The jacket worn by Pelé at the 1966 World Cup became popular after Bad Bunny used it at his concerts in São Paulo. The singer also changed the lyrics of a song, mentioning Pelé.
Lionel Messi stated that he does not see himself as a coach after retirement, but would prefer to be the owner of his own club. He has already teamed up with Luis Suarez to create the Uruguayan fourth-division team "Deportivo LSM".
The American club's players - Spanish national team and Catalan Barcelona legends Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets - have retired from football.
FC Barcelona intends to strengthen the monitoring of Lamine Yamal's life, including his interviews and social media posts. This decision was made after an unsuccessful Clásico and scandalous statements by the player. The club expects Yamal to focus on rehabilitation after injury and return to a better condition.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi hopes to play in the 2026 World Cup, but admits that age and physical condition will be decisive. He aims to defend the title if he is healthy and can help the team.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first billionaire footballer, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, reaching a net worth of $1. 4 billion. His move to the Al-Nassr club in Saudi Arabia secured him one of the largest contracts in football history and the highest average annual salary.
Lionel Messi scored two goals in his last home World Cup qualifier, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Venezuela. Argentina tops the qualifying table and has secured its participation in the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel Messi appeared at the Argentina national team training camp with a Hermès Cargo HAC Birkin 40 Black Box bag worth about $65,000. This is a rare modification of the iconic Birkin made of canvas and leather, featuring practical pockets.
On August 7, 30 contenders for the Golden Ball, the award for the best football player in the world, were announced. PSG has the most nominees — 9 players.
Lionel Messi became the first player in MLS history to score two goals in four consecutive matches. His brace brought Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over New England Revolution.
Lionel Messi scored his 68th free-kick goal in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup. His strike was classic and left the goalkeeper with no chance.
Christie's auction house will present an AI project dedicated to Messi's goal. Funds from the sale will be directed to educational initiatives in Latin America.
Minnesota United defeated Messi's team with a score of 4:1, provoking a dispute with David Beckham over the victory celebration. Beckham called for respect after trolling on social networks.
Jeremy Mathieu, former Barcelona player and Champions League winner, now works in the Intersport sports store in France. He ended his career due to injury in 2023.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee imposed fines on Messi and Suarez for unsportsmanlike behavior. Both Inter Miami players grabbed opponents by the neck during and after the match with New York City.
19-year-old Polissya defender Artem Smolyakov has signed a contract with Los Angeles until 2028. He will become a partner of world champions Hugo Lloris and Olivier Giroud.
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk was ranked 7th in Sportico's ranking of the highest-paid athletes with an income of $122 million. The list also includes football players, basketball players, and a golfer.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the NFL Finals. This is the Eagles' second Super Bowl victory and a rematch for their loss to the Chiefs two years ago.
Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom “with distinction. ” This is the first time such an award has been presented by a sitting US president, and the ceremony took place over the phone due to the fires in California.
U. S. President Joe Biden has awarded the country's highest civilian honor to 19 prominent individuals. Among the honorees are footballer Messi, politician Hillary Clinton, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and other prominent figures.
FIFPro presented the symbolic national team of 2024, which included 6 Real Madrid players and 5 Manchester City players. For the first time since 2007, Messi and Ronaldo were not included in the squad.
Artem Stepanov became the youngest Ukrainian to make his debut in the Champions League. In other matches of the Tour, Arsenal defeated Sporting, and Lewandowski reached the 100-goal mark.
Lionel Messi scored his first MLS hat trick in 11 minutes to help Inter Miami defeat the New England Revolution 6-2. The team finished the season with a record 74 points and a winning percentage of 0.765.
Forbes has published the top 10 football players with the highest salaries in the 2024/25 season. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way with an annual income of $285 million, followed by Messi and Neymar.
Australia's coal and gas exports cause more climate damage than any other country except Russia. By 2035, emissions from Australia's fossil fuel exports could increase by 50%.
Activists of the Futuro Vegetal group doused Lionel Messi's house in Ibiza with paint to protest against the rich. The action was aimed at pointing out the responsibility of the wealthy for the climate crisis.
The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi signed his first contract with FC Barcelona in 2000 was sold at auction for £762,400.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match in the Saudi Arabian professional league for a provocative gesture toward opposing fans.
The legendary napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi signed his first contract with Barcelona in 2000 will be auctioned in March 2024 with an expected price of 300,000 to 600,000 euros.
