Messi sealed the victory in the 89th minute with a “brilliant finish” from a free kick from a “considerable distance.” Thus, Javier Mascherano’s team achieved their first victory after losing in their ...

Lionel Messi's 45th Clasico on Saturday could also be his last as Barcelona look to rubberstamp their progress under Ronald Koeman by beating Real Madrid and claiming top spot in La Liga. The reward ...

Luis Suárez will miss the match against Orlando City due to physical discomfort, leaving Inter Miami’s attack in the hands of Germán Berterame.

The biggest match in club football takes place this weekend as Real Madrid host rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first Clasico of the season. It will feature superstars like Jude ...

Vinicius Junior argues with Barcelona forwards Raphinha and Lamine Yamal (right) Oscar del Pozo/AFP via Getty Images The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) ...

Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale were both left on the bench for the Copa del Rey semi-final between Barcelona and Real Madrid on Wednesday. Messi had felt pain in his thigh during Barca's draw against ...

© David Ramos/Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesLionel Messi and Marcus Rashford. Expanding on that thought, Marcus explained that matches like this are great opportunities ...

There is no bigger El Clásico icon than Lionel Messi. In his 17-years at Barcelona, Messi played in as many as 45 El Clásico matches and produced some of the most memorable moments in the history of ...

Lionel Messi shone in a new edition of the “Clásico del Sol,” where Inter Miami defeated Orlando City 4-2 in the second round ...