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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 ...
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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
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.
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after Al Nassr fans chant his name in the 7th minute
March 02, 2024 3:13 pm
The gesture has come as a support to the star player after he was handed a suspension for obscene gestures during the Al Nassr's previous clash against Al Shabab.
Cristiano Ronaldo banned for a match after obscene gesture towards fans chanting Lionel Messi's name
February 29, 2024 6:23 pm
The Portuguese talisman will also have to pay a fine of 20,000 Saudi riyals and can't appeal against the decision, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Arabia Football Federation said.
Cristiano Ronaldo in trouble for obscene gesture in response to Messi chants
February 26, 2024 10:53 pm
If found guilty by the Ethics Committee, Ronaldo may even get banned for Al Nassr's next league stage game on Thursday, with the club still very in contention for a first league title win since the Portuguese's arrival.
Unlike Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, here’s how brand David Beckham made MLS go big on Lionel Messi
February 22, 2024 4:02 pm
The World Cup-winning captain signing for a bottom-tier MLS club sent shockwaves around world football. For Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham though, it was always part of the plan.
Lionel Messi's Hong Kong controversy intensifies as Chinese cities cancel Argentina's matches
February 10, 2024 7:04 pm
The 2022 World Cup winners who are captained by Messi had scheduled a tour to China during the international break which is from March 18-26 where two matches were supposed to take place, one against Nigeria in Hangzhou and the other against Ivory Coast in Beijing.
WATCH: Angry at fan, Cristiano Ronaldo's obscene gesture with Al-Hilal shirt after losing Riyadh Season Cup
February 09, 2024 5:43 pm
Featuring for Al Nassr in the Riyadh Season Cup final, Ronaldo was unable to inspire his side to a win as Al-Hilal emerged victorious on the night with a 2-0 margin.
Messi-China controversy: Why are Chinese fans angry with Argentina's World Cup winning captain?
February 09, 2024 4:22 pm
The mood reflects a wide range of issues from China-Japan relations to second-hand treatment of Asians by western football clubs
Lionel Messi signed napkin which started his career at FC Barcelona to be auctioned in March starting £300,000
February 01, 2024 11:02 pm
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.
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo ruled out of blockbuster clash with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami
February 01, 2024 4:56 pm
"We will not see (Messi vs Ronaldo), Ronaldo is in the final part of his recovery to join the group. We hope that in the next few days you can start working with the team. He will be absent from the game," Al Nassr head coach Castro said.
