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A record that once seemed untouchable now belongs to Kylian Mbappé. The French captain scored twice in a 3-1 win over Senegal to become France’s all-time leading scorer, sending Les Bleus into their next World Cup match full of confidence and momentum. Even FOX Sports analyst and France legend Thierry Henry couldn’t hold back his admiration for Mbappé on the broadcast after the win over Senegal. But while Henry views Mbappé as France’s most valuable player, he believes Michael Olise is the team’s most important player. “Kylian answered the call and I was very confident,” Henry said. “I said I will back him to answer the call and he did. He will always be our MVP. Michael Olise is starting to be our MIP, the most important player. Olise pulled the strings in France’s FIFA World Cup-opening win over Senegal. He finished the match with 76 touches, four chances created and an assist on one of Mbappé’s goals across 90 minutes. “I like the way he plays and I think the game changed in the second half when he went in the 10 position,” Henry said. “I know it created that goal on the right [to Kylian Mbappé]. But when he played in the middle, what he did was he stop Senegal playing.” Henry not only praised Olise’s versatility but also highlighted his vision and awareness on the pitch as the qualities that made the biggest difference. “He was always stopping the midfielder from getting the ball. … He sees everything. … He has an impact on games that I cannot explain to you,” Henry said. “If you make one mistake of not being aware of what he’s going to do, he will punish you with a pass. The impact he had in the second half made the team tick.” France has no shortage of star power, but Olise’s ability to control the tempo and connect every phase of play gives the team a different dimension. If his performance against Senegal is any indication, he could emerge as one of the tournament’s most influential players. “In that connection that we need from midfield defense to him…that’s the guy we’ve been missing for a long time in France,” Henry said. “That little number 10, I think that is his position.”​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

U.S. World Cup Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) – One storyline has dominated the buildup to the U.S. men’s national team’s second World Cup match against Australia on Friday. Specifically, one word. When both nations were drawn into Group D last December, former MLS player and current CBS analyst Mike Grella labeled the looming matchup a “layup” for the United States. His comment went viral and sparked a stir in the Australian camp. So much so that Australian reporters have asked American players – who appear mostly unaware of the remark – about it this week. “No, it’s not a layup,” said Tyler Adams, rolling his eyes. “If anything, it’s going to be one of the most difficult games that we play.” Adams is right for several reasons. For one, the U.S. currently leads Group D on goal differential after a commanding 4-1 win over Paraguay, narrowly ahead of Australia following its 2-1 victory over Türkiye on Saturday. A win Friday in Seattle would strengthen its grip on the top spot. Secondly, the two sides met last October in a feisty friendly that set the tone for what will be another physical matchup. That game featured 26 fouls and two yellow cards, with star Christian Pulisic forced off in the first half after a heavy challenge. At halftime of that match, manager Mauricio Pochettino delivered an emotional message caught on a “Behind the Crest” video, urging his players to respond and “match their intensity” as he paced the locker room. After falling behind 1-0 early in the first half, the U.S. came back to win 2-1 behind a brace from Haji Wright. “The game was fun,” a smiling Tim Weah told reporters on Tuesday. “That experience was fun. It was aggressive. I think from that game, we’ve changed a lot. I think we’ve gotten a bit more aggressive as well. It’s going to be a wonderful clash, a wonderful game.” Weah stopped short of calling that match a turning point for the team, but players do view it as an important moment in the squad’s development. Since taking over in September 2024, Pochettino has worked hard to infuse his South American influence in the group, emphasizing passion, grit and the willingness to battle for one another. “We’re American, we don’t take s***,” Sebastian Berhalter said, offering insight into what Pochettino has told the team. “Even though he’s Argentinian, he has that mindset of like, ‘Look, this is what we do and this is who we are and this is what America is about.’ “Even from an outside perspective, he showed us Americans what we’re about, and he really drills that into us and is someone who has helped us this last cycle.” Australia will present a stern test for the U.S. The Socceroos are a disciplined and relentless team that will sit deep, absorb pressure, and make it challenging for the Americans to break them down. “I love the way they defend, honestly,” Berhalter said of watching Australia’s opening match vs. Türkiye. “They were a group, they were a unit, and they gave everything they had and it worked. It’s gonna be a great game and they’re gonna fight. You like teams that have that brotherhood, you like teams who, when you go against them, you can see they’re hungry and want to fight because it makes you raise your level that much more.” The U.S. wants a rowdy environment like it experienced at Los Angeles Stadium last week. Seattle is known for its electric soccer crowds, and that home support could prove crucial in this kind of hard-fought contest. The team is also hoping Pulisic, who contributed to the USA’s first two goals vs. Paraguay, will be fit to play. The superstar forward has been dealing with a left calf issue that kept him off the field in the second half last Friday. As of Tuesday, his training has been “modified” and he was not participating with the full team. His status is “day-to-day,” according to a U.S. Soccer spokesperson. The Americans are preparing accordingly and certainly not overlooking the Aussies in any way. Despite what some pundits say. “All the talk is just nonsense to me,” Weah said. “They’re a young team that has a lot of fight, a lot of grit, and a lot of hunger just like us. We respect them in the same way that we respect any other opponent. “We’re focused on the bigger picture and what we have to do as a team to make sure that we’re prepared for the competition and the game. I think it’s going to be an amazing game.”​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

Kylian Mbappé is off to a roaring start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France’s superstar striker scored a pair of goals in Les Bleus’ 3-1 victory over Senegal in its World Cup opener on Tuesday, which moved him up a few all-time lists. Here’s Mbappé’s dominant performance by the numbers, with stats provided by FOX Sports Research. Mbappé By The Numbers 0: Despite the fact that Mbappé finished with a pair of goals, he didn’t register a shot in the first half. 1: Remarkably, Mbappé had just one touch in Senegal territory in the first half. 2: The number of goals that Mbappé finished with. Both of his goals came in the second half: the 66th minute and the sixth minute of stoppage time. 5: The number of shots on goal that Mbappé attempted, all of them coming in the second half. His five shots on goal were more than the entire Senegal team (three). 11: The number of goals Mbappé has scored in his last nine World Cup matches. 14: The number of goals Mbappé has scored in the World Cup (he has played for France in the 2018, 2022 and 2026 World Cups), which is tied with Gerd Müller (West Germany) for third all time in the men’s World Cup. Miroslav Klose (16 for Germany) is first, followed by Ronaldo (15 for Brazil) in second. 55.5: Mbappé’s five shots on goal accounted for 55.5% of France’s total shots on goal (nine). 58: Mbappé’s two goals now give him 58 career international scores, which is first in French history; he passed Olivier Giroud. 67: The number of seconds between Senegal forward Ibrahim Mbaye’s goal hitting the back of the net in the fifth minute of added time in the second half and Mbappé’s second goal hitting the back of the net in the sixth minute of added time.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

For 45 minutes, France looked like a disjointed tournament favorite. Senegal was quicker, sharper and a missed sitter away from leading at the break. After a slow start, France remembered it had Kylian Mbappé — and by full-time he’d dragged Les Bleus to a 3-1 win and himself into the history books. The scoreboard read 3-1, and Mbappé is now France’s greatest-ever men’s goalscorer. Mercifully for Les Bleus, the first half won’t be remembered at all.Here are my takeaways from France’s opening win: 1. Mbappé Made History, The Hard Way For an hour, this wasn’t the Mbappé anyone bought tickets for. Wasteful, heavy in the touch, robbed in good areas, beaten to everything by Senegal keeper Édouard Mendy. The France captain was poor in the first half, considering his lofty standards. Then he scored twice in the second half and rewrote the record books. The first, a clinical first-time finish from Michael Olise’s pass, drew Mbappé level with Les Bleus legend Olivier Giroud. The historic second goal — restoring the cushion seconds after Senegal pulled one back — made him France’s men’s all-time leading scorer with 58 goals, reached in his 99th cap. Giroud needed 137. And Mbappé is still only 27 years old.That’s the magnificent truth about Mbappé: He can be invisible for 45 minutes and still walk off as the most important player in his country’s history. He’s also up to 14 World Cup goals now — two shy of Germany legend Miroslav Klose’s all-time record. 