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

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LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly trolled for sharing photos with Lionel Messi; husband Raj Chakrabarty steps in to defend her

December 15, 2025 6:21 pm

After Lionel Messi's chaotic Kolkata visit, Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly shared pictures with the footballer on social media. The post sparked backlash, prompting her husband, Raj Chakrabarty, to come out in her support.

Argentinian football star Messi (centre) alongwith Delhi CM Rekha Gupta (second from left), DDCA President Rohan Jaitley, and ICC Chairman Jay Shah at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, on Monday, December 15, 2025. (Express photo by Abhinav Saha)

Argentine football great Lionel Messi in Delhi today; avoid these roads

December 15, 2025 6:18 pm

Parking rules have also been updated, with Delhi Police restricting parking on major routes in view of Lionel Messi’s visit.

In an X post, Abhinav Bindra highlighted his respect for the World Cup-winning Argentina captain.

Abhinav Bindra reacts to mismanagement during Messi’s GOAT Tour in Kolkata: ‘What were we really trying to achieve?’

December 15, 2025 4:29 pm

Olympic gold-winning former Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra addressed the incident, saying he feels a "quiet sadness" seeing millions being spent for just photographs and standing next to the legend.

Lionel Messi's arrival in the national capital was delayed by the adverse weather conditions in New Delhi on Monday. (Express Photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee/Pritish Raj)

Lionel Messi's flight from Mumbai to Delhi delayed, meeting with PM Narendra Modi cancelled

December 15, 2025 2:29 pm

Lionel Messi's proposed meeting with the Prime Minister in Delhi also stood cancelled on Monday, with PM Narendra Modi embarking on a four-day visit to three countries.

‘Inquiry should be led by ED, CBI; refund ticket prices’: 3 PILs filed in Calcutta HC over Messi event chaos

December 15, 2025 2:22 pm

'... The former justice Ashim Kumar Roy (heading the inquiry committee) is currently holding a post in the state government,' said senior counsel Firdous Shamim

Two arrested in Salt Lake Stadium vandalism case after Messi event chaos

‘BNS sections and PDPP Act invoked’ - Five arrested in Salt Lake Stadium vandalism case after Messi event chaos

December 15, 2025 1:13 pm

This comes a day after Shatadru Dutta, the main organiser of the Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour 2025, was denied bail by a local court in Bidhannagar in a separate case

Lionel Messi maintains calm as Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff booed by crowd at Wankhede

December 15, 2025 2:15 pm

Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated G.O.A.T India Tour 2025 reached Mumbai on Sunday. While fans came in huge numbers to see this global football icon, they reacted negatively to extended celebrity appearances at the gathering.

Lionel Messi signs a young fan’s T-shirt in Kolkata. (Partha Paul)

"We begged, pleaded fans not to destroy sound boxes but they were very angry”: Vendors count losses after Messi event chaos

December 15, 2025 10:20 am

Speaking to The Indian Express Haldar said, “We were given the contract by an individual who had got the contract from Satadru Dutta's company. We have worked all over India and it was the first time we experienced such an incident, that also in our home town."

Lionel Messi waves at fans along with his Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, as part of Messi's India tour. (Express photo by Ganesh Shirshekar)

Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Che Guevara: How two different countries found same heroes

December 15, 2025 9:10 am

From the revolutionary leader who arrived in India in 1959 to the two football superstars, India has adored the Argentinians and the story was no different when Messi came calling

The TMC denied the allegations, saying a government inquiry is already underway, as the Left and Congress also slammed the ruling party.

Messi mess: BJP demands arrest of 2 TMC ministers, demands judicial and ED probes

December 15, 2025 8:37 am

Cong, Left also hit out at the ruling TMC, says govt probe 'eyewash'

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Lionel Messi gets married in hometown: Inside pics, who's who attended

July 01, 2017 11:18 am

Football star Lionel Messi said 'I do' to childhood girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo in his Argentine hometown Rosario, where footballers and celebrities gathered for the wedding of the century.