How athletes are extending their careers

From the tennis court to the soccer pitch, some elite athletes are proving that their careers don't have to end as they get older. At the World Cup, two of the biggest stars are 39-year-old Lionel Messi and 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. 41-year-old NBA star LeBron James is looking to add another NBA title to his resume, and 44-year-old Serena Williams took to the court at Wimbledon this year. Matthew Futterman, senior writer for tennis at the Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Jun 30
• 3:59

Age-defying pro-athletes amaze fans

Forty is not what it used to be, at least not if you're a professional athlete. 44-year-old Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon, albeit losing to a 20-year-old. 41-year-old LeBron James just announced he'll be playing another year, though leaving the Lakers. Mark Strassmann has the story.

• Jun 30
• 1:29

Cristiano Ronaldo makes history

After Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time goal leader at age 38, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, age 41, became the first to score at six different World Cups. Kelly O'Grady is in Boston with more, including how the World Cup is providing a bump to consumer spending.

• Jun 23
• 1:26

Messi honored for historic World Cup run

Argentina's Lionel Messi broke a World Cup record during a match against Austria, becoming the tournament's top-scoring athlete as he racked up his 18th goal across his World Cup career. Former U.S. player Charlie Davies gives Messi his kudos and reacts to other top headlines from the world of soccer.

• Jun 23
• 4:36

Messi breaks World Cup goals record

Lionel Messi made history Monday as he scored the 17th and 18th goals of his World Cup career, a new record. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Jun 22
• 2:30

Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer

Soccer legend Lionel Messi made history during the Argentina-Austria match on Monday afternoon, becoming the leading goal scorer in World Cup history. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports from Boston.

• Jun 22
• 2:11

Messi and Rinaldo's World Cup impacts

Lionel Messi's hat trick against Algeria in his sixth World Cup start Tuesday night propelled Argentina to its first win in the global tournament. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his sixth World Cup start on Wednesday against the DR Congo team. Michael Lahoud, a CBS Sports analyst, joins with more.

• Jun 17
• 4:46

Lionel Messi debuting in 6th World Cup

Lionel Messi is set to make his sixth World Cup appearance on Tuesday as Argentina takes on Algeria. Paul Tenorio, a national soccer reporter for The Athletic, joins with more.

• Jun 15
• 5:39

Messi, Inter Miami win first-ever MLS Cup title, defeating Vancouver 3-1

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are Major League Soccer champions, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 and earning their first MLS Cup title on Saturday.

• Dec 6, 2025

San Diego FC CEO talks future of MLS

Major League Soccer's newest team, the San Diego Football Club, is currently in first place in its conference. San Diego native and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with the team's CEO, Tom Penn, to discuss the future of MLS.

• Aug 29, 2025
• 4:33

Which soccer players will be in the 2024 Paris Olympics?

While some superstars such as Argentina's Lionel Messi or Brazil's Neymar won't be on the pitch for the Olympics, the competition will be loaded with talent.

• Jul 25, 2024

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How to watch the 2024 MLS All-Star Game tonight

See how to watch Dénis Bouanga, Sergio Busquets, Carlos Rodríguez in the 2024 MLS All-Star Game.

• Jul 24, 2024

Argentina wins record Copa America title, beats Colombia after Messi gets hurt

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.

• Jul 15, 2024

Photos of Lionel Messi with teen soccer star Lamine Yamal as a baby resurface

In 2007, Lionel Messi held a baby in a photoshoot. The little infant grew up to be teenage soccer star Lamine Yamal.

• Jul 10, 2024

Biden campaign targets Latino voters for Copa América

The Biden-Harris reelection team will host watch parties for the soccer matches with campaign surrogates, distribute Biden soccer jerseys, and place ads across the country for the roughly month-long duration of the tournament.

• Jun 20, 2024

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How to watch Lionel Messi's Inter Miami vs. CF Montréal MLS soccer game today: Livestream options, more

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face CF Montréal today. Here's how to watch today's exciting MLS soccer game live.

• Mar 10, 2024

What to know about Apple TV+ MLS Season Pass before you stream soccer in 2024

Apple TV MLS Season Pass is the only way to watch every 2024 MLS soccer game, but is the streamer worth it?

• Mar 7, 2024

How to watch today's Inter Miami vs. Real Salt Lake 2024 MLS season opener: Livestream options, starting time, more

There's only one way to watch today's 2024 MLS season opener soccer game featuring Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.

• Feb 21, 2024

10/18: CBS News Mornings

President Biden meeting with Israel's top military leaders; Messi scores twice in Argentina's World Cup qualifying win.

• Oct 18, 2023
• 43:31

These are the cheapest places to see Lionel Messi play in the U.S.

The least expensive ticket available to Inter Miami's matchup against Los Angeles Football Club next month is $637.

• Aug 23, 2023

Impact of Saudi Arabia's sports investments

After getting rejected by Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabia has made an offer to another soccer superstar that may be too good to refuse. The Saudi club Al Hilal has proposed a world-record $332 million transfer fee to bring Kylian Mbappé from the French club Paris Saint-Germain. Michael Goldberg, senior vice president of sports finance for global credit rating firm DBRS Morningstar, discussed the business of soccer and how Saudi investments are reshaping the landscape.

• Jul 25, 2023
• 3:49

Lionel Messi's arrival to South Florida could help soccer "thrive" in U.S.

In his debut Friday night for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi scored on a sensational free kick in stoppage time.

• Jul 22, 2023

Lionel Messi makes Miami debut

After weeks of anticipation, superstar Lionel Messi officially became part of Major League Soccer, playing his first game in Miami on Friday. CBS News' Cristian Benevides reports on the historic moment from Miami.

• Jul 21, 2023
• 5:38

How to watch Lionel Messi play his first game for the Inter Miami CF tonight

Lionel Messi signed with Inter Miami CF earlier this year. Here's how to watch his U.S. debut in the Leagues Cup.

• Jul 21, 2023

Lionel Messi prepares for MLS debut

Inter Miami introduced Lionel Messi to fans in front of a rain-soaked sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale Sunday night. The Argentinian World Cup champion is expected to make his Major League Soccer debut on Friday. Nico Cantor, co-host of "Morning Footy" on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, joined CBS News to talk about Messi's potential impact on the league.

• Jul 17, 2023
• 7:12

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