2. France Can Win While Playing In Third Gear Here’s the slightly unfair truth about this team: It doesn’t need to be good to win. It just needs to be France for 20 minutes.The team was second best for a half. Senegal pressed, countered with pace and created the better chances. Nicolas Jackson rattled the post, and was dangerous on a few offside decisions. Ismaïla Sarr missed a near-open net before the break. On another night, France is chasing this at the halftime break.Instead, Senegal wasn’t clinical, France had a finisher who was historic, and the rest sorted itself out. Ibrahim Mbaye’s late strike was the goal their hour deserved — and it changed nothing.That’s the gap between the contenders and everyone else: Senegal did almost everything right given the opposition and lost by two 3. This Says Nothing About Senegal File this one under “means nothing.” Senegal played well, and a 3-1 scoreline doesn’t deserve criticism. This is not a team punching above its weight. Look at where these players earn their living: Nicolas Jackson at Bayern Munich, Ismaïla Sarr tormenting fullbacks and scoring more than 20 goals at Crystal Palace, Iliman Ndiaye and the evergreen Idrissa Gueye at Everton, Pape Matar Sarr at Tottenham, Habib Diarra at Sunderland, Lamine Camara at Monaco, Pape Gueye at Villarreal. Behind them, the experienced spine of Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly and Mendy. Seven Premier League players alone.Pape Thiaw’s side defend with discipline and counter with real venom. They were the better team for the first half and lost anyway — the cruelty of the margins at this level, not a verdict on Senegal. Norway and Iraq are next. Don’t be shocked if these guys trouble somebody in the knockouts. 4. What’s France’s Best Front Four — And Can It Afford It? Didier Deschamps has the problem every other coach dreams about: too many quality players, not enough balance. Tonight’s front leaned on Mbappé, Ousmané Dembélé, Olise and Desiré Doué — closer to a 4-2-4 than his usual 4-2-3-1 — and for a half it left Aurélien Tchouaméni and Adrien Rabiot stranded. France was wide open and the defense often forced to man mark. Mbappé’s never been famous for his pressing; he managed fewer interceptions in La Liga for Real Madrid last season than Joan García, who is a goalkeeper.We even got a Ryan Cherki cameo, and the Manchester City playmaker makes France’s best XI more fun without making it more balanced. Every flair merchant you add is another body not shielding that midfield two.The talent is absurd. The question for a manager in his final tournament is restraint: How much beauty can France afford before it costs this team a knockout game? Especially since the quality of the opposition will only strengthen in the knockout stages.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

Kylian Mbappé scored the 13th and 14th World Cup goals of his career Tuesday, moving the France forward past Pelé, Lionel Messi and countryman Just Fontaine and into a tie for third most in tournament history. He also set a scoring record for France’s national team. Mbappé first scored in the 66th minute of France’s 3-1 victory over Senegal after having several good scoring chances denied earlier by goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, including in the second half. He scored again from long range in stoppage time, giving him two in the game and 58 in international play to break a tie with Oliver Giroud for the national team record. Playing in his third World Cup, the 27-year-old Mbappé is now tied with Germany’s Gerd Müller and one behind Brazil’s Ronaldo. Germany’s Miroslav Klose has the record with 16 World Cup goals. Mbappé had little trouble finding room between Senegal defenders several times in the first 14 or so minutes. But he was sloppy with the ball for much of the rest of the first half before he and his teammates started to mesh. Mbappé scored 25 goals this past season with Real Madrid. Reporting by The Associated Press.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

U.S. men’s national team captain Tim Ream has accumulated more than 80 caps at the international level. Yet at age 38, he’s helping to maximize a new challenge. An up-tempo, high-press system. “This style,” Ream said while appearing on FOX Sports’ “The Herd” on Tuesday, “it’s fun to play. It’s enjoyable, but it’s harder than any style or system that I’ve ever played. But when it works, when you see what Friday brought, it is so enjoyable to be a part of.” USA’s 4-1 victory against Paraguay on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium was a result of a high-risk, high-reward system paying off. And paying off because of a wild card that the U.S. has struggled to find, in consistency. A creative and clinical striker, Folarin Balogun. “Flo is a natural striker,” Ream said. “He’s one of those guys that — you saw it on the second goal — loves getting in, and darting behind defenders and getting the ball in front of him and being able to take guys on. But he’s also