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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
Damar Hamlin was 2023's most-searched athlete, leaving behind Ronaldo, Messi, Djokovic and LeBron. But who is he?
December 14, 2023 8:55 am
Damar Hamlin was not just 2023's most-searched athlete, he was also the most searched person overall on Google in the year.
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Inter Miami to face Al-Nassr on February 1
December 12, 2023 12:36 pm
Inter Miami will play Al-Hilal on January 29 and Al Nassr — Ronaldo's team — on February 1. Those two clubs lead the Saudi Pro League and Ronaldo is that league's leading scorer.
Lionel Messi on life in Argentina before World Cup win: 'People said lot of bad things about me'
December 04, 2023 1:38 am
While Messi has played for the Argentina national team since 2005, it was only in 2021 that he was able to inspire the national team to a triumph at a major tournament: the Copa América.
Lionel Messi on brawl in Argentina-Brazil game: 'We saw they were hitting people, they were more focused on that than game'
November 24, 2023 10:12 pm
The two sets of fans in the stand were involved in a fight that eventually led to the local police force stationed at the venue opening up baton charge on the away fans.
Lionel Messi beats Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to win record eighth Ballon d'Or
October 31, 2023 8:15 am
Messi captained Argentina to 2022 World Cup success in Qatar, the first time he won the tournament which ended a 36-year wait for his country. Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's Ballon d'Or.
Cricket World Cup: More people tuned in to watch Virat Kohli's masterclass vs New Zealand than Messi-Mbappe FIFA World Cup final
October 23, 2023 10:57 am
With 4.3 crore (43 million) concurrent viewers, the India vs New Zealand went past the FIFA World Cup 2022 final played between Argentina and France, which has 3.2 crore viewers in India.
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October 20, 2023 7:02 am
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Lionel Messi: 'I was only World Cup winner who didn't get recognition from my club'
September 22, 2023 10:20 am
In the interview, Messi also spoke of his chances of playing in the next FIFA World Cup.
Watch: Sad Lionel Messi exits in first half of Inter Miami match due to 'old injury'
September 21, 2023 10:45 am
Videos on social media also showed Inter Miami fans streaming out of the stadium even before half-time after Messi's substitution.
'When Lionel Messi played with Argentina he alone was the boss but in PSG there was no structure': Thierry Henry
September 18, 2023 6:02 pm
Lionel Messi, who won two league titles and a French Super Cup with PSG, was also heavily criticised in Paris.
