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Lionel Messi

Argentine footballer (born 1987)

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Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, Messi has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballon d'Ors, six European Golden Shoes, and eight times being named the world's best player by FIFA. In 2025, he was named the All Time Men's World Best Player by the IFFHS. He is the most decorated player in the history of professional football, having won 46 team trophies. Messi's records include most goals in a calendar year (91), most goals for a single club (672 for Barcelona), most goals in La Liga (474), most assists in international football (61), most goal contributions in the FIFA World Cup (21), and most goal contributions in the Copa América (32).

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🇺🇸 Lionel Messi, Argentina to Play Pre-World Cup Friendlies at Texas A&M and Auburn (2026-04-09)
Argentina will play its final tune-ups for the World Cup at the college football stadiums of Texas A&M and Auburn....
🇺🇸 Argentina to Play Friendlies at Texas A&M and Auburn Ahead of World Cup (2026-04-09)
Argentina will play its final tune-ups for the World Cup at the college football stadiums of Texas A&M and Auburn....
🇺🇸 PSG beat Liverpool as Champions League defence maintains pace (2026-04-08)
UEFA Champions League holders PSG claim 2-0 first-leg lead over English Premier League champions Liverpool....
🇺🇸 Mbappe Shares 'Unbelievable' Messi Training Story From PSG Days (2026-04-03)
Kylian Mbappe offered a glimpse into what it was like to share a training pitch with Lionel Messi during their time together at Paris Saint-Germain....
🇺🇸 Football Giants Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Get Miniaturized for Lego Campaign (2026-04-03)
The ad, also starring Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, will be followed by playsets inspired by the rival athletes...
🇺🇸 First Things First's Top 26 Players Who Will Define the 2026 World Cup (2026-04-02)
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes ranked the top 26 players who will define this year’s tourn...
🇺🇸 Pro-Rel Coming To MLS After 2026 World Cup?: 'Maybe You Merge With Another League' (2026-04-02)
MLS Commissioner Don Garber backed MLS to continue to invest in top European talent in an appearance on the Late Run....
🇺🇸 Argentina World Cup 2026 Schedule: Locations, Dates, Times (2026-03-31)
Here is Argentina's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games....
🇺🇸 'We're in No Hurry:' Argentina's Coach Gives Messi Update Ahead of World Cup (2026-03-27)
Lionel Scaloni has indicated that Lionel Messi has still not confirmed he will lead Argentina at the 2026 World Cup....
🇺🇸 Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami rally past NYCFC in MLS (2026-03-23)
The Argentinian star forward records his 901st career goal as Inter Miami beat New York City FC at Yankee Stadium....
🇺🇸 Lionel Messi scores 900th goal as Nashville oust Miami in Champions Cup (2026-03-19)
Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in the 900-goal club as Nashville eliminates Miami from CONCACAF Champions Cup....
🇺🇸 Joan Laporta Says 'Doors Always Open' For Lionel Messi At Barcelona (2026-03-18)
Joan Laporta has secured a landslide victory to remain Barcelona president until 2031....
🇺🇸 Papers: Dowman compared to Messi by former England captain (2026-03-15)
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers......
🇺🇸 Barcelona Given 'Green Light' To Re-Sign Lionel Messi? 'Not True,' Says LaLiga Boss (2026-03-10)
Javier Tebas has vehemently denied the explosive allegations that La Liga approved Lionel Messi's return to Barcelona in 2023....
🇺🇸 Lionel Messi Scores, Leads Inter Miami Past D.C. United In Baltimore (2026-03-08)
Lionel Messi scored in the 27th minute, and Inter Miami held on for a 2-1 win over D.C. United on Saturday in front of 72,026 fans....
🇺🇸 Messi criticised for applauding Trump amid US attacks on Iran (2026-03-06)
Lionel Messi has been criticised for meeting US President Donald Trump and applauding his latest brief on the Iran war....
🇺🇸 Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change? (2026-03-06)
Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House...
🇺🇸 Messi censured for meeting and applauding Trump amid US attacks on Iran (2026-03-06)