out of this dimension of being able to hold the ball up and bring other players in. And now you find this connection.” Before the 2026 FIFA World Cup started, Ream emphasized that Balogun put in the effort to make a connection with the midfielders behind him — Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman and others. “It’s a lot of things that are done not in front of the camera that people don’t see,” Ream explained. “Conversations and extra touches, extra drills.” That time together, away from the heat of competition leads to slotting away the chances that present themselves, and — even more crucially to this system — it leads to trust. Each attacker is assured their teammate will press if they lose the ball, giving them the confidence to take risks and make mistakes. Balogun found himself on the receiving end of that collective courage, as he scored two goals on Friday off his own skill but also sublime setups from teammates. The first was a low cross from Pulisic that landed right at Balogun’s foot for a one-time finish. The second was a through ball from Tillman that reached Balogun in stride, giving him the momentum to skirt around defenders and create the angle for a shot. Finishing those chances awarded the aggression the U.S. put forth to winning the ball back in the final third after just losing it there. “We will be attacking and we will lose the ball. Yeah, that’s a given,” Ream said. “But being in the right place before things happen is how you mitigate the negatives of playing that way.” Aside from Balogun, Ream is crucial to USA’s system because he is the eyes at the back, and an extension of manager Mauricio Pochettino on the field. His job has been made easier because of Balogun’s talent, plus team-wide trust. “I don’t really think about being on an island,” Ream said. “Sometimes I just think of, ‘OK, where do I have to be, and where do I have to put guys in order to make sure that we’re in a solid position to not have any crazy counter-attacks?'” The bedrock of that trust, in Ream’s opinion, is the manager, Pochettino. Because he cares for and empowers his players, they play for him in this high-intensity system. “Once you get to know him and his staff, it’s very easy. They’re very charismatic,” Ream said. “They’re very caring about the players. They have an interesting focus about them when we’re on the field, but this idea that they want to connect with the players individually and then that translates into the players connecting off the field in a larger group, in a bigger collective.” The U.S. is coming off an ultimate high — a performance Ream dubbed “one of, if not the best performances the guys have put in over my many years.” Part of that is because, in all Ream’s years, he hasn’t seen such a unique system flowing in synchronicity. He’s confident the U.S. has the pieces, starting with Balogun at the top, down through Ream and Pochettino, to keep the system working on Thursday against Australia, and throughout the World Cup.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

Lionel Messi has already made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Kylian Mbappé is on his heels. The France star has already broken the federation’s record for the most international goals scored, and he’s within striking distance of Messi’s ever-increasing record for the most goals scored ever at the World Cup. Will Mbappé catch Messi before the World Cup is over? Follow along as we track Mbappé’s road to potentially catching up to Messi: Mbappé At 2026 World Cup: 4 Goals France vs. Iraq Mbappé moved into a tie for the second-most goals scored by a men’s player at the FIFA World Cup after scoring two goals against Iraq on Tuesday. He scored his first goal of the day in the 14th minute, making a strong, left-footed shot from outside the box for his 15th career World Cup goal. Then, after a two-hour-long rain delay, Mbappé scored his 16th career World Cup goal thanks to a mistake by Iraq. The French star was able to go one-on-one with Iraq goalkeeper Ahmed Basil after he turned the ball over in his own penalty box. The goal moved Mbappé back to just two goals behind Lionel Messi for the most goals scored ever in the World Cup. Mbappé’s second goal of the day also helped him break a tie with former Brazil star Ronaldo for the third-most goals scored by a men’s player in the World Cup, while he tied former Germany star Miroslav Klose. France vs. Senegal Mbappé became France’s all-time leading goalscorer with his second goal of the tournament and his 58th for France.  