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Lionel Messi is having an absolutely successful World Cup run after leading the Argentine team to victory against Austria. Lionel Messi scored both goals for Argentina against Austria. Once again, while the 2-0 win is being celebrated, Lionel Messi's record-breaking run continued as he became the all-time World Cup leading scorer with his 17th and 18th goals, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose. After the first match against Algeria, Messi had successfully defeated his opponents with a historic hat-trick and, at the same time, tied Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who became the all-time World Cup leading scorer in 2014 and held the title for almost 10 years, specifically eight years. Read Also: Lionel Messi Makes World Cup History With Hat-Trick, Breaking 7 Records Against Algeria Can M...

For over two decades, football fans all over the world have not only enjoyed the matches but also engaged in the futile Ronaldo vs Messi debate. Between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who is the greatest footballer of all time? From on-pitch prowess to goals, assists, trophies, and individual awards, every achievement has been used as ammunition in the never-ending Ronaldo vs Messi debate. With both legends boasting over 20 years of success in football and now edging towards retirement, by the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo could either add that one last major trophy to his collection, or Messi could break the scale once again by not only adding another World Cup to his name but potentially doing it twice in a row in history-defining fashion. Whether either of...

Lionel Messi has been confirmed to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was named in Lionel Scaloni’s 26-man squad on Thursday, May 28, 2026. This will be the 39-year-old's sixth appearance at the global tournament, and he will captain the defending champions once again at the 2026 tournament. Additionally, if Argentina takes home the 2026 World Cup, it would mark Messi’s second FIFA World Cup title. Messi won his first World Cup in 2022 after leading Argentina to victory in Qatar with a dramatic penalty shootout win over France in the final. The 2022 triumph was Argentina’s third FIFA World Cup title, following earlier victories in 1978 and 1986. With 26 World Cup match appearances, he currently holds the record for the most World Cup matches played by any footballer. Add...

After the disappointing end to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, Nigeria’s national football team is back to their winning ways, and Zimbabwe's national football team was the first to feel their wrath in a dominant 2-0 friendly victory.Under the management of Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles are now set to rally against either the Jamaica national football team or the India national football team as they look to retain their Unity Cup crown.Nigeria has won the Unity Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 2002, 2004, and most recently in 2025 after a valiant victory over Jamaica. If Jamaica defeats India, fans and the Super Eagles could be in for a déjà vu moment.The most recent championship took place at Brentford Community Stadium, where Nigeria defeated Jamaica in the final to beco...

See the league table for the just-concluded English Premier League season. For teams like Chelsea FC and their fans, the Premier League 2025/26 campaign was largely a disappointment. The Blues struggled to maintain consistency throughout the season and failed to mount a serious title challenge. However, for the league’s top side, Arsenal FC, it was a season of celebration. The Gunners secured the Premier League title days before the final whistle, thanks to a commanding points gap between themselves and their closest challengers, Manchester City. City finished second but was still several points behind the champions. Read Also: Lionel Messi Makes World Cup History With Hat-Trick, Breaking 7 Records Against Algeria English Premier League 2025/26 Final League Table Positio...

Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth made history when Bloomberg Billionaires valued it at an estimated US$1.4 billion, making him the first footballer to reach billionaire status. Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is yet again at the top of the highest-paid athletes list of 2026 after raking in over a billion dollars in 2025. He made his debut on the list in 2016 and 2017 as the highest-paid athlete, earning about $88 and $93 million, and has since maintained an enviable position, including sitting at the very top since 2023, leaving others like Lionel Messi, Michael Jordan, Lewis Hamilton, and others way behind. Coming in second and closest on the list is boxing champion Canelo Alvarez, whose net worth was estimated at a “modest” $170 million. With football club acquisitions, partne...

Arsenal FC is the surefire champion of the tournament, thanks to a clear lead in the league table. Although the championship is already settled, the Premier League season is far from over until the very last whistle of Matchweek 38. The Premier League trophy may be out of reach, but there is a lineup of trophies, accolades, and other competitions to strive for. These include European qualification, or simply the goal of finishing strongly and higher up the table.With ten more matches left in the season, it’s worth wondering, what’s the need? What else is there to play for? The answer is that there are still other positions to be filled and more matches left in the Premier League 2025/26 season. How many matches are left in the Premier League A total of 370 out of 380 matches have bee...

Arsenal F.C. will be taking home the English Premier League trophy, a feat that, for the last 22 years, fans had come to believe the football club was destined for fame and the big names, not necessarily the trophies. With two more matches left to round up the season, Arsenal F.C. are the obvious Premier League champions after Manchester City F.C. were held to a 1–1 draw by AFC Bournemouth. This makes it mathematically impossible for Manchester City, their closest rivals on the league table, to catch them, sealing the title even with a game still left against Crystal Palace F.C.. The win is so monumental in football history that fans are struggling to contain their joy, while even Google has launched a historic fireworks animation to join in the celebration. Read Also: Enzo Maresc...

The decade-long manager of Manchester City F.C., Pep Guardiola, is reportedly parting ways with the English football club. Pep Guardiola had one of the most successful runs as the club's manager, winning at least 20 trophies. Rumors about his future lasted for months before reports strongly indicated he was leaving Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. According to BBC Sport, Manchester City F.C. could be preparing for life after Pep Guardiola after Sunday’s Premier League match against Aston Villa F.C., which is also their final match of the season. Additionally, Pep Guardiola’s contract is still valid for next season. Despite this, reports suggest the club is already preparing for his departure. Staff is beginning to accept that he may soon leave. Why is Pep Guardiola Leav...

Ronda Rousey faced off against Gina Carano at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome, and the fight ended in a swift MMA bout that took about 17 seconds.The much-anticipated fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano took place on Saturday, May 16, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The two women had a lot riding on this match in the form of a glorious comeback. For Gina, she had not been in a bout since her championship fight against Cris Cyborg on August 15, 2009, which she lost by first-round TKO.On the other hand, Ronda Rousey also hadn’t stepped into a ring since she was defeated by Amanda Nunes via knockout in just 48 seconds. Her last mixed martial arts appearance took place on December 30, 2016, at UFC 207.The dream of a comeback for Carano came crashing down after the multi-talente...