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

Lionel Messi is preparing for a record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance, but the player heading to the tournament is unrecognizable from the teenager who first burst onto the scene.

Lionel Messi revealed that he and his family plan on returning to live in Barcelona at some point in the near future. The Argentine icon first moved to the Catalan capital when he was a teenager, belatedly convincing Barcelona to pay for the growth hormone ...

Now nearing the end of his professional career, Lionel Messi remains a global soccer superstar. Still, that hasn’t made him forget the beginning of his journey — his first appearance as a professional with Barcelona in La Liga. This Thursday marked the ...

Lionel Messi has spent almost two decades with Adidas, making the partnership one of the most recognisable in football. From signature boots to World Cup campaigns, the Argentine captain has become closely linked with the German sportswear giant.

Any chance to see Messi in action is readily snapped up by soccer fans with any level of fame.

Spain midfielder Gavi has heaped praise on Barcelona team-mate Lamine Yamal at the 2026 World Cup, claiming the talented teenager is the best player in the world right now if you exclude Lionel Messi.