Argentine sports journalist Sofi Martínez has decided to speak publicly about the rumour there’s something between her and footballer Lionel Messi – so what did she say and who is she exactly?

When Messi walked out of the tunnel holding the hand of a wide-eyed young mascot, the Argentina captain scanned the stadium’s crowded rafters. It was setting fit for another Messi moment.

Lionel Messi (left) celebrates his goal vs. Mexico in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. / IMAGO/ActionPictures These days, it seems everywhere Lionel Messi goes, he's welcomed with praise and adoration.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is still 14 months to go but for Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, it is still undecided whether he will be featuring the event to be held jointly by Canada, Mexico and ...

Lionel Messi paid tribute to Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old, with a post on social media honoring the soccer-loving leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Messi thanked the Pope ...

Lionel Messi opened up about his future plans with the FIFA World Cup 2026 scheduled to be hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, just about a year away. Argentina will hope to defend their title, ...

Lionel Messi has been non-committal when asked about his status for next summer's World Cup / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images When the final whistle blew in Qatar, Lionel Messi fell to his knees ...

Lionel Messi was scoreless and played the distance, but appeared somewhat limited in the second half as Inter Miami defeated the Columbus Crew, 1-0, in a battle of unbeaten MLS clubs on April 19 ...

Lionel Messi has dropped a major hint that he may play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place from 11 June to 19 July 19 in Canada, Mexico and the USA. The FIFA World Cup trophy was long ...

Lionel Messi created controversy after excluding Cristiano Ronaldo from an elusive list. The rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo has redefined modern football, and it has been ongoing for nearly two ...

Soccer. The day Pope Francis met Lionel Messi and the self-confessed Messi fan received a warm gift Golden State Warriors. Steph Curry shows off the soccer skills he learned from Lionel Messi ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The undying spectacle of Lionel Messi’s international fame continued Saturday afternoon as over 60,000 fans crowded Huntington Bank Field to watch the Columbus Crew battle ...