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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 misses 2nd match this week, doesn't dress for Miami at Atlanta
September 17, 2023 9:58 am
Atlanta is among five MLS stadiums with artificial turf surfaces. Messi and defender Jordi Alba did not dress for Atlanta United's 5-2 win.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland among FIFA Best award nominees, Aitana Bonmati on women's list
September 14, 2023 9:47 pm
Half of the dozen nominees in the men's category were part of Manchester City's 2022-23 treble-winning squad, while City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola is nominated for Best Men's Coach.
From celebrating Real Madrid goals to reminding his father of the teams that beat him, Leo Messi shares son Mateo's mischiefs
September 12, 2023 5:23 pm
Messi is currently part of the Argentina squad for the World Cup qualifiers and scored the sole goal in Argentina's win against Ecuador.
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Time to savour the last remnants of the great rivalry
September 10, 2023 9:52 am
Their time at the very top is coming to an end, and respective sets of fans need to appreciate the greatness that both possess
Lionel Messi brings Hollywood to Miami
September 10, 2023 10:28 pm
The galaxy of tinsel town stars turn up to be dazzled, and out-dazzled, by the little Argentine’s infinitely burning genius.
Lionel Messi magic earns Argentina win over Ecuador in World Cup qualifier
September 08, 2023 8:50 am
Captain Messi continued the fine form he is showing with club side Inter Miami by scoring from a free kick after 77 minutes.
'The legacy lives on': Cristiano Ronaldo says rivalry with Lionel Messi is over
September 07, 2023 8:42 am
The Al Nassr forward says "If you love Cristiano Ronaldo, you don’t have to hate Lionel Messi."
Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati lead Ballon d’Or nominee lists, Cristiano Ronaldo misses cut
September 07, 2023 7:57 am
Ronaldo, a five-time winner who now plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, missed the cut for the first time since 2003.
Scoreless for first time in the Lionel Messi era, Inter Miami ties Nashville 0-0
August 31, 2023 12:10 pm
Messi failed to convert two free kick attempts in his first Major League Soccer match at home, and it was the first time during his Inter Miami tenure that he was kept off the score sheet
WATCH: Messi-Mania takes over Times Square, fans in New York chant for the Inter Miami captain
August 27, 2023 7:15 pm
Coming off the bench, Messi scored his 11th goal in nine games for Inter Miami to break their 11-game winless streak in the Major Soccer League.
