Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been nominated for FIFA’s The Best award, but his nomination has caused controversy and debate among fans. Cristiano Ronaldo’s name, on the other hand, is absent from the list.

After Rodri and Aitana Bonmati picked up the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or prizes this year, it’s over to Fifa to hand out its own awards

The full list of nominees for the 2024 FIFA The Best Football Awards features the greatest male and female soccer players across the globe. The soccer world is still talking about the controversial 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony that ended with Manchester City's Rodri taking home the most prestigious prize in soccer over Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior.

Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano are together again, this time with Inter Miami. The former Barcelona and Argentina teammates have reunited, with Inter Miami announcing Tuesday that Mascherano’s hiring as the club’s new coach is complete.

Lionel Messi-led MLS club Inter Miami officially announced the hiring of Javier Mascherano as head coach on Tuesday. Inter Miami noted that Mascherano

As things stand, 2025 will be Lionel Messi’s final year as a professional footballer, although there are plenty of chances for him to also continue playing in 2026 as he is currently scheduled to