Messi wins eighth Ballon d’Or as magical Bellingham claims Kopa Trophy

Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has secured an unprecedented eighth Men's Ballon d'Or award.

Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has secured an unprecedented eighth Men's Ballon d'Or award.

Lionel Messi's impact in the United States continued as he scored twice in Inter Miami's 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, securing his team's place in the knockout rounds of the Leagues Cup.

World champions Argentina celebrated their homecoming with a 2-0 friendly victory over Panama in Buenos Aires, with Lionel Messi scoring his 800th career goal in the dying minutes of the match.

Argentina won the World Cup for the third time on Sunday after defeating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout.

Just hours before Lionel Messi and his teammates face France in the World Cup final, Argentina had reached a fever pitch, and football fans all over the country saw destiny brewing.

France will play Argentina in the World Cup final where Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi will square off following a 2-0 victory for Les Blues over underdog Morocco on Wednesday.

Breaking records at will, Barcelona’s wizard Lionel Messi has been an amazing inspiration to almost every footballer but one exceptional gem in the name of Zviko Chituma.