Nick Bruce and his son “freaked out” when they pulled an autographed Lionel Messi card from a pack around the Christmas holidays at their Ferndale, Mich., home. It was a normal reaction for ...

A REFEREE who asked Lionel Messi for his signature has reportedly been banned for six months. Mexican official Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava, 36, made the bizarre request during last week’s Champions ...

The Athletic first reported on the issue in March.Since then, Messi cards with certified autographs in at least five of Topps’ sets have not been authenticated by PSA. This includes at least one ...

Driven by live on-card autographs from Lionel Messi, interest in Topps Finest MLS has arguably never been greater.. But it appears that one of the product’s most important cards was pulled prior ...

When Lionel Messi signed with Inter Miami, it launched a new era for MLS. Although he is in the twilight of his career, Messi's move to the U.S. drew significant interest.

Mexican referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava found out the hard way that there are consequences for seeking an autograph from eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup winner Lionel Messi -- he was ...

Concacaf has disciplined referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava for requesting Lionel Messi's autograph after Inter Miami CF's Concacaf Champions Cup win over Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night at ...

Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava, 36, after Lionel Messi for his autograph after a match; The Mexican referee has been banned for six months amid impartiality fears; LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!

Messi autographed the fan’s jersey, playfully rubbed the overly enthusiastic fellow’s head as he bowed before him and granted the gentleman two hugs before security finally chased the guy off.