Lionel Messi's recent appearance at Camp Nou was enough to reignite all the speculation about a possible return of the Argentine genius to Barcelona. But according to Spanish journalist Alfredo ...

Lionel Messi's new Inter Miami contract runs until 2028 Rich Storry/Getty Images Lionel Messi was at Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium on Sunday night — but his former club had no idea about it. The ...

Barcelona are once again champions of Spain after securing their 29th La Liga title with a huge victory over Real Madrid at ...

Barcelona sporting director Deco has all but ruled out a future reunion with Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi. While the idea of a return to Barcelona further down the line for Messi has long been ...

The early years of Lionel Messi at FC Barcelona still hold plenty of fascinating ...

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

Messi: The Forgotten Tape is now streaming on Disney+ from June 9, 2026. Produced by ESPN Films, this short documentary ...

On the 25th anniversary of Lionel Messi arriving in Barcelona, FIFA recalls the disbelief others had in the 13-year-old and his subsequent path to greatness. Horacio Gaggioli wondered if he’d been ...

Barcelona sporting director Deco has addressed transfer speculation linking club legend Lionel Messi with a return to the Catalan club. The World Cup winner left the Catalan giants in acrimonious ...

Though he’s now showcasing his magic in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi’s name will forever be synonymous with one club: FC Barcelona. Spanning an incredible 23 years—from the ...