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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
'Touch Messi, and it’s a foul; we get nothing': Peru captain slams refereeing in Argentina FIFA WC qualifier
November 21, 2024 10:37 am
The 40-year-old Guerrero lamented that Messi was receving preferential advantage from the referees as several fouls against the Peruvian players went under the radar.
Talks on for Kerala hosting Lionel Messi-led Argentina for two exhibition matches
November 21, 2024 2:25 am
The venue—most likely Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium—and dates, would be formalised only after the visit of AFA delegates.
Watch: Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez's interplay to score winner in Argentina vs Peru clash
November 20, 2024 2:19 pm
Despite the disappointing performance at home, Lionel Messi’s team will finish the year with few question marks beyond its performances in November
There's no clear-cut answer to who-next after Messi, Ronaldo; and that's not necessarily a bad thing
November 22, 2024 8:10 am
There is no singularly ahead-of-the-pack great footballer with Kylian Mbappe plateauing and Neymar withering, while Salah, de Bruyne, Van Dijk, Kane and Griezmann drift into sunsets of their careers
'Don't know how limited Messi's time in MLS is': Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino after team's shocking ouster
November 10, 2024 9:18 pm
Messi’s $20,446,667 in total compensation from Inter Miami this season was about $5 million more than the entire Atlanta United payroll. Yet, Atlanta eliminated Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.
Lionel Messi scores but Inter Miami suffer stunning first-round elimination from MLS playoffs
November 10, 2024 1:37 pm
Atlanta United defeated Inter Miami 3-2 on Saturday night to win their best-of-three first round playoff series in three games.
Lionel Messi says he was forced to 'reinvent his style due to age, MLS'
November 01, 2024 9:16 pm
The 37-year-old Messi has been with the Inter Miami CF franchise in the MLS since joining as a free agent in July 2023.
'I don't know': Lionel Messi on prospect of playing 2026 World Cup
November 01, 2024 5:30 pm
"I hope to finish this year well, and start the year having a good preseason, which I didn't have last year due to all the trips we had," Messi said.
'Ronaldo is a monster and Messi, father of the monster,' says Pep Guardiola on the duo's Ballon d'Or streak
October 29, 2024 7:52 pm
2024 Ballon d'Or awards marked the first instance of neither Messi nor Ronaldo being named in the final 30-men shortlist for the award.
Ballon d'Or Winners list: Messi, Ronaldo and every award recipient from 1956 to 2024
October 29, 2024 9:16 am
Ballon d'Or winners: Ahead of the 2024 award announcement, here is a look at the full list of Ballon d'Or winners across 67 seasons since 1956, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo topping the charts.
