There have been dozens of stellar soccer players over the years, but it's Lionel Messi who's often referred to as the "Greatest Of All Time."

Lionel Messi may be making his case as soccer's greatest of all time with a stunning World Cup run so far, but in Kansas City another Messi, a goat, is winning fans by munching weeds along the Missouri River.

As the undisputed king of football celebrates his 39th birthday today, we unpack his legendary journey to the top of the world and explore why he remains the most coveted face in global advertising. There are great athletes who dominate a sport for a season or two,

Like in any sport, the Greatest of All Time, or GOAT, debate has been a feature of football discourse for decades. In the 21st century, two players have emerged as leading candidates for the mantle: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Piers Morgan defends Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s World Cup draw with DR Congo and takes a swipe at Lionel Messi, reigniting the football GOAT debate.

Lionel Messi may be making his case as soccer's greatest of all time with a stunning World Cup run so far. But in Kansas City, another Messi, a goat, is winning fans by munching weeds along the Missouri River.

Moment: Messi showed why he is the GOAT with reaction to penalty miss

Dive into the ultimate football rivalry as Lionel Messi chases more records and Cristiano Ronaldo faces mounting pressure in what could be the final chapter of the GOAT debate. Explore their careers,