Any time a discussion about the greatest soccer player arises, Lionel Messi's name invariably comes into contention. It might not be first, but the Barcelona star is always in the conversation—and ...

With his fourth Ballon d'Or, Messi has ascended to the heights of Diego Maradona and Pele, possibly passing them in the process. Ronaldo is the last player other than Messi to win the major awards ...

Lionel Messi has won the last four Ballon d'Or trophies. (Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery are the finalists for the Ballon d'Or, given to the ...

Lionel Messi's first goal of the match came on a free kick after he entered via substitution :: David Ramos/Getty Images BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Lionel Messi netted two goals within 15 minutes of ...

Earlier this week, For The Win shared the story of how Lionel Messi stiffed fans at his Messi and Friends charity event at Soldier Field in Chicago. The soccer superstar was supposed to do a ...

From color-blocked cleats to brightly colored laces, Lionel Messi’s choice in footwear has been noted as one of interest throughout his career. The athlete has dabbled with several brands, styles and ...

International soccer star Lionel Messi has paid €10 million ($13 million) in taxes to cover the tax period 2010-2011, prosecutors in Barcelona, Spain, told CNN Tuesday, but efforts to prosecute him ...