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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 ...
Lionel Messi Overview
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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
'We’re not friends': Lionel Messi on how relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo is based on mutual respect
June 20, 2025 5:02 pm
"I have a lot of respect and admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and for the career he’s had and continues to have, because he’s still competing at the highest level," Messi said.
FIFA's flawed Club World Cup: A glorified post-season club friendly, a progeny of greed, not a tournament where quality is priority
June 16, 2025 9:23 am
FIFA Club World Cup: Forget economics, the current qualification path, derived from maths and complicated co-efficiency formulas, and not hinged on immediate form, holds the quality of the product as its biggest casualty.
'Argentina can now play the same way with or without Lionel Messi now,' says manager Scaloni
June 10, 2025 1:32 pm
Messi missed Argentina's qualifiers in the March window due to injury when the Albiceleste thwarted Uruguay 1-0 before thrashing arch-rivals Brazil 4-1 and sealed their spot at the 2026 World Cup.
‘Have affection for Messi because he has always respected me’ says Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal hails Ronaldo as 'legend' before Nations League final
June 07, 2025 7:25 pm
Guardiola praises Yamal but says ‘sorry’ no one can be compared to Messi
When Lionel Messi fought with Luis Enrique, ‘a period of tension’
May 29, 2025 4:22 pm
Luis Enrique’s PSG will take on Inter in the Champions League final on May 31, and he rewound to his days with Barcelona and to a tense phase with Lionel Messi
FIFA President hints at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Club World Cup participation on iShowSpeed stream: ‘Wouldn’t that be something special’
May 24, 2025 11:00 am
On the livestream, Speed also asked Infantino the popular question, “Messi or Ronaldo?"
Which is Lionel Messi's favourite goal from his career?
May 14, 2025 7:38 pm
The announcement of the selected goal will be on the Inter Miami CF Foundation's social media channels
Top 10 highest paid athletes in the world 2025: This golfer's earnings equal Neymar and Mbappe's combined
May 07, 2025 6:54 pm
List of 10 highest-paid athletes in the world: The age-old rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo, once ignited in El Clasico clashes and Ballon d’Or races, has moved from stadiums to sponsorship charts, continuing to captivate fans and analysts alike.
Lamine Yamal v Lionel Messi: Statistical Comparison after first 100 games
May 03, 2025 9:38 am
While Lamine Yamal has been doing exceptionally well, he faces the challenge to do it consistently for 19 years like Lionel Messi did.
Champions League | ‘And then Yamal arrives..’ : World Cup winner Thierry Henry hails Lamine Yamal amid comparisons with Messi and Ronaldo
May 01, 2025 6:43 pm
The Barcelona striker became the youngest player to score in a Champions League semi-final during his side’s 3-3 draw against Inter-Milan on Wednesday
