Can the greatest of all time make history one more time on the international stage?

With his stunning strike against Real Madrid on Sunday, Marcus Rashford became just the second Barcelona player this century to net a direct free kick in El Clasico, joining the legendary Lionel Messi in an exclusive two-man club.

The former Barcelona legend had much to say about the prodigious star of the present day.

They’re wearing the orange and white-striped jersey of Abanderado Grandoli, the neighborhood club where Lionel Messi’s soccer journey started 34 years ago. From a nearby building, a mural of a young Messi watches over the children as they chase the ball.

© Laurence Griffiths, David Ramos, & Luis Bagu/Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo (L) of Manchester United, and Lamine Yamal (M) and Lionel Messi (R) of Barcelona. On ...

Rivalry revisited: Messi called his years competing with Cristiano Ronaldo a 'beautiful sporting rivalry' marked by respect and free of personal animosity. Next generation pick: He named Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal as the best young player today ...

The star of Argentina and Inter Miami, Rodrigo De Paul, sent a curious message to Lionel Messi on his social media just weeks before the start of the 2026 World Cup.

A Mother’s Day greeting!: To all the wonderful, dedicated Moms out there ... Happy Mother’s Day! To those of you who gave birth but are derelict in the caring love and responsibility involved and fail by example to earn the holiday, try harder. Be better.