The New York Times

Icons’ Lionel Messi autographed memorabilia to include new verification measures

Lionel Messi, with a freshly signed jersey, is the biggest client of memorabilia company Icons. Courtesy of Icons Icons, an England-based sports memorabilia company, will amplify its already stringent ...
World Soccer Talk

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius lead first 2026 FIFA World Cup poster, but no sight of Cristiano Ronaldo: Why was the Portugal star missing?

The first promotional poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was designed to celebrate global stars such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior. But as the soccer world scanned the ...
The New York Times

Topps remaking more Lionel Messi autograph cards following its own ‘investigation’

Collectors are questioning who actually signed a growing number of Lionel Messi trading card autographs certified by Topps. Leading card grader Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) has now refused ...