In One Moment, Messi and P.S.G. Make It All Work

The Lionel Messi goal that completed a Champions League win over Manchester City offered a flash of his past, and a glimpse of his new club’s future.

At Barcelona, a Feeling Worse Than Sorrow: Pity

The Camp Nou’s reaction to a humbling defeat in the Champions League was a measure of how far and how fast a mighty team has fallen.

Why Is Everyone Talking to Ibai Llanos?

A 26-year-old Spanish streamer counts Lionel Messi as an admirer and Gerard Piqué as a business partner. His interviews might be a glimpse into the future of sports media.

From Afghanistan to the World Cup, Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Steps Up

The Gulf state played a major role in the American airlift, the latest evidence of the small but gas-rich country punching above its weight on the world stage.

Brazil-Argentina Match Stopped After Health Officials Storm Field

After a disagreement about quarantine rules, a high-profile match was interrupted by government officials seeking to deport four Argentine players.

Messi, Mbappé and Running Out the Clock

Lionel Messi moved to P.S.G. because Barcelona couldn’t stop him. Kylian Mbappé may have to stay put because his club holds all the leverage.

Messi’s Departure Is a Mess Everyone Could See Coming

F.C. Barcelona announced that league rules were forcing a breakup between Messi, the world’s greatest soccer player, and the club he has played for since he was 13. Could it really be that simple?

Lionel Messi Tries to Slay His Ghosts

Saturday’s Copa América final against Brazil is another chance to deliver the title that Messi and Argentina have chased for a generation.

A Pandemic Surge Threatens South America’s Premier Soccer Tournament

Argentina is weighing whether to host the Copa América, due to start in mid-June, in a discussion that mirrors the one in Japan over holding the Olympics.