Olivier Giroud, who retired from France’s national team following Euro 2024, was previously France’s all-time leading goalscorer, scoring his 57th goal in March 2024 at the age of 37. Mbappé also eclipsed France legend Just Fontaine and Lionel Messi to Gerd Müller for the third-most goals in World Cup history with 14. France World Cup Schedule FIFA Men’s World Cup All-Time Top Goalscorers Sitting tied for fourth place in all-time World Cup goals, Mbappé is chasing some legitimate legends. At the top of the heap is Argentina’s Lionel Messi, whose memorable hat trick tied him with Germany legend Miroslav Klose. Messi, who won the World Cup in 2022, is in his sixth tournament appearance, while Klose helped Germany win it in 2014 with his fourth and final appearance at the tournament. T1. Miroslav Klose (Germany) — 16 goals T1. Lionel Messi (Argentina) — 16 goals 3. Ronaldo (Brazil) — 15 goals T4. Gerd Müller (Germany) — 14 goals T4. Kylian Mbappé (France) — 14 goals 5. Just Fontaine (France) — 13 goals 6. Pelé (Brazil) — 12 goals Mbappé At 2022 World Cup: 8 Goals At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Mbappé had a remarkable tournament, scoring eight goals to win the Golden Boot. His tournament included a historic hat-trick in the final against Argentina, making him the first player to score three goals in a World Cup final since 1966. Nonetheless, Mbappé and France came up short against Argentina, losing on penalties. Mbappé At 2018 World Cup: 4 Goals At the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Mbappé broke onto the international scene, scoring four goals as a 19-year-old and playing a key role in France’s championship run. During that campaign, he became only the second teenager to score in a World Cup final when he found the net in France’s 4-2 victory over Croatia in 2018.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

People tend to be more honest in the late hours of the night. On that note, FOX Sports Soccer Analyst and global soccer icon Zlatan Ibrahimović took a lie detector test in an appearance on FOX’s “After Hours with James Corden.” What could possibly go wrong here, right? The lie detector test determined that Ibrahimović lied about being the “most handsome” man to play in the FIFA World Cup, that his “self-confidence is a mask” for his true character and respecting “the opinions of all” FOX Sports analysts. You hear that, Alexi Lalas and Thierry Henry? Ibrahimović doesn’t respect your opinions! By the way, that’s not the only stray Henry took. What did Ibrahimović tell the truth about? Well, a lot. For starters, he asserted that a FOX Sports soccer panel of four Zlatans would be better than one with Lalas, Henry, Rebecca Lowe and himself. As for his playing career, Ibrahimović feels that he’s a better player than Henry (another stray is looming for him), Norway star Erling Haaland and England star Harry Kane. Meanwhile, Ibrahimović doesn’t tip 20% in the United States, hasn’t googled himself over the last week and admitted that he hasn’t gotten over a 2010 feud with his former manager, Pep Guardiola. On a nice note, he genuinely enjoyed playing in MLS with the LA Galaxy from 2018-19. And, to put a bow on the matter, Ibrahimović admitted that being on the air with Corden is “beneath” him. Of course, Henry, Lalas and Lowe themselves were able to react to Ibrahimović’s takes, with the Sweden legend jokingly saying it was “all love.” “Rebecca, you look great. Thierry, you look sharp, Monsieur. Alexi … we can discuss,” Ibrahimović quipped. Lowe wasn’t going to allow Ibrahimović to get off that easily. She put Ibrahimović’s anchor skills to the test by having him toss to a commercial break. Let’s keep tabs on how the rapport between these four evolves over the tournament.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

When an Argentinian commentator called New Zealand defender Tim Payne the “least known player” in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, millions of soccer fans acted as if it were a personal insult and acted on Payne’s behalf. Payne has seen his Instagram following grow from less than 5,000 to more than 5 million since social media personality “El Scarso” called him the tournament’s least-known player in late May. The two have made amends in the time since then, though, with Payne meeting El Scarso earlier in June. Payne even gifted El Scarso a kit, and thanked him for the attention he’s received in a social media post. “The past week has been a crazy ride, but thanks to @elscarso for everything he has done for myself, my family and NZ football,” Payne wrote. “Great meeting you in person today mate.” So, as Payne has quickly become one of the most followed players at the World Cup, here’s what you should know about the New Zealand defender. El Scarso’s comment about Payne actually might have come from a good place. Ahead of the World Cup, El Scarso said he wanted to find a player that would “unite us all.” In order to find that player, El Scarso said he scoured the social media accounts of every player set to play in the World Cup and tried to find which one had the fewest number of followers. “After analyzing them one by one, I found him. In Group G, in New Zealand, there is Tim Payne,” El Scarso said. “He really is the least known. He doesn’t even have 5,000 followers!” A couple of days after El Scarso’s initial comment, Payne