The Latest Breaking News from Lionel Messi

The World Cup group stage draw in Doha threw up a number of tantalising fixtures

The former Liverpool striker was criticised for comments made after the Reds lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League final

Messi revealed a Newell’s Old Boys shirt after scoring for Barcelona to pay tribute to Maradona soon after his passing in November 2020

The Argentine superstar has lifted the highly coveted Ballon d'Or crown on a record seven occasions and he insists that the destination of this year's gong is already clear

Lionel Messi won last year's Ballon d'Or while Liverpool star Mohamed Salah finished seventh

Real Madrid's France star Karim Benezema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or, according to seven-time laureate Lionel Messi. Benzema was crucial in Madrid's Champions League victory this season, culminating with a 1-0 win over Liverpool in Paris on Saturday, AFP said. Although he did not score in the final, Benzema's…

Seven-time winner Messi has tipped Benzema to secure the individual award for the first time

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has backed Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema to win the award this year, saying there is “no doubt” that he deserves it after a spectacular year with club and country

Barcelona's financial situation could lead to major transfer problems this summer, with the club eyeing a number of moves for Chelsea stars as well as a battle for Robert Lewandowski's signature