Ken Early: Watching Messi in Miami, it’s clear that a sixth World Cup is possible
I was one of the people paying way over the odds to see Messi play for Inter Miami against New York City
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US soccer fans pay good money not to see Messi
Ticket prices sky-rocket for Inter Miami’s game against Houston Dynamo, only for the Argentine to be rested
Dave Hannigan: Lionel Messi an odd and inexplicable choice for Medal of Freedom
Joe Biden choosing to give the Argentinian soccer genius this accolade shouldn’t be such a big deal. That doesn’t make it any less odd and inexplicable
Messi and the soccer show ponies thrive as slick suits shore up the shills
Astronomical gap between what Designated Players (high-profile imports) and ordinary pros take home is a troubling issue since the Beckham years in Los Angeles
All in the Game: Klopp’s Red Bull deal gives his German critics wings
Plus: Messi and Ronaldo battle it out at the perfume counter; Ireland rack up the z’s; Ronaldo’s sister rushes to his defence
Messi and Ronaldo miss out on Ballon d’Or nominations
It was the first time since 2003 that neither player was nominated for the award
‘I lost to a very strong eight-year-old’: how chess is capturing the imagination of a new generation in Ireland
Set to feature in a new Sally Rooney novel, the game is officially having a moment. But what makes it so appealing to young players?
Lautaro Martínez inspires Argentina to historic Copa América title in chaotic final
Lionel Messi wins third major tournament in a row as his career nears an end
Barcelona is the bad habitat that Xavi just can’t kick
Inspiration from Damien Duff’s wife; a heartfelt tribute to Jürgen Klopp; and pillow talk from John Terry
Your chance to buy a little square piece of the Lionel Messi story
All in the Game: Pep Guardiola makes Margaret Thatcher admission; Thomas Tuchel puts his foot in it; and Damien Duff gives hugs, kisses and kicks
‘Don’t come back’: Messi not the first high-profile target of online anger in China
Intense and sometimes destructive social media storms have been a regular occurrence for more than a decade
Lionel Messi’s non-show in Hong Kong sparks diplomatic tensions
Manchester United’s ultra-expensive team; Damien Duff quotes; Henderson the ‘water carrier’
Fall-out from Lionel Messi’s Hong Kong no-show is anything but friendly
Atletico Madrid president gets history listen on club’s past after Bilbao blunder
Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí named Fifa’s best players of 2023
Argentinian forward was not present at the awards as he beat Haaland and Mbappé
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