Lionel Messi may no longer be a Barcelona player but his love for the club is still evident and has been on show once again as the family celebrate eldest son Thiago’s birthday. Thiago is now officially a teenager and Messi and wife Antonela have been showing off some pictures of the celebrations on social media.

Lionel Messi wrapped up his 2025 MLS season with Inter Miami. Although on the collective front, the Argentinian superstar couldn’t guide his side to a second consecutive Shield win, his individual brilliance remained unmatched.

The soccer world has heavily debated two of the greatest athletes in the sport's history for decades, but Cristiano Ronaldo is finally setting the record straight about his Argentina counterpart and where the two of them fit into the grand scheme of global soccer.

Lionel Richie opened up about his special relationship with his daughter, Nicole Richie, whom he adopted in the '80s. In a new interview, he said he doesn't distinguish between his biological and adopted children.

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Lionel Richie revealed that he almost became an Episcopalian priest before an encouraging audience member convinced him to pursue music with The Commodores.

USMNT legend Alexi Lalas spoke on Messi not speaking English, and the former defender thinks that some opportunities were missed because the Inter Miami star does not try to speak the language.

As their paths converge one last time on the world stage, one record could see Ronaldo stand alone, leaving Messi behind despite both preparing for their final hurrah.