Argentina announced a 28-member squad for the World Cup Qualifiers against Chile and Colombia. For the first time in 11 years neither Messi nor Angel Di Maria will be part of the squad. Messi hasn ...

This week, Ronaldo and Messi were left off the list of nominees for the Ballon d'Or, a 30-strong collection of the world's best talent, which will eventually be whittled down to a top three and an ...

Inter Miami have announced captain Lionel Messi has a “low-grade” adductor injury after he was left out of Argentina’s squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The 37-year-old forward ...

Messi’s and Ronaldo’s absence from the FIFPRO World XI is noteworthy, following their omission from recent Ballon d’Or and The Best awards. Despite this, both players remain highly ...

Another layer to the controversy is the omission of Messi's long-time rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo has had a stellar season at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, scoring 13 goals in 18 matches.

Lionel Messi is arguably the best player to ever lace up a pair of football boots. At 35, ... The World Cup is the only glaring omission. And, yet, in some ways, ...

Messi’s omission from Argentina’s national team for upcoming World Cup qualifying matches in early September was expected, Martino said, because he is still not in condition to play.

Even before his recent goal explosion, he was among the best in the world and, now, he might just be the very best. No offense to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but neither should be in over Salah.

Messi’s and Ronaldo’s absence from the FIFPRO World XI is noteworthy, following their omission from recent Ballon d’Or and The Best awards. Despite this, both players remain highly influential, with ...

“Pele number one without a doubt,” he stated.As for the next two places, he continued, “Messi and Maradona tied together.” Beyond these three, the Brazilian icon listed other legends, including Zico, ...

It is never too soon to start looking ahead. While the 2014 Ballon d'Or may only have been awarded on Monday, that just means that the race is already underway for the 2015 award ...