Lionel Messi, 38, was named in Lionel Scaloni's 26-man squad and will captain holders Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, a record sixth for the forward, with the coach playing down fitness fears.
West Bengal lawmaker says the golden statue unveiled during Messi's December 2025 'GOAT Tour' has been deemed unsafe by state engineers; workers used ropes Wednesday to stabilize it.
Lionel Messi notched a brace and an assist as Inter Miami came from behind to beat FC Cincinnati on the road, extending the club's MLS away winning streak.
Players' association salary release Tuesday shows Inter Miami's Messi earning $28.3m in guaranteed compensation on his contract extension, well clear of LAFC's Son Heung-min.
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez had successful double surgery after fracturing his foot in a Le Mans crash that threw him off his bike, with recovery timing not yet set.
