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World's richest footballer Faiq Bolkiah unemployed at 28

World's richest footballer Faiq Bolkiah unemployed at 28

Faiq Bolkiah, the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei, is currently without a club after parting ways with Thai League side Ratchaburi FC following a stint that yielded only 18 appearances over three years.
Messi to buy another Spanish club

Messi to buy another Spanish club

Messi, World Cup final scorer Torres nominated for Ballon d'Or

Messi, World Cup final scorer Torres nominated for Ballon d'Or

Ronaldo, Messi to play on same team

Ronaldo, Messi to play on same team

Football fans worldwide will have a rare and likely final opportunity to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi play side-by-side after both football icons agreed to participate in Carlos Tevez's farewell match in December.
September 8, 2026 | 01:56 am PT
It 'hurts', says Messi as he retires from international football

It 'hurts', says Messi as he retires from international football

Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.
August 31, 2026 | 10:53 pm PT
Ronaldo offers condolences to Messi over loss of father

Ronaldo offers condolences to Messi over loss of father

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of support in response to the touching letter Lionel Messi wrote for his father, who recently passed away at the age of 68.
August 13, 2026 | 12:04 am PT
Grieving Argentine icon Messi unsure about continuing to play football

Grieving Argentine icon Messi unsure about continuing to play football

Lionel Messi said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" after the death of his father Jorge, in an emotional tribute posted on social media Wednesday.
August 12, 2026 | 10:51 pm PT
Messi receives most threats at 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo draws most extreme fan attention

Messi receives most threats at 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo draws most extreme fan attention

Many players, referees and national teams were subjected to threats and harassment throughout the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi receiving the most of them.
August 10, 2026 | 02:55 pm PT
Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, dies at 68

Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, dies at 68

Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of Lionel Messi, died at 10 p.m. on Aug. 7 at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after a long illness, the Buenos Aires outlet Infobae reported.
August 8, 2026 | 05:38 am PT
Yamal and Haaland become football's first $250M players as Messi, Ronaldo fall below $20M

Yamal and Haaland become football's first $250M players as Messi, Ronaldo fall below $20M

Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland have become the first players in history to be valued over €200 million (US$228 million) in the transfer market.
July 24, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Social media star Ines Garcia honors boyfriend Lamine Yamal with special necklace

Social media star Ines Garcia honors boyfriend Lamine Yamal with special necklace

Social media star Ines Garcia recently captured the attention of fans by wearing a custom jewelry piece that recreates the football journey of her boyfriend, football sensation Lamine Yamal.
July 23, 2026 | 08:13 pm PT
Ronaldo likes post accusing FIFA of favoring Messi and Argentina

Ronaldo likes post accusing FIFA of favoring Messi and Argentina

Cristiano Ronaldo has pressed "Like" on an Instagram post in which a journalist questioned whether FIFA manipulated the 2026 World Cup to ensure Lionel Messi and Argentina reached the final.
July 22, 2026 | 02:59 pm PT
Messi, Mbappe selected into 2026 World Cup Best XI

Messi, Mbappe selected into 2026 World Cup Best XI

Four players of newly crowned champions Spain were included alongside Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham in ESPN's 2026 World Cup Best XI.
July 21, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
Argentina criticized for turning away when Spain lift World Cup trophy

Argentina criticized for turning away when Spain lift World Cup trophy

Spanish media have slammed the unsportsmanlike action of the Argentina national team following a chaotic 2026 World Cup final, as they turned their backs when Spain were lifting the trophy.
July 20, 2026 | 11:11 pm PT
Messi called 'a baby' after demanding red card for Spain's Cucurella in World Cup final

Messi called 'a baby' after demanding red card for Spain's Cucurella in World Cup final

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been under fire after he demanded that the referee give Spain defender Marc Cucurella a red card after he briefly covered his mouth while speaking during the 2026 World Cup final.
July 20, 2026 | 03:18 am PT
Trump booed as he lingers on stage while Spain lifts World Cup trophy

Trump booed as he lingers on stage while Spain lifts World Cup trophy

U.S. President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina.
July 20, 2026 | 12:12 am PT
'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era

'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era

Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain.
July 19, 2026 | 05:13 pm PT
5 wealthiest and most famous WAGs at the 2026 World Cup

5 wealthiest and most famous WAGs at the 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi's wife and Cristiano Ronaldo's fiancée lead 2026 World Cup WAGs in terms of fame and wealth derived from lucrative contracts.
July 19, 2026 | 02:30 am PT
Food for champions: Argentina bring 500 kg of beef to 2026 World Cup

Food for champions: Argentina bring 500 kg of beef to 2026 World Cup

The decision to bring nearly 500 kg of premium beef from their homeland to the U.S. is believed to be a strict nutritional strategy to help the Argentina national team maintain peak physical condition and muscle recovery.
July 18, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
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