Lionel Messi

'Messi will take MLS Golden Boot, that does not interest me,' Israeli star soccer striker to 'Post'

'When an Israeli player succeeds, it opens the door for others,' Tai Baribo told The Jerusalem Post, adding that his personal focus is on reaching the playoffs and his own scoring targets.

Tai Baribo #9 of DC United chases down the ball against St. Louis CITY FC at Audi Field on May 16, 2026 in Washington; illustrative.
Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after losing the World Cup final.

Messi announces retirement from international soccer, says decision taken following father's death

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) shoots the ball against CF Montreal during the first half at NU Stadium,  Miami, Florida, USA, August 29, 2026.

Lionel Messi wins Major League Soccer match for Inter Miami with four goals in career first

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US - July 15, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul celebrate after the match.

Jerusalem Jane: When a soccer league honors ‘martyrs,’ the world should stop turning a blind eye


Regev: If the Eurovision isn't in Jerusalem, it shouldn't be in Israel

Regev was reacting in part to unconfirmed reports Wednesday that the European Broadcasting Union requested that the Eurovision be held in a "not divisive location."

Netta Barzilai performs after winning the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2018 at the Altice Arena hall in Lisbon, Portugal, on May 12

No politics

Politics, like racism and antisemitism, should be kicked out of sports.

A split screen of Israeli Minister of Culture and Sport Miri Regev and Lionel Messi

Regev: Terror threats led to Israel-Argentina soccer match cancellation

BDS wasn't the root cause, Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev said.

Miri Regev

Analysis: When mixing soccer and Israeli politics becomes Messi

“If Messi came, it would be Messianic. If he doesn’t come, it shows we have a country that’s messy.”

Argentina's Lionel Messi during training

Netanyahu on Argentinian decision to cancel match: We carry on

The Argentinian press reported that Netanyahu phoned Argentine President Mauricio Macri to intervene in the issue.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Regev: Lionel Messi will kiss the Kotel

Regev dismissed reports that the international soccer star would refuse to shake hands with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Argentina's Lionel Messi

Palestinian soccer chief: Fans should burn Messi shirts if he plays in Jerusalem

Twice world champions Argentina will play at Jerusalem's Teddy Kollek Stadium on Saturday night.

Argentina's Lionel Messi

Despite rumors, Argentina still coming to Israel for soccer friendly

Reports in the Argentinean media earlier this week had raised the possibility that the friendly may be moved to Spain due to the bloodshed on the Gaza border on Monday.

Argentine forward Lionel Messi (L) scores during play for club team F.C. Barcelona, May 9, 2018.

Argentina’s national soccer team will play in Israel despite BDS pressure

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel has launched a campaign to stop the June 9 match, including sending letters to Argentine sports figures.

Argentina's Lionel Messi