From Rosario to World Cup finals, explore how Lionel Messi chose Argentina, endured criticism, and rewrote football history with La Albiceleste.

Having conquered the sport's biggest prize in 2022, Lionel Messi now heads into anonther World Cup final against Spain with little left to prove. | Football News

Ahead of the final, Lionel Messi posted a group photo of the Argentine national team, with the players and management staff. | Football News

From a frail boy in Rosario fighting a growth disorder to the man who conquered football's greatest stage, Lionel Messi's story is one of genius, heartbreak, redemption and…

After pressure from the public and even politicians, Lionel Messi reversed his international retirement decision two months later. | Football News

Sunday’s final could well be Messi’s last in an Argentina jersey.

Hours before Argentina meets Spain in the FIFA World Cup final, Lionel Messi shared a heartfelt Instagram message about his teammates and the journey.

Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final, with Lionel Messi unable to lead his team to a successful title defence after Ferran Torres' goal at MetLife Stadium

Messi is yet to confirm his future plans but will be 43 at the next World Cup in 2030

The Argentina captain - who spent most of his career playing in Barcelona - was ineffectual in the New Jersey showdown as his team failed to find the net in 120 minutes.

Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday brought star forward Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back trophies crashing down to earth.

Argentina's defeat brought the curtain down on one of the greatest World Cup careers the sport has ever witnessed. | Football News

Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A team with the greatest footballer ever should not be this dull, this focused on delaying and disrupting, writes Richard Jolly from the…

Lionel Messi's dream of another World Cup title ended in tears as Argentina lost the final to Spain. Read about Messi's final World Cup match.

BUENOS AIRES: Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nail-biting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi…

It feels almost sacrilegious to say it about arguably the greatest footballer of all time, but Messi simply did not influence this final. | Football News

F. Scott Fitzgerald said "show me a hero and I'll write you a tragedy." This was no tragedy but a World Cup without Messi is less than whole

BUENOS AIRES, July 20 — Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears as Argentines’ hope of yet another epic comeback led by...

Lionel Messi's final World Cup night ended in defeat as Spain denied him a second title and several records that could have rewritten tournament history. | Football News

As the champion wept on the pitch after the World Cup final defeat, Argentina may well have wondered with trepidation what life will look like in the post-Messi era.

Tears rolled down Lionel Messi's face as he walked away with a silver medal around his neck. Spain had beaten Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup final, ending…