Lionel Messi won’t start Argentina’s group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in

Lionel Messi will not start when defending World Cup champion Argentina plays its group finale. Coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday that Messi will be on the bench at the start of Saturday night's game against Jordan,

Messi is old, short and slow. How is he still dominating at the World Cup?

Lionel Messi is 39 years old. He is 1.70 metres tall – shorter than almost every defender he plays against. He was never astoundingly quick, and he is slower now. And yet, watching this World Cup, you would be hard pressed to name a player doing more damage: he has scored the equal most goals so far (six),

The World Cup highlights the impact of soccer on Miami-Dade's children | Opinion

When children watch soccer stars like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo compete, they are witnessing far more than goals and championships. | Opinion

Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday with Argentina teammates during a joyful World Cup

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday during a World Cup that, at least for now, has brought him nothing but joy: Defending champion Argentina has already qualified for the knockout stage,
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39 years young - Birthday boy Lionel Messi trains with Argentina as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J game with Jordan.

Argentina's World Cup title defense draws a frenzy in Kansas City as Messi nurses a hamstring strain

Turns out that reigning World Cup champion Argentina draws quite a crowd no matter where it goes. Whether it be fans surrounding the team's upscale hotel near downtown Kansas City, or their first training session opened to media Wednesday that drew hundreds of reporters to the facilities of Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City,