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Lionel Messi throws Barcelona-themed party for son Thiago’s birthday

Lionel Messi may no longer be a Barcelona player but his love for the club is still evident and has been on show once again ...
The New York Times

Lionel Messi at Barcelona: The pain and glory of a 20-year love affair

The Athletic has live coverage of Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut. “My first memory of Lionel Messi? That would probably be sitting next to him on the bus to Leon XIII high school in Barcelona,” says ...

Messi opens up on career moves, fatherhood, World Cup, Inter Miami contract

He was interviewed in Spanish by Miami mayor Francis Suarez and the 30-minute conversation covered topics ranging from his ...
Goal

No place like home! Argentina duty a breath of fresh air for Messi after Barcelona strife

The Albiceleste captain's relationship with his home country has often been complicated, but any excuse to escape Camp Nou will be welcome right now Lionel Messi has long held a rocky relationship ...

Thiago Messi’s birthday celebration, wrapped in Barça colors

Thiago Messi turned 13 and celebrated his birthday with a party heavily themed around FC Barcelona.  In photos shared by Antonela Roccuzzo on Instagram, the ...
World Soccer Talk

Lionel Messi’s Barcelona contract leaked online: His weekly wage shocks everyone

Lionel Messi scored in first-half stoppage time to save a point for Inter Miami in Sunday’s MLS fixture against Toronto FC. Messi is being handsomely rewarded for seeing out his career in Major League ...