By Miguel Lo Bianco ROSARIO, Argentina, July 10 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi has had a fresh lick of paint. A 534-square-meter (5,748-square-foot) mural on the side of a building in downtown Rosario, his hometown in Argentina,

Lionel Messi was diagnosed with Growth Hormone Deficiency as a child. Here's how Barcelona's financial support helped save the Argentina legend's career.

Walking has accounted for 63 per cent of Messi's movement at this World Cup, a share that is far clear of any other outfield player

By Gabriel Araujo KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 10 (Reuters) - Switzerland players have heaped praise on Lionel Messi ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, but said they have identified weaknesses in the defending champions and believe they can cause an upset.

Argentina are now one win away from the World Cup final, with Lionel Messi leading the charge after another eventful night.

The race for the Golden Boot award has come down to a sprint to the finish. With just four matches left in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it has become a pressure cooker. France superstar Kylian Mbappé reclaimed the top spot after scoring in Les Bleus’ 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco.

ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of this year's World Cup on Tuesday against Egypt, extending his scoring streak to nine consecutive games for Argentina and moving to the top of a tight Golden Boot race.

Mateo, Thiago and Ciro — with wife, Antonella Roccuzzo. See their cutest family photos as the famed soccer star celebrates his milestone birthday today

The legendary soccer player has known his wife since they were kids.

ATLANTA (AP) — It's a World Cup semifinal lineup for the ages. Four previous champions and the four top-ranking teams in the world. Five of the six top scorers, one GOAT and one of the bitterest rivalries in soccer.

The Argentina superstar will finally take on England for the first time when the nations meet in the World Cup semifinals.