Lionel Messi continues to lay the foundation for his career after retirement from playing.

Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or 2026 award, it was announced Tuesday.

The Chicago Fire got a reminder that no lead is safe when Lionel Messi is on the field, Nancy Armour writes.

Lionel Messi has played his last game representing Argentina, the soccer star announced Monday. The 39-year-old Messi’s retirement from the national team comes 20 years after his first appearance and ends a career with La Albiceleste that saw him score 98 goals and add 38 assists in 142 matches.

Lionel Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup-opening win over Atlético de San Luis. Jim Rassol / Imagn Images For the first time since the World Cup, Lionel Messi is back on the scoresheet. And he’s done it in a competition he has previously owned

The 2026 World Cup was Lionel Messi's last tournament with Argentina, the soccer legend has confirmed.