The meteoric rise of young stars like Lamine Yamal has reignited the debate about who could inherit the throne left by the two greatest legends of modern football. However, former player Tonito warns that reaching the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo requires a consistency that few in history have managed to demonstrate over decades.

Lionel Messi has unwavering support from his parents, Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini. Affectionately known as "Leo," Lionel's mom and dad played a pivotal role in shaping his career, helping the 2026 FIFA World Cup player become the most decorated player in soccer and one of the greatest in the sport's history.

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has broken seven major World Cup records in 2026, leading the Golden Boot race and aiming for back-to-back titles with Argentina.

Lionel Messi joked about the rumours regarding a romantic relationship with a World Cup reporter in a viral exchange after Argentina's latest win. Messi has publicly responded to long-running intrigue linking him to Argentine television journalist Sofi Martinez,

Victor Vazquez met Messi when they were 13 at Barcelona. They were great friends and would share music and travel on the bus together

Kylian Mbappe is one goal behind Lionel Messi in the World Cup record chase, but history shows scoring gets harder after age 31.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy.

Charting the history and remarkable numbers behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry, from April 23, 2008 until