Lionel Messi has played World Cup football against almost every kind of opponent the tournament can offer. Germany. Brazil. The Netherlands. Croatia twice over. In 21 years of senior international football and six World Cups,

England coach Thomas Tuchel said he has considered man-marking Lionel Messi in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against Argentina.

Walking has accounted for 63 per cent of Messi's movement at this World Cup, a share that is far clear of any other outfield player

La pulseada de los 10 entre Lionel Messi y Jude Bellingham podría ser lo que defina el clásico entre Argentina e Inglaterra por una plaza en la final de la Copa

Lionel Messi is set for his first match against England after Argentina beat Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Argentine soccer icon Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, has built one of football’s most decorated careers. Throughout his illustrious career, Messi has cultivated a measured public image,