between the reputation of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the field, and their earnings off of it.
The USMNT captain tells PEOPLE what it was like to kick it with Lionel Messi, Alex Morgan and other soccer legends in a new ad ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has reflected on some of the biggest moments and personalities from his legendary spell in Spain during a lengthy conversation on Rio Ferdinand’s channel.The B...
Argentina captain is named in the preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.
While it's likely he will be on hand to help the Albiceleste to defend their FIFA World Cup title in 2026, Lionel Messi is not a confirmed presence at the tournament.