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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 PM
Lionel 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

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.

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.

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 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

‘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.

"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, 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

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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