This ESPN analyst believes Lionel Messi should not have been on the pitch for his World Cup hattrick against Algeria.

Pakistan, June 18 -- Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria.

Erling Haaland had a hilarious reaction to Lionel Messi's opening day World Cup hat-trick against Algeria.

At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer's biggest tournament and Argentina's defense of the trophy is off to a flying start.

On a night when it seemed like young stars in their primes were laying down a statement of intent, a moment when the changing of the guard in world soccer seemed at hand, Lionel Messi sent a message in Kansas City.

Lionel Messi received strong criticism for not receiving a red card for a play during Argentina's World Cup win over Algeria.

In line with his career, Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi’s educational journey has been anything but ordinary. And as the World Cup takes the international stage, plenty of fans have one similar question: where did Messi go to school?

English broadcaster Piers Morgan insinuated that FIFA has double standards in officiating, citing Argentina’s 3-0 rout of Algeria on Tuesday as the perfect example. While Morgan conceded that Lionel Messi had a brilliant performance against their African soccer counterparts,