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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
Messi ahead of Copa America final: 'These are the last battles and I’m enjoying them to the maximum'
July 10, 2024 10:35 am
Currently playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer in the US, Messi has yet to confirm whether he will stay on with Argentina for their title defence at the 2026 World Cup.
How Lamine Yamal, baptized by Messi, silenced Rabiot with a stunner to become youngest goal scorer at Euros
July 12, 2024 6:17 pm
Euro 2024: 16-year-old boy wonder inspires Spain to a first-ever European Championships final since 2012.
Argentina beat Canada to reach Copa America 2024 final, Messi nets to become 2nd-highest international goal-scorer
July 10, 2024 7:47 am
Copa America 2024: Lionel Messi scored Argentina's second goal against Canada to surpass Ali Daei's goal tally (108) for Iran, making him the second-highest goal-scorer of all time behind Cristiano Ronaldo (130).
'Find it hard to let my children win,' says Lionel Messi on his fierce competitiveness
June 26, 2024 12:06 am
Having won the Copa America and the FIFA World Cup with Argentina in the previous international tournament football cycle, Messi also expressed how success with the national team has renewed his love for the sport.
Lionel Messi proves he can make magic even on 'springboard of a pitch' as Argentina win Copa America clash
June 21, 2024 2:03 pm
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium pitch came in for plenty of flak from both teams. Grass was reportedly installed at the venue after a MLS game on Saturday was played on the usual artificial turf. The venue will host a FIFA World Cup game in 2026.
Lionel Messi says the end is near, so this football summer, switch from Euros to Copa America when you can
June 21, 2024 8:04 am
Having conquered his final peak, does Messi have the boosters to do what even Maradona couldn’t - defend a world title? The other Lionel has a plan.
Euro 2024: Deschamps chasing first continental title in 12 years, quarterfinal high bar for Southgate and Germany looking to boast as hosts
June 14, 2024 12:01 am
An upset is always round the corner and several favourites jostle to even get out of the group at football's Euro spectacle.
Lionel Messi responds to Mbappe saying Euros tougher to win than World Cup: 'It leaves out too many world champions'
June 14, 2024 9:24 am
Mbappe has previously taken a jibe at the South American teams in May 2022, calling them "not as advanced as in Europe, that's why when you look at the last World Cups it's always Europeans who win."
The many colours of Euro 2024 kits: ‘Belgium away, based on the Tintin story, is a really cool one’
June 13, 2024 6:37 pm
The big international football summer is here, and with it are its many colors. No longer are football kits mere differentiators between two teams.
Remember Lionel Messi’s signed napkin to seal Barcelona move? It’s been auctioned for an incredible amount
May 18, 2024 10:44 am
During his two decades with the club, Messi went on to score 672 goals from his 778 outings, winning 10 LaLiga titles, seven Copas del Rey and four Champions League trophies.
