Former FC Barcelona captain and club legend Lionel Messi paid tribute to his former mentor and another Blaugrana icon, Pep Guardiola, in a recent interview with ESPN.The eight-time Ballon d’Or

The 2026 Word Cup is approaching next summer and most of the biggest soccer stars will arrive in the United States, Canada and Mexico to represent their national teams at the best tournament in the world that takes place every four years.

With a career spanning just over two decades, Lionel Messi has revealed who he believes is the best coach he has worked with.

Lionel Messi ’s career has been defined by unmatched talent, a level rarely seen in the history of soccer. But there was someone who helped elevate him to the very top of the sport during his rise with FC Barcelona —another genius who guided him at one of the greatest teams in history.

Argentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open their World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria