Messi has both taken and missed the most penalties in World Cup history – it's a weakness that has plagued his career

Lionel Messi faces underdog Cape Verde in a win-or-go-home contest in Miami. Stay tuned for updates from all the games Friday.

The legendary soccer player has known his wife since they were kids.

Mateo, Thiago and Ciro — with wife, Antonella Roccuzzo. See their cutest family photos as the famed soccer star celebrates his milestone birthday today

By Rohith Nair MIAMI, July 3 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi stole the World Cup spotlight once again as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in an extra-time thriller on Friday, but his virtuoso display only reaffirmed the perception that the reigning champions are still overly reliant on one man.

Lionel Messi is playing in his sixth World Cup. Here's how old the soccer icon is as Argentina attempts to defend its title.

Charting the history and remarkable numbers behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry, from April 23, 2008 until

Ahead of his two World Cup group stage matches at AT&T Stadium, inside Lionel Messi, Inc. Attendance, viewership, sponsorships, jersey sales, social reach - whatever Messi touches turns to gold.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi resumes his chase of the Golden Boot on Friday. Argentina's captain — widely considered the greatest player ever — returns to the World Cup pitch when the defending champions take on Cape Verde in the round of 32.