Former France international Emmanuel Petit reckons Lionel Messi's participation is doubtful in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, unlike Cristiano Ronaldo's, as the Argentine has already won the competition.

Tickets for the 2026 World Cup are being sold on a third-party ticket exchange - with up to £46,000 for the final - despite FIFA not putting any on the market yet, Sky News has uncovered.

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal says he does not want to be compared with anyone — “even less with Lionel Messi ... Football to the best player in the world under the age of 21, in 2024.

Fran Santiago & David Ramos/Getty ImagesLamine Yamal (L) and Lionel Messi (R) of FC Barcelona. Lamine Yamal has taken the soccer world by surprise ... Yamal will surpass the Argentine’s record by a ...

Ulsan HD are the K-League's sole representative at the Club World Cup - can they make an impact? Ulsan HD have dubbed themselves the Pride of Asia ahead of their third trip to the Club World Cup ...

City boss Pep Guardiola says he can’t wait for this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup – and the chance to both experience ... Every City match will be covered in full across mancity.com and our official ...

Brazilian football star Neymar has announced that the FIFA 2026 World Cup will be his last opportunity ... and a reunion with ...

all of whom qualified based on their positions in the previous U19 World Cup. Apart from these 12 sides, Zimbabwe have also made it into the tournament by the virtue of being a full-member co-host. A ...

including Argentine World Cup winner Diego Maradona, who credited the pope with reintroducing him to his faith. He also welcomed Lionel Messi and spoke openly of his admiration for Pelé.

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