Former FIFA referee Carlos Chandia once confessed that he favoured Argentina superstar Lionel Messi during the 2007 edition in exchange for his jersey.

Lionel Messi received a personalized Elche jersey during Argentina’s open training session, and his emotional reaction instantly went viral.

Messi has earned the affection of his fans not only for what he does on the field but also for the closeness he shows off it.

MADRID — UNICEF says Lionel Messi has sent signed shirts to the Afghan boy who was pictured wearing a homemade Argentina shirt with the No. 10 on the back. UNICEF said Thursday that 5-year-old Murtaza ...