MADRID — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised the maturity of teenager newcomer Franco Mastantuono and downplayed the player's choice of former Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as the world's best player.

Youth Meets Experience in Fiery 31 Man SelectionMessi Still Leads... Shock Names in Scaloni’s List as Argentina Gear Up for World Cup PushArgentina coach Lionel Scaloni's unveiled his 31 man

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.

Analysing the top flight's best teams, explaining the weekend's stranger decisions and checking in on Wrexham's progress

Lionel Messi's return is a huge boost for Inter Miami as they look to take the top spot in the latest ESPN Power Rankings.

The Inter Miami football player rocks a Patek Philippe Cubitus, Rolex Daytonas, and unique Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks.

Major League Soccer Matchday 29 brought plenty of highlight moments from across the league, with outstanding goals acting as exclamation points to a tense week for several clubs. Lionel Messi returned to the pitch,

Welcome back to another action-packed weekend across the 2025 MLS season as the post-season edges closer, with Matchday 29 now coming into full view.As ever, stick with us across all the action