Nearly 40 years ago, the Brazilian superstar helped the Minnesota Kicks set an attendance record in Bloomington.

Almost unbelievable,” said Pele, who had moved from Santos FC in Brazil to New York in 1974. “The reception wherever we’ve gone has been wonderful.” Since Messi joined MLS in 2023 ...

“They don’t play in the same position. You can compare Messi to Maradona, Abedi Pele, and those players, but not Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi is the gifted one; he can play for two months without ...

Brazilian football legend Pele poses after receiving a handmade replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy in the surroundings of the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 12, 2014.

On the soccer pitch, Lionel Messi is renowned for many things—his uncanny close control in tight spaces, his explosive bursts of acceleration that unbalance entire defenses, and his unmatched ...

Lionel Messi is a man of many talents. First—and most obviously—is his aptitude for soccer. Widely regarded as the greatest player ever to grace the beautiful game, Messi has dazzled fans ...

Jairzinho was a key figure ... Many people agree that, besides Pele and Diego Maradona, Ronaldo is the only player who could hold a candle to Lionel Messi and his namesake, Cristiano.

The bounce-back win appeared to be a huge relief for everyone in the squad — except captain Lionel Messi. The Argentinian World Cup winner was in a good mood most of the match, most notably ...

Lionel Messi’s goal — which won’t make it anywhere near his career highlight reels — gave Loons fans a bittersweet thrill/scare when the Argentine slotted in a shot to cut MNUFC’s lead ...