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Armand Duplantis Reflects on Meeting Sports Legends at Laureus Awards

Armand Duplantis still has barriers he wants to break. The question of whether the pole vaulter lacks motivation after all his successes is one he doesn't like.

Armand Duplantis Reflects on Meeting Sports Legends at Laureus Awards

Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Over a billion Catholics worldwide are saying a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday. At the same time, football is mourning a friend and the Argentine club San Lorenzo is losing its most famous supporter.

Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Italy Halts Football to Mourn Pope Francis' Passing

Easter Monday is traditionally a big football day in Italy. Not this year, not today.

Italy Halts Football to Mourn Pope Francis' Passing

Messi's Double Sends Inter Miami to Concacaf Semifinals

Lionel Messi saw to it with two full hits that his Inter Miami turned the tables and won against Los Angeles FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup. The win means that the Argentine and his teammates won the two-legged meeting with a total of 3–2, and with that they are clear for the semifinal.

Messi's Double Sends Inter Miami to Concacaf Semifinals

Messi's Bodyguard Barred from Pitch Access at Inter Miami Matches

When Lionel Messi is threatened, a muscle mountain comes running. But not anymore.

Messi's Bodyguard Barred from Pitch Access at Inter Miami Matches

Teen Tennis Star Mensik Reaches Miami Final After Meeting Messi

The Czech tennis youngster Jakub Mensik got a surprising meeting with football star Lionel Messi before the semifinal in the Masters 1,000 tournament in Miami. Then he went out and won over world number four Taylor Fritz, USA.

Teen Tennis Star Mensik Reaches Miami Final After Meeting Messi

Argentina Secures World Championship Spot with 4-1 Victory Over Brazil

The reigning champions Argentina are clear for the World Championship 2026, after a draw between Bolivia and Uruguay. The Argentine celebration was then topped with a 4–1 win over arch-rival Brazil.

Argentina Secures World Championship Spot with 4-1 Victory Over Brazil

Argentina Nears World Championship After Almada's Stunning Goal

Argentina lacked the injured superstar Lionel Messi. Then Thiago Almada stepped forward and shot the reigning World Champions closer to the Football World Championship with a dream goal.

Argentina Nears World Championship After Almada's Stunning Goal

Messi injured – to miss crucial matches in the World Championship qualifiers

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's important matches in the World Championship qualifiers. This after the 37-year-old suffered a groin injury in Miami's match in the American MLS league against Atlanta (2-1 win).

Messi injured – to miss crucial matches in the World Championship qualifiers

Messi fined for throat grip

Lionel Messi is fined after taking a throat grip on New York City's assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle in Sunday's premiere in the American football league MLS. What the fine amounts to for Inter Miami's Argentine attacking star is not known.

Messi fined for throat grip

Referee asked Messi for an autograph – may face punishment

One should be careful about asking Lionel Messi for an autograph. At least if you're a referee.

Referee asked Messi for an autograph – may face punishment

Minus 16 when Messi secured victory

Frosty and chilly suited both the weather and Lionel Messi's performance when Inter Miami won the first match in the Concacaf Champions Cup against Sporting Kansas City with 1–0. Messi scored the only goal of the match on a hard and slippery pitch in Kansas City at 16 degrees below zero, perhaps not the temperatures Messi is used to playing in.

Minus 16 when Messi secured victory

Ronaldo: "I'm the best in history"

Who is the world's best soccer player of all time? The Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo has the answer. I am the best in history.

Ronaldo: "I'm the best in history"

Biden's Freedom Medal to Clinton – and Messi

Joe Biden's time in power in the USA is coming to an end and now he is traditionally awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom. .

Biden's Freedom Medal to Clinton – and Messi

Armand Duplantis awarded: World Athlete of the Year

Armand Duplantis is praised again. The pole vaulter has been named the world's athlete of the year by the British BBC.

Armand Duplantis awarded: World Athlete of the Year

The Golden Ball to Gyökeres: "Worked extremely hard"

Over the weekend, he shot himself onto an exclusive list. Now, Viktor Gyökeres has once again reached new heights in his career – the star is awarded the Golden Ball.

The Golden Ball to Gyökeres: "Worked extremely hard"

Messi best in MLS – despite early exit

Lionel Messi has been named the best player in the American MLS league, despite his Inter Miami failing in the playoffs. The Argentine star won the MVP award since his club set a points record in the regular season, but was eliminated already in the first round of the playoffs.

Messi best in MLS – despite early exit

The Star Extends His Career in the USA Club

Football star Luis Suárez has retired from Uruguay's national team, but the 37-year-old is not ready to end his career completely. Suárez has extended his contract with MLS club Inter Miami for another season.

The Star Extends His Career in the USA Club

Lewandowski joins the 100-goal club

The Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski wrote himself into the football history books when he scored 1–0 on a penalty against Brest in the Champions League. The Pole is the third to score 100 goals in the Champions League after Cristiano Ronaldo (140) and Lionel Messi (129).

Lewandowski joins the 100-goal club

Messi gets teammate as coach

Lionel Messi is reunited with Javier Mascherano, with whom he played together in Barcelona and the Argentine national team. .

Messi gets teammate as coach

Messi's fiasco - Miami eliminated after upset

Lionel Messi quickly left the plane after his Inter Miami sensationally crashed out already in the first round of the playoffs. Now the question is what the Argentine superstar's future in MLS looks like.

Messi's fiasco - Miami eliminated after upset

Crisis for Messi's Miami after giant upset

Lionel Messi and his Miami are in trouble in the MLS football playoffs. A goal in extra time meant that Atlanta won the home game 2-1 and now forces a third and decisive match next weekend.

Crisis for Messi's Miami after giant upset

Haaland celebrates the SM gold with MFF players

The superstar Erling Braut Haaland snubbed the Ballon d'Or gala where the world's best soccer players were awarded. Instead, the Norwegian saw MFF secure the SM gold on site in Malmö.

Haaland celebrates the SM gold with MFF players

No Messi or Ronaldo – a new era for football

During Monday evening, the world's best soccer player is announced. For the first time since 2003, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo are nominated.

No Messi or Ronaldo – a new era for football