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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’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...