Lionel Messi continues to break records while in the twilight of his career – but one stat has proved impossible for even him ...

Messi has already scored five goals at this World Cup Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. It’s May 1, 2005. It’s a week ...

Kane came up clutch when England needed him once again against DR Congo.

Just when you think he’s done leaving the world in awe with his extraterrestrial quality, Lionel Messi reminds us his greatness knows no bounds. In his first World Cup appearance as a champion, Messi ...

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history when he converted his 17th and 18th goals in the tournament to give Argentina a 2-0 victory over Austria in Dallas. Messi’s ...

DALLAS -- Every time he touched the ball, you could feel the stadium bracing for his historic moment. Supporters inside Dallas Stadium stood up as soon as Lionel Messi gained possession inside Austria ...

Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller have shared the biggest stages in global soccer, and both are World Cup champions. Yet, there’s a mutual respect between the two as they play through the twilight of ...