Max Verstappen has praised Lionel Messi in a recent Red Bull Racing Instagram video, with the Formula 1 champion reflecting on the Argentine’s unique brilliance. Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever,

Lionel Messi played in a home stadium debut for the first time on Saturday.

Kylian Mbappe offered a glimpse into what it was like to share a training pitch with Lionel Messi during their time together at Paris Saint-Germain.

The Barcelona media was upset on Monday, as PSG appears set to sign Aboubacar Maiga, who is just 16 years old. Presented as the "Malian Messi," Maiga had been in very advanced talks with Barcelona. FC Barcelona's leadership was not pleased to see the European champions come and sign Dro Fernandez last January -- a product of La Masia.

Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champion Argentina hosts Zambia in Buenos Aires in an international friendly on Tuesday. In their last match, La Albiceleste squeezed out a narrow 2-1 victory over Mauritania,

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Lionel Messi is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all the time. With his exceptional skills and vision on the field, Messi is globally recognised for his performance. Besides being a great footballer,

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