The Latest Breaking News from Lionel Messi

Brazil legend and footballing icon Pele has sadly passed away at the age of 82 following a battle against cancer.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said his team does not need winter signings as it is in good shape to resume the season in LaLiga, where they trail leaders Barcelona by two points. The Italian coach considers that having healthy players, such as striker Karim Benzema, will be the key…

The France striker hit a World Cup final hat-trick but ended on the losing side before Emiliano Martinez mocked him during celebrations

The Saudis’ upset of Argentina in neighboring Qatar sent shockwaves globally, and locally it birthed a national holiday spent, in one town, embracing even more soccer.

Winning the World Cup at 19 and becoming the world’s most expensive player by 23 comes with spotlight and scrutiny. And the France star is ready for more.

Our Gaelic Games Correspondent reflects on what a sporting year where normality was largely restored and looks ahead to 2023

Virgil van Dijk played a key role in convincing Cody Gakpo to join Liverpool rather than Manchester United, with the defender the latest in a long line of inside agents

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe were rivals on the pitch for the World Cup final in Qatar, but will now go back to fighting for the same cause as Paris Saint-Germain colleagues

Chelsea are interested in signing Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez when the January transfer window opens following the sensational World Cup showing from the Argentine

At long last France talisman Kylian Mbappe has addressed Emiliano Martinez's constant goading in the aftermath of Argentina's World Cup final victory earlier this month

As the year closes with Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph and the greatest of sporting victories, the game has never been so unhealthy as sportswashing projects and other forces transform the sport, writes Miguel Delaney