Lionel Messi

Trump urges Iranian diplomats to seek asylum, vows total defeat of regime

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper also gave a press conference at CENTCOM HQ, Florida, addressing the ongoing operation against Iran.

|ByJAMES GENN
Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi gestures on the day US President Donald Trump honors reigning Major League Soccer (MLS) champion Inter Miami CF players and team officials with an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, March 5, 2026.
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 host city poster collection. Toronto, Canada.

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
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

Despite rumors, Argentina still coming to Israel for soccer friendly

Reports in the Argentinean media earlier this week had raised the possibility that the friendly may be moved to Spain due to the bloodshed on the Gaza border on Monday.

MAY 18, 2018ByALLON SINAI
Argentine forward Lionel Messi (L) scores during play for club team F.C. Barcelona, May 9, 2018.

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