Lionel Messi

Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel

The games would not be held during the middle of the day, as was the case with many matches during the Club World Cup back in July, mainly because of the high temperatures expected in North America.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 host city poster collection. Toronto, Canada.
Soccer Football - Trophee des Champions - Paris St Germain v Nantes - Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv, Israel - July 31, 2022 Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi during the warm up before the match, July 31, 2022.

Only a Messi-like leader can heal and unite a fractured Israel

Lionel Messi's football prowess led Barcelona and Argentina to numerous victories, paralleling the biblical concept of a Messiah—one that Israel needs as it faces ongoing threats.

|ByROMY LEIBLER/THE MEDIA LINE

Soccer star Lionel Messi in the spotlight for alleged new romance

Journalist Sofia Martinez denied any romantic involvement with Messi.

|ByMAARIV

Lionel Messi wins his eighth Ballon d'Or

Messi claims his Ballon d'Or. Haaland second, Mbappe third. Bonamati wins the women's title, Bellingham is Young Player of the Year, Martinez is Goalkeeper of the Year.

|ByWALLA!

Argentina’s national soccer team will play in Israel despite BDS pressure

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel has launched a campaign to stop the June 9 match, including sending letters to Argentine sports figures.

APRIL 30, 2018ByJTA
Argentina's Lionel Messi