23 h. ago Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite

Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate

Sport

32 h. ago Leonardo DiCaprio pays emotional tribute to Pope Francis after his death at 88

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88 following a stroke, which led to a coma and heart failure, and celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Lionel Messi, have paid tribute to the man

Events

36 h. ago I can trust him – Emma Raducanu to keep working with coach Mark Petchey

The 22-year-old linked up with Andy Murray’s former coach ahead of last month’s Miami Open, where she reached the quarter-finals.

Politics

40 h. ago Lionel Messi sends emotional tribute to the Pope following his death aged 88

Confirmed by the Vatican, the first-ever Latin American pontiff died at the age of 88 - with all football matches scheduled for Monday postponed as a mark of respect.

Events

41 h. ago I'm an ex Rangers star who has faced Lionel Messi in the twilight of his career but I can assure you he's still a joke

Gers hero Scott Arfield came up against the Argentine football icon during his stint Stateside with Charlotte FC

Politics

46 h. ago Lionel Messi gave Pope Francis a potted plant but pontiff refused to cheer for Argentina

Lionel Messi once gave Pope Francis a potted plant but the pontiff refused to cheer for his native Argentina despite the gift from the world’s greatest footballer

Politics

3 d. ago 'I won Champions League and Premier League – I know who the greatest player ever is'

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has named Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to ever play football, describing his former team-mate as a "robot"

Sport

3 d. ago Arsenal braced for Real Madrid transfer battle over star likened to Lionel Messi

Arsenal are set for a busy summer transfer window with Mikel Arteta ready to invest in his squad in the hope of finally ending the Gunners' Premier League title drought

Sport

3 d. ago Winner of Corgi Derby all smiles after beating furry competitors

The event at Musselburgh Racecourse was well-attended by humans and dogs alike.

Politics

3 d. ago Lionel Messi hails teenage star who is already 'one of world's best'

Lamine Yamal has continued to enjoy a rapid rise and has claimed numerous individual accolades with Lionel Messi already ranking him among the world's best players

Politics

5 d. ago Lionel Messi believes Pep Guardiola 'did harm' to football as Barcelona legend reveals transfer plan in rare interview

The World Cup-winner and Argentina icon has won it all in the game and has made some revealing admissions

Sport

5 d. ago Lionel Messi's Inter Miami face Kevin De Bruyne challenge despite 'agreement'

Kevin De Bruyne is on the lookout for a new club this summer and MLS side Inter Miami have emerged as favourites to add them to their superstar roster - but David Beckham's club could have a few problems in their bid to sign him

Politics

6 d. ago Former MLS star Aaron Boupendza dies after falling from building in China

Boupendza played against the likes of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets while at FC Cincinnati

Events

8 d. ago Rory McIlroy 'set for knighthood' after Masters win – but only if government intervene

Rory McIlroy could follow in the footsteps of Sir Andy Murray, Sir Mo Farah and Sir Lewis Hamilton by being knighted in the New Year's Honours List after his Masters triumph

Politics

1 week ago Emma Raducanu eyeing Andy Murray’s former coach to head up her team

Raducanu hasn’t had a full-time coach since January

Politics

1 week ago Lionel Messi to pen bumper new Inter Miami deal to take MLS side into new stadium

Argentina international Lionel Messi is out of contract at current club Inter Miami at the end of 2025 but there has been some fresh positivity around an extension

Economics

1 week ago 'I've played with Cristiano Ronaldo and vs Lionel Messi – but Liverpool icon is my GOAT'

The debate around the greatest player of all time has been centred on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in recent times, but one France star has a different pick for his favourite player

Politics

1 week ago Man United legend David Beckham receives major Lionel Messi contract update

Barcelona icon Lionel Messi's contract at David Beckham's MLS club Inter Miami expires at the end of this year

Politics

1 week ago Vancouver Whitecaps to face Inter Miami in Concacaf semis after dramatic equalizer

Tristan Blackmon scored late to eliminate PumasWhitecaps will face Lionel Messi, Miami in next roundTristan Blackmon scored a stoppage-time equalizer to help Vancouver Whitecaps earn a 2-2 draw with Pumas on Wednesday and book a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup semi-finals against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.Sebastian Berhalter put Vancouver ahead in the 33rd minute but the Mexican club responded with goals from Guillermo Martínez in the 37th and Ignacio Pussetto in the 88th to take a 2-1 lead. Blackmon sealed the semi-final spot three minutes into stoppage time as the Whitecaps advanced on away goals. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Lionel Messi makes Inter Miami coach 'uncomfortable' as MLS outfit make history

Inter Miami after into the Concacaf Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time with Lionel Messi leading their charge as manager Javier Mascherano watches his former team-mate produce more brilliance

Politics