Inter Miami and Messi were honoured at the White House, where Trump boasted the US military’s might....
🇺🇸 Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Meet President Donald Trump At White House (2026-03-06)
Lionel Messi and MLS Cup champions Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday....
🇬🇧 Messi and Inter Miami meet Trump at White House (2026-03-05)
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team-mates meet US president Donald Trump at the White House to commemorate the club's MLS Cup championship....
🇺🇸 Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammates visit White House (2026-03-05)
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammates visit White House...
🇺🇸 WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts 2025 MLS champions Inter Miami with Lionel Messi at the White House (2026-03-05)
President Donald Trump is hosting the 2025 MLS Cup champions Inter Miami, including Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi, at the White House Thursday....
🇺🇸 26 Stars for '26: Players Who Could Define the World Cup (2026-02-11)
From Messi to Ronaldo to Pulisic, these are the 26 players that could define the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
🇬🇧 Lionel Messi’s referee confrontation in tunnel did not violate policy, MLS says (2026-02-22)
<ul><li><p>Miami star confronted officials in a doorway after 3-0 loss</p></li><li><p>League determined area was not off-limits to players</p></li><li...
🇺🇸 4 Takeaways From LAFC's MLS Season Opening Win Over Lionel Messi, Inter Miami (2026-02-22)
It wasn't a pretty sight for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, who got a first-hand look at a stacked LAFC team that will challenge them for the MLS Cup t...
🇺🇸 Leo Messi and MLS champs Inter Miami get trounced 3-0 by Denis Bouanga and LAFC in season opener (2026-02-22)
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defense when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored...
🇺🇸 Messi, MLS Champs Inter Miami Get Troun 3-0 by Denis Bouanga and LAFC in season opener (2026-02-22)
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defense when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored in Los...
🇺🇸 Top 5 MLS Storylines: Messi Eyes More Titles, USA Players Seek World Cup Spots (2026-02-19)
Here are five big storylines to follow as the 2026 MLS campaign gets underway....
🇺🇸 Lionel Messi, German Berterame Set To Play Opening Day For Inter Miami vs. LAFC (2026-02-19)
Lionel Messi trained fully with Inter Miami on Wednesday after dealing with a muscle issue during preseason....
🇺🇸 New Inter Miami GK Dayne St. Clair Excited To Join Messi, 'Best Players In World' (2026-01-30)
Dayne St. Clair was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year after a career-best season for Minnesota United, yet surprised many when he left the club that dr...
🇺🇸 Messi Confirmed For 2026 World Cup? Inter Miami Coach Hints At Argentina Star's Decision (2026-02-03)
Lionel Messi is yet to officially confirm his participation at the 2026, but Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano appears to have revealed he will form ...
🇺🇸 Scorpion Kick! Lionel Messi, Colombia Legend Rene Higuita Recreate Iconic Move (2026-02-02)
Lionel Messi recreated an iconic scorpion kick with legendary goalkeeper Rene Higuita ahead of Inter Miami's latest friendly outing....
🇺🇸 Ex-Real Madrid Boss Says Cristiano Ronaldo 'Doesn't Have The Genius' Of Lionel Messi (2026-02-11)
Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he "doesn't have the genius" of fellow footballing greats such as Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Ronaldo Nazario by ...
🇺🇸 Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Sign Mexico Star Germán Berterame For $15 Million (2026-02-01)
Inter Miami have completed the signing of Mexican international Germán Berterame from CF Monterrey, adding another attacking weapon to their squad ahe...
🇺🇸 Lionel Messi's Former Teammate Reveals When He 'Wasn't Happy' At Barcelona (2026-02-10)
Lionel Messi had to "score all the time" at Barcelona or he "wasn't happy", a former teammate of the Argentine GOAT has revealed....
🇺🇸 Barcelona Presidential Candidate Uses Messi Banner In Campaign Bid (2026-02-18)
Barcelona presidential candidate Marc Ciria has unfurled a huge banner featuring club legend Lionel Messi in the city centre as he continues his campa...