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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
'I wasn't happy on a daily basis': Lionel Messi opens up on time in Paris Saint Germain
March 01, 2025 5:42 pm
Messi had joined PSG in 2021, scoring 32 goals and assisting 35 times in 76 matches for the French club. He would then go on to join his current club Inter Miami in 2023.
WATCH: Lionel Messi grabs neck of New York City assistant coach, fined by MLS
February 26, 2025 10:30 am
Lionel Messi's teammate Luis Suarez was also fined for making contact with NYCFC's Birk Risa during a heated exchange after the first half. Suárez placed his hand on Risa’s neck during an argument before NYCFC’s Strahinja Tanasijević's intervention.
'I have never seen anyone better than me': Cristiano Ronaldo claims he is the most complete player
February 05, 2025 5:28 pm
The Portugal star holds most scoring records in men's international soccer, including most appearances with 217 and most goals with 135.
Breaking down Neymar's break down: A hundred possible reasons why the Brazilian isn't considered the greatest
February 03, 2025 9:54 am
Neymar was the most gifted of his generation, a blend of football as an artistic, individual expression as well as a product of regimented structure operating within a collective framework. What, indeed, happened?
Kylian Mbappe fires back at Neymar's claim of jealousy towards Lionel Messi
January 22, 2025 11:38 am
Kyliam Mabappe says he has a lots of respect for his former PSG teammate Neymar.
Kylian Mbappe was jealous of Lionel Messi at PSG: Neymar
January 17, 2025 11:36 am
Speaking in a podcast hosted by World Cup winner Romário, Neymar said that big egos affected the performances of PSG in big matches.
Brazil's Neymar says 2026 World Cup will be his last: 'Will do everything I can to play in it'
January 07, 2025 9:58 pm
Neymar who is Brazil's all time leading goal scorer with 79 goals, has been sidelined after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee during a World Cup qualifier in October 2023.
Lionel Messi lists his property empire on stock market, valued at $232.12 million
January 01, 2025 2:17 pm
The current Inter Miami forward and former Barcelona legend is named as the chairman of the Edificio Rostower Socimi group. His wife Antonella Roccuzzo is the board’s vice president.
On This Day in 2022: Lionel Messi wins maiden World Cup as Argentina beat France on penalties in Qatar
December 18, 2024 6:19 pm
Argentina lifted their 3rd World Cup crown as goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved crucial spot kicks as Messi finally exorcised the demons of the 2014 World Cup final as La Selección defeated France 4-2 on penalties at the Lusail Stadium.
Champions League: Angel Di Maria surpasses Lionel Messi's assists tally, sits one shy of Cristiano Ronaldo
November 28, 2024 7:49 pm
In the match against Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday, Di Maria assisted twice to help his team win the match with a score of 3-2.
