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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
When Lionel Messi finally met Lionel Richie, the singer on whom he was named after
April 14, 2025 1:47 pm
The Argentine finally met the American singer and songwriter Lionel Richie, after whom the former was named. Messi also said that his mother was a huge fan of the artist.
Lionel Messi fails to score in nervy 0-0 draw for Inter Miami
April 14, 2025 10:55 am
Argentine legend Messi attempted three free-kicks during the game, in which two hit the crossbar and one went flying above.
Lionel Messi nears new Inter Miami deal to lead club into Miami Freedom Park era
April 12, 2025 12:17 pm
Lionel Messi is close to extending his Inter Miami stay, with plans to usher the club into its new Miami Freedom Park stadium in 2026.
WATCH Video: Lionel Messi nets two goals to power Inter Miami comeback to reach CONCACAF Champions Cup semis
April 10, 2025 9:00 am
Los Angeles went up 2-0 on aggregate when Aaron Long scored in the ninth minute, but two goals and an assist from Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami's comeback 3-2 win on aggregate.
Lionel Messi breaks Inter Miami record with goal in 1-1 draw against Toronto
April 07, 2025 11:17 am
The earlier record by Higuain was achieved in 67 appearances. Messi on the other hand, only needed 29 regular season appearances to reach the summit.
Lionel Messi plays for 90 minutes but is held goalless as Inter Miami get stunned in CONCACAF Champions Cup
April 03, 2025 5:09 pm
The 37-year-old’s first full 90 minutes after returning from injury was not enough to inspire victory for the Herons. Inter Miami are 0-1 down after the first leg.
'Rated 8 out of 10 by his son': Nervous Novak Djokovic shares experience of 'King' Leo Messi meeting at Miami Open
March 29, 2025 9:18 am
Lionel was in attendance during Novak Djokovic's 6-2, 6-3 Miami Open semi-final win that put the Serb within touching distance of a staggering 100th career title.
Lionel Messi, Argentina national football team to visit India for exhibition match in October 2025
March 26, 2025 1:53 pm
Messi and the Argentina football team had travelled to India in 2011 to play a friendly game against Venezuela at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Why Lionel Messi is not playing Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup Qualifier match?
March 25, 2025 11:29 pm
Lionel Messi will be missed when Argentina and Brazil take on each other in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to apparent injury
March 17, 2025 11:23 pm
Argentina, which leads South America, will visit second-placed Uruguay on Friday and host fifth-placed Brazil four days later at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.
