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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
'Insolito': Lionel Messi reacts after Argentina's controversial Paris Olympics defeat to Morocco
July 25, 2024 9:42 am
Paris Olympics 2024: Messi, not part of the second-string Argentine side, took to Instagram to post a story with the word ‘Insolito', a Spanish term that translates to 'unusual' or 'uncommon' in English.
Why are names like Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe not taking part in the Olympics
July 23, 2024 10:14 am
16 teams including Argentina, France and Spain will now vie for a podium finish in the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Argentina 'land of asylum for former Nazis', says former Chelsea player as racism allegations mount up after Copa America win
July 20, 2024 7:19 am
The turmoil surrounding the world champions has been in the aftermath of a live video posted by Enzo Fernandez on his Instagram in which the national team players can be heard singing a derogatory song.
'Messi told us not to taunt anyone,' says Rodrigo De Paul on Argentina's racism allegations stained Copa America win
July 19, 2024 10:17 am
It's a video that has irked many in the football community, including the France Football Association (FFF), Argentina players can be heard singing: “They play for France, but their parents are from Angola. Their mother is from Cameroon, while their father is from Nigeria. But their passport says French.”
Argentina fire sports undersecretary Julio Garro for demanding Lionel Messi's apology in racism chants row
July 18, 2024 10:38 am
While it was unclear whether Lionel Messi was part of the controversial footage, Garro who was appointed in his role as Sports Undersecretary in March this year, demanded an apology from the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi in tears, vegetable seller’s emotional reaction after son cracks CA exam, and more: Viral videos today
July 15, 2024 7:20 pm
A look at the top five viral videos of the day.
Angel Di Maria after Copa America title: 'We managed to win it for Lionel Messi, give him the joy he deserves'
July 15, 2024 9:27 pm
Di Maria - who scored the decisive goal in Argentina's previous Copa America win three years ago - played his last match for the national team on Sunday, ending a stellar career on a high.
Copa America final: Lionel Messi breaks into tears after being substituted due to injury, fans react
July 15, 2024 11:23 am
The viral video shows Messi covering his face on the Argentina bench and sobbing.
Argentina win record 16th Copa America, Martinez nets extra-time winner against Colombia
July 15, 2024 10:15 am
Lautaro Martinez powered home the winning goal from a quick counter-attack in the 112th minute. The 26-year-old Inter Milan forward also secured the Golden Boot with his fifth goal of the tournament.
Lionel Messi cries after ankle injury forces him out of Argentina vs Colombia Copa America final
July 15, 2024 10:00 am
Copa America final: Messi went down in the 64th minute with an unspecified injury and was seen writhing in pain before being subbed by Nicolás González.
