In a thrilling display of athleticism and skill, Lionel Messi extended his remarkable scoring streak in the MLS Cup Playoffs, netting his ninth goal in just seven matches. This pivotal goal came ...

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are just some of the names already confirmed ...

It is hard to believe it is 20 years since we said farewell to Best. The first of our 'Holy Trinity' to pass away, sadly now ...

When we talk about the richest footballers, many of us probably think immediately of Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. But ...

Raphinha, who has played alongside both Yamal and Estêvão, is in a unique position to comment on their abilities. He describes them as players of "spectacular level," emphasizing that their future ...

One of the best midfielders of his era, perhaps the greatest crosser of a football ever and a free-kick taker to rival the ...

Comparisons between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as to who is the GOAT of soccer have always been present. However, ...

PAT NEVIN doesn’t need to watch Estevao to know he is special. He only has to listen. And what the former Chelsea winger ...

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has voted Ronaldo Nazario as the greatest wonderkid, ahead of Lionel Messi and ...

The Athletic is delighted to announce the release of The Soccer 100, profiling players from Pele to Puskas, Maradona to Messi ...

Barcelona's famous La Masia academy has reportedly found a new football star who has been compared to none other than Lionel Messi.

For our look back on the past quarter century in sports, we decided to crown the best of the best from each year across all ...