Ansu Fati was destined for greatness after being compared to Lionel Messi but his career has not gone to plan.

The Argentine TV host was forced to issue an apology after Messi's family released a statement addressing the report.

The Portugal legend has been honoured with a special kit that only a select few can wear.

Lionel Messi became the oldest player to score in a hat-trick in a World Cup but appeared lucky to avoid a dismissal.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are within touching distance of making even more history.

"Then I got told, 'Oh, he doesn't like you anymore'."

Argentina will look to immediately replace the devastated star.

The Portugal captain weighed in on football's most well-worn debate

Lionel Messi has been given preferential treatment for his sixth and final World Cup with Argentina.

Messi's bodyguard made an unexpected appearance during coverage of the Champions League final.

Lionel Scaloni has made some big calls.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was substituted in his final game for Inter Miami before the World Cup in North America.

The Argentina captain asked to be substituted in the second-half of the clash.

Lionel Messi has made his first significant decision as the owner of Spanish club UE Cornella.

Lionel Messi has selected the player to become the 'best' footballer in the world and the man to be his successor.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are two of the most-followed people on Instagram but now have less followers.

Lionel Messi was only the fifth most valuable wonderkid in 2006, with Wayne Rooney topping the list.

Messi will take full control of the Spanish club.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have threatened to break the internet again with a World Cup advert.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are also chasing the historic World Cup feat, which has never been done before.