Lionel Messi waves at the crowd during Inter Miami's friendly against Independiente del Valle at Estadio Juan Ramon Loubriel in Bayamon, Puerto Rico Jaydee Lee Serrano / AFP via Getty Images What was ...

Why does it seem like Lionel Messi is interrupted by pitch invaders everywhere he goes? Well, because he often is.

Real Madrid's Arda Guler celebrates a goal against Benfica but it is ruled out for offside Clive Brunskill/Getty Images The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) ...