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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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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Last Updated : 26/03/25, 11:47 PMLionel Messi: A Legacy Forged in Blue and White Lionel Messi's international career, spanning two decades, is a tapestry woven with both triumph and heartbreak. A dual Argentine-Spanish national, he debuted for Argentina's U20 team in 2004, culminating in victory at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Champio...
PLAYER PROFILE
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 ...
LIONEL MESSI NEWS
Calcutta HC junks plea seeking central agency probe into Messi event fiasco
December 23, 2025 6:08 am
Court questions if an independent assessment was made before issuing the close proximity passes or if they were issued on demand
From glory to ruin: Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium’s history of controversies
December 22, 2025 6:15 am
Inaugurated in 1984 the stadium was once one of the largest in the world, holding 1,20,000 spectators.
Why Mamata Banerjee moved fast to defuse Messi event fiasco: Apology, arrests to Sports Minister's exit
December 19, 2025 10:12 am
While TMC chief did not want to take any chances just before Bengal elections, Opposition BJP and CPI(M) have called the CM's action “drama” and an “attempt to hush up the incident and divert attention”
From Akshaye Khanna’s ‘Dhurandhar’ dance to Lionel Messi in India: top 10 viral moments of 2025
December 18, 2025 6:36 pm
Top 10 most viral meme moments of 2025: From red carpets to football fields, from AI-generated art to deeply human achievements, 2025 gave us moments that felt big, bizarre, joyful, and sometimes unbelievable.
Lionel Messi joins Anant Ambani at Vantara for aarti, chants ‘Jai Mata Di’ in viral video: WATCH
December 18, 2025 9:52 am
The footage captures Messi engaging in several rituals at the centre, including pouring milk over a shivaling, participating in a hawan, and meditating while chanting "Om".
No willingness to invest in Indian football but crores spent on Messi tour: Sandesh Jhingan
December 18, 2025 12:56 am
The India skipper said the unprecedented public response to the tour headlined by Lionel Messi alongside Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez, revealed nation's priorities.
Anant Ambani gifts Lionel Messi an ultra-rare Rs 9.94 crore Richard Mille watch during Vantara visit
December 17, 2025 5:02 pm
The rare Richard Mille RM 003-V2 GMT Tourbillon 'Asia Edition' watch, which Anant Ambani gave to Lionel Messi, is limited to just 12 units worldwide.
Chaos at Messi event: 4-member SIT visits stadium; Suvendu Adhikari, other BJP MLAs denied entry
December 17, 2025 5:43 pm
Officials said the SIT questioned officers on duty about deployment on the day of the event, the sequence of events, and the alleged high prices of water bottles and food
Fans wrestle over football after Lionel Messi kicks it towards them at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium: WATCH
December 17, 2025 12:36 pm
Messi's clip quickly triggered strong reactions online, with social media users divided over what they saw. While some found humour in the chaos, others were openly critical.
Kareena Kapoor the 'only Bollywood star' to make it to Lionel Messi's Instagram post about India tour: 'Bro forgot SRK, Chhetri'
December 17, 2025 9:26 am
Kareena Kapoor Khan had a memorable time with her sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan as they met Argentine football icon Lionel Messi in Mumbai recently.
LIONEL MESSI PHOTOS
In pictures: Standout pieces from Lionel Messi's exclusive watch collection
December 23, 2025 3:45 pm
Messi’s watch choices focus on craftsmanship rather than flash. Clean dials, robust builds, and iconic designs define his collection.
In Pictures: Chaos at Salt Lake Stadium after Lionel Messi’s brief appearance sparks fan anger
December 13, 2025 4:21 pm
Thousands of fans gathered at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata for a Lionel Messi–linked event that ended in cunfusion, chaos and unrest after the football icon made only a brief appearance, triggering crowd disorder and official intervention
Anger and vandalism in Kolkata as Lionel Messi fans invade Salt Lake Stadium pitch
December 13, 2025 3:27 pm
Lionel Messi's highly anticipated visit to the City of Joy ended in despair and upset fans stormed the pitch at the Salt Lake Stadium, vandalising the facility after the Argentine superstar left the ground within 20 minutes.
Lionel Messi adds the ultra-rare Rolex Daytona Barbie watch -- only 10 of which can be found worldwide -- to his collection; see photos
August 14, 2025 4:44 pm
Do you know how much this exclusive timepiece costs?
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.
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.
LIONEL MESSI VIDEOS
From plastic bag to the real thing: Messi delights Afghan boy with signed jersey
February 26, 2016 3:18 pm
'No excuse' for Arsenal after Barcelona defeat
February 24, 2016 5:57 pm
