Barcelona president Joan Laporta has ruled out the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club as a player, describing such speculation as "unrealistic."
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has dismissed comparisons with football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying he is "far off" reaching their level.
Pep Guardiola has claimed Erling Haaland's extraordinary form has elevated him to the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after the striker fired Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Lionel Messi has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2028 Major League Soccer season.
Lionel Messi delivered a dream farewell performance in what is expected to be his final home match for Argentina, scoring twice as the world champions beat Venezuela 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires.
Paris Saint-Germain suffer shock loss to Botafogo as Lionel Messi inspires Inter Miami to victory against Porto, all on day five of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.