Lionel Messi

Messi announces retirement from international soccer, says decision taken following father's death

"It was a decision that hurt - and still hurts deep down - but I understand that the time has come," Messi shared in a handwritten letter posted on Instagram.

Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after losing the World Cup final.
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) shoots the ball against CF Montreal during the first half at NU Stadium,  Miami, Florida, USA, August 29, 2026.

Lionel Messi wins Major League Soccer match for Inter Miami with four goals in career first

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US - July 15, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul celebrate after the match.

Jerusalem Jane: When a soccer league honors ‘martyrs,’ the world should stop turning a blind eye

They leaned on each other in the small apartment near Camp Nou. Jorge and Leo.

Thank you, Jorge: The father who sacrificed everything to create the greatest of all time


Argentina, Uruguay clash and draw in Tel Aviv's Bloomfield Stadium

The two South American rivals brought their culture and vigor to the Israeli pitch, in one of the largest soccer matches to ever grace the state.

Lionel Messi of the Argentinian National Team

Palestinian football chief banned by FIFA for inciting hatred

Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub will not be able to attend matches after violating the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

Jibril Rajoub

Israeli Embassy creates video supporting Argentina’s World Cup soccer team

The messages included strong support for team star Lionel “Lio” Messi, who had been the victim of death threats over his planned participation in the match in Jerusalem.

Argentina's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring the side's first goal in a World Cup match against Iceland, June 16, 2018

From harassing soccer players to human rights activists

Netanyahu’s government has turned into a sad circus.

LIONEL MESSI celebrates scoring a second goal in a recent game.

Learning from the Messi mess?

What Israel – and Miri Regev – can take away from the canceled Argentina game as Eurovision planning continues.

Lionel Messi and Netta Barzilai

Blood, fury and soccer

The message was clear: Are you sure you want to play? This could be costly.

LIONEL MESSI celebrates scoring a second goal in a recent game.

Messi isn’t the be-all and end-all

We need to look inwards at who we really are and where our values as a people lie.

Argentina's Lionel Messi

Soccer Maybe Next Year in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Post

Argentina match cancellation leaves Israeli fans frustrated

“Israel gets this opportunity to do something and it gets taken away,” he said. “Israel has to fight for every international event.”

Argentina fan Remy Friedman at the market in Tel Aviv

Regev: If the Eurovision isn't in Jerusalem, it shouldn't be in Israel

Regev was reacting in part to unconfirmed reports Wednesday that the European Broadcasting Union requested that the Eurovision be held in a "not divisive location."

Netta Barzilai performs after winning the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2018 at the Altice Arena hall in Lisbon, Portugal, on May 12