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Lionel Messi scored for the fifth game in a row in the MLS, and it's now closer than ever to another all-time record.

Barcelona are planning to bring club legend Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou back for a tribute during the renovated stadium's grand reopening in the summer of 2026. Messi, who graduated from La Masia Academy and went on to become one of Barcelona's all-time greats,

There was no indication Messi, 38, needed to move any faster, or, at times, even move at all in 2-1 win over Revolution.

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has opened up about the constant comparisons with Lionel Messi, making it clear that while he admires the legendary Argentine, he is focused on building his own

Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario shared his thoughts on how he believes Lionel Messi will perform with the Argentina national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With less than a year to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup,