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Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi: A Footballing Colossus Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi, born June 24, 1987, is an Argentine footballer currently captaining Inter Miami CF and the Argentina national team. Considered one of the greatest players ever, Messi boasts a record eight Ballon d'Or awards and eight FIFA World ...

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Full name Lionel Andrés Messi
Date of birth 24 June 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Rosario, Argentina
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward
Current team Inter Miami
Number 10
Family Antonela Roccuzzo, Maxi Biancucchi, Emanuel Biancucchi
Citizenship Argentina, Spain, Italy

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Lionel Messi: A Legacy Forged on Finesse and Triumph Lionel Messi's diminutive stature belies his immense agility and balance, earning him the moniker "La Pulga Atómica." His low center of gravity allows for rapid changes in direction, evading tackles with remarkable ease. Despite his slight ...

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Lionel Messi casts doubt on playing 2026 World Cup? 'Logically, it was unlikely I'd play in a World Cup at 39'

September 05, 2025 11:25 pm

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni decided that Messi should rest and not travel with the national team to the final qualifying match against Ecuador in Guayaquil on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi during FIFA World Cup Qualifier match against Venezuela. (Photo: Reuters & X/Selección Argentina)

Just a goodbye to home, or the start of a final farewell for Argentina star Messi?

September 05, 2025 12:40 pm

Messi scored twice in front of a raucous sellout crowd that had gathered at Estadio Monumental to bid him farewell.

Lionel Messi's Argentina will arrive in Kerala in November 2025. (Reuters)

Lionel Messi's Argentina to play in Kerala in November 2025, confirms AFA; Venue, match date announced

August 23, 2025 7:50 am

Decks have been cleared for Lionel Messi's Albiceleste to arrive for a friendly match in Kerala this November, with the Argentina Football Association (AFA) confirming the trip on Saturday.

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez with Lionel Messi. (Reuters)

How Ronaldinho, Emiliano Martinez helped convince Lionel Messi to tour India in December

August 16, 2025 7:25 pm

Emiliano Martinez and Ronaldinho were requested by the man who organised their tour to Kolkata in 2023 to put in a good word with Lionel Messi by Satadru Dutta, the man who organised the events. It worked, as the Argentina legend is coming to India for a four-city tour.

Lionel Messi after scoring Inter Milan's second goal against Porto during Club World Cup Group A match. (AP)

Lionel Messi and Argentina to not visit Kerala due to scheduling clash, says state Sports Minister

August 04, 2025 8:05 pm

State Sports Minister V Abdurahiman told reporters on Monday that Argentina are facing difficulties in visiting the state in October this year, but the sponsor responded that "we are interested only in a visit in the month of October."

Inter Miami rallies to beat Necaxa on penalty kicks in Leagues Cup after Messi exits with injury

August 03, 2025 8:11 pm

Messi was injured around the eighth minute when he fell while being challenged by a pair of defenders near the penalty area.

Lionel Messi vs MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli? Argentina star likely to play seven-a-side cricket match at Wankhede Stadium in December

August 01, 2025 2:28 pm

Efforts are on to finalise the logistics of the match, which may also see the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma take the field

Not Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo... who has the highest career transfer fee?

July 31, 2025 8:30 pm

According to TransferMarkt, following his move to Al-Nassr Joao Felix has climbed to the fourth spot in the list with an overall fee of £194.89m in transfers

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba, left, and forward Lionel Messi chat as they arrive before the start of an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC in Fort Lauderdale. (AP Photo)

'Suspending Lionel Messi is draconian': Controversy in the USA as Inter Miami owner slams MLS for action against star

July 26, 2025 10:27 am

MLS Commissioner Don Garber said: "I know Lionel Messi loves this league. I fully understand, respect, and admire his commitment to Inter Miami, and I respect his decision. but we have a long-standing policy and we had to enforce it."

Lionel Messi's goal memories fetch $1.87 million

July 23, 2025 1:54 pm

A digital artwork that revisits Messi's 2009 goal against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League was auctioned by Christie's

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Amid US-India tariff row, PM Modi not to address UNGA in New York later this month

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not address the United Nations General Assembly later this month in New York, as tensions surrounding tariffs remain heightened between US and India. The revised provisional list of speakers doesn't include PM Modi's name. EAM S Jaishankar's name is mentioned in the list of speakers, and he is scheduled to speak during the General Debate on September 27.

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August 14, 2025 4:44 pm

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In Pics | Argentines erupt in joy after epic World Cup final

December 19, 2022 8:04 am

It was the country’s third World Cup title, and the first since 1986.

FIFA World Cup Final 2022: Messi wins the World Cup, Argentina beat France in thrilling finale

December 19, 2022 12:53 am

Lionel Messi scored on a 23rd-minute penalty kick after a foul on Di Maria. Thirteen minutes later Di Maria finished off a flowing team move involving a deft flick from Messi.

Ballon d'Or 2021: Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win awards

November 30, 2021 9:21 am

Lionel Messi won the men's Ballon d'Or for a record-extending seventh time on Monday, ending the year in style after a brilliant final season with Barcelona and earning his first major international trophy with Argentina.

Messi pays his debt to Argentina with Copa America title

July 11, 2021 12:01 pm

Argentina finally made Lionel Messi cry with joy after four losses in finals, early exits in major tournaments and even a decision to retire from the national team.

Lionel Messi's journey to greatness at Camp Nou: At a glance

August 27, 2020 1:35 pm

After being associated with FC Barcelona for nearly two decades, star footballer Lionel Messi has finally decided to leave the Catalan side. We take a look at the time he spent at Camp Nou, where he won six Ballon d’Or awards and helped the club win 10 La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League crowns.

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From MS Dhoni's runout to Barcelona's Anfield misery, iconic sporting images of 2019

December 24, 2019 9:05 am

2019 offered all sporting moments that got etched in our minds — here are few snapshots, ranging from MS Dhoni's runout in the World Cup semi-final to Rafael Nadal bursting into tears after winning the US Open.

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From England's World Cup win to PV Sindhu's gold, moments of sporting greatness in 2019

December 19, 2019 7:37 pm

A look back on the year which started off with Naomi Osaka lifting the Australian Open title and ended with Lionel Messi winning his record sixth Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi's hometown Rosario offers emotional trip to his childhood

December 10, 2019 12:45 pm

Soccer wasn't always Lionel Messi's favorite activity. When he was a child in the modest neighborhood of La Bajada in his Argentine hometown of Rosario, he spent his time bicycling with friends, building forts out of branches and stones, playing hide and seek — and occasionally stealing lemons from a neighbor to make juice.