thanked the influencer in an Instagram post. “It’s been a crazy 48 hours, to say the least,” Payne said. “I just wanted to also express that I’m very grateful.” Payne made his first cap for New Zealand’s senior squad in 2012, but he hasn’t been a mainstay during that time. The 32-year-old from Auckland, New Zealand, has 52 career caps for his country ahead of New Zealand’s opening matchup in the 2026 World Cup against Iran on Monday. Payne also has three goals during that span. His most recent goal came in New Zealand’s 7-0 win over Fiji in World Cup qualifiers, adding three assists. Payne has been a member of Wellington Phoenix in Australia’s A-League Men since 2019, recording 143 caps and four goals during his time with the team. He’s currently under contract through the 2027-28 season. Prior to joining Wellington Phoenix, Payne played for Eastern Suburbs AFC of New Zealand’s Northern League from 2016-19. He had a stint with the Portland Timbers’ reserve squad for a year in 2015-16 as well. Payne’s 5.8 million Instagram followers as of Tuesday afternoon is a pretty impressive number. However, that number lags a good bit behind some of the most-followed accounts in soccer. Cristiano Ronaldo is the most-followed soccer player on Instagram, holding 666 million followers as of Monday. Lionel Messi has 506 million followers. Still, Payne has become a well-known name among soccer fans online and in New Zealand. He’s among the most-followed Kiwis on Instagram. His 5.7 million followers isn’t too far away from singer Lorde (11 million) as he continues to gain influence.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

“A thing of beauty is a joy forever, its loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness.”  — John Keats Sometimes, the timing of things is so perfect that you can’t help but think about its poetic significance. A butterfly landing on your shoulder or the sound of ocean water crashing against the backdrop of a sunset. For me, when it comes to this game of ours — and as the defending champion Argentina prepares to debut at this World Cup against Algeria on Tuesday night in Kansas City — I can’t help but think about Lionel Messi and what’s about to come. Or what’s about to end. Exactly 20 years ago to this day, making his World Cup debut in 2006 at 18 years and 358 days old, a young, long-haired Messi came on as a substitute during Argentina’s 6-0 victory over Serbia and Montenegro. With Diego Maradona cheering from the stands in Germany, the Argentinian crowd held a banner that read, “This Is My Dream,” as Messi held the World Cup trophy. Messi — like a bolt of lightning — created havoc, only taking three minutes to set up Hernán Crespo for his goal. Ten minutes later, Carlos Tevez assisted La Pulga for his first goal at a World Cup. A lot has happened since then, and as a 20-year-old World Cup journey comes to an end in North America, I want us all to reflect on the fact that the light on Messi’s remarkable career is dimming down. And for this World Cup, whatever comes Argentina’s way as it tries to do something only two other nations have done before in the history of the competition — which is, win back-to-back World Cup titles — I implore you all to savor every moment Messi takes on the pitch. Because I promise you this: We will never see another player like him on the world’s stage. Back in 2023, I had the honor of sitting down with Messi when I interviewed the World Cup champion for my book. I asked him about his career, his sense of happiness and his new chapter in Miami. It was only a few months after the historic World Cup victory in Qatar. He was happy to answer my questions, which were about his personal and professional life. But what struck me the most was his sense of calmness about where he was in his life. He was completely at ease, and I’d like to think that a lot of it had to do with the fact that he made peace with himself, knowing that the end was slowly approaching. Years later, ahead of the 2026 World Cup, this is why he didn’t make a big announcement about returning for a record sixth tournament. This wasn’t about breaking records, but rather closing doors the right way and saying goodbye to a friend. When Messi, therefore, steps on the pitch on Tuesday night, I will put my phone down. I will take no texts or calls, pay no attention to anything else — aside from the fact that, for one last dance, one final glorious entrance on center stage, Lionel Messi, the greatest player I have ever witnessed, will say goodbye to the World Cup. And it will begin against Algeria. But in retrospect, I don’t believe that sadness will enter me, but rather a sense of tranquility. Because after all is said and done, I will forever remember the eternal memories of what Messi gave us. And as John Keats reminds us, something beautiful never gets lost in nothingness. It stays with us forever. As will Lionel Messi.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports