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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
Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry to be renewed in Riyadh Season Cup match
January 31, 2024 6:47 pm
Cristiano Ronaldo is nursing a calf injury though Al Nassr have not announced his withdrawal from the game
Al Nassr postpone China friendlies as Cristiano Ronaldo gets injured before Inter Miami clash
January 24, 2024 9:38 am
Al-Nassr are scheduled to next face Messi and his Inter Miami side in a friendly tournament in Riyadh on February 1. The two teams will also play Neymar's Al-Hilal.
2024 promises more of 2023: Ronaldo-Messi's rivalry, Guardiola's evolution, Saudi's Europe assault
January 02, 2024 9:18 am
Among the half-inevitabilities: England’s wait for winning the continental tournament would continue. They were runners-up last edition, they have a stronger team this time, but they would still devise ways to implode.
Argentina set to retire Lionel Messi's No.10 jersey once he hangs up boots: Reports
January 01, 2024 12:35 am
Messi has 106 goals in 180 matches for Argentina and his trophy cabinet includes the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup.
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Lionel Messi set to reunite with Luis Suarez as Inter Miami sign Uruguayan star
December 23, 2023 8:41 am
Suarez and Messi were part of Barcelona's devastating attacking trio which also included Neymar, who helped the Catalan giants win the historic treble in the 2014-15 season.
2022 FIFA WC final rewind: One year since Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup and completed football
December 18, 2023 6:09 pm
A year after one of the most thrilling FIFA World Cup finals, The Indian Express deciphers the moments, the protagonists that made the summit clash memorable.
2022 FIFA WC final rewind: Meant for greatness, Mbappe touches it in front of Messi on a frenzied night in Doha
December 18, 2023 6:59 pm
A year after one of the most thrilling FIFA World Cup finals, The Indian Express deciphers the moments, the protagonists that made the summit clash memorable.
2022 FIFA WC final rewind: ‘I hate him’, with clutch extra time save and shootout antics, Emiliano Martinez makes France hate him for eternity
December 18, 2023 7:58 pm
A year after one of the most thrilling FIFA World Cup finals, The Indian Express deciphers the moments, the protagonists that made the summit clash memorable.
Six jerseys worn by Lionel Messi during 2022 FIFA World Cup sold for $7.8 million
December 15, 2023 5:25 pm
The collection included the famed No.10 jersey worn by Messi during the World Cup final where Argentina defeated France on penalties to win the title for the third time.
