While other 13-year-olds were dealing with the rigors of middle school and garnering the courage to talk to girls, Lionel Messi was signing a lucrative contract to play professional soccer overseas.

Zurich, Switzerland – Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was named the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or winner on Monday, claiming the honor for the third successive year. Messi beat out Barcelona teammate Xavi ...

GENEVAGENEVA — Lionel Messi got the better of Cristiano Ronaldo in the first national-team meeting between soccer’s most acclaimed goal-scorers, converting a 90th-minute penalty kick Wednesday night ...

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