This article was originally published on www.si.com as Man Utd Welcome 15-Year-Old ‘Kid Messi’ to Senior Training. Highly rated 15-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel was invited to join in with Manchester United’s first-team training this week, it has been revealed.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi says his 2026 World Cup participation will depend on his fitness as he extends his Inter Miami contract through 2028.

Messi ended all speculation by signing a new deal to stay in Miami. But the decision to extend is about more than just his playing days

Following Lionel Messi's contract renewal with Inter Miami, many are wondering what age both the Argentine and Cristiano Ronaldo, at Al Nassr, will be when their contracts expire.

The Brazilian star’s future is once again the talk of the football world, after Santos reportedly informed his father that they’re not interested in renewing his contract beyond December. That decision has opened the door to a familiar,

The two GOATs, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, are joined by Balon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal on the FIFPRO World 11 short list.

That Messi is playing so well in the latter portion of his career at 38 years old makes his admiration of Jordan, James and Curry all the more notable. Jordan won his sixth championship at 35 years old and then returned to play until he was 40 following retirement. James remains one of the league's top players at 40 years old, as does Curry at 37.

Some of the world's biggest names have shone at Under-20 World Cups. Thom Harris picks out five that shone in Chile this year

Lionel Messi has been told the one reason why eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo is the GOAT, with Danny Simpson explaining that to GOAL during an exclusive interview. Premier League title winner Simpson worked with CR7 at Manchester United and considers him to boast unique qualities that separate him from any other player in history - including Argentine icon Messi.