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Lionel Messi

The Argentinian football legend now playing for MLS Inter Miami after a glittering career in Europe with Barcelona and PSG

(FILES) Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy following the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. After four failed attempts, the fifth time was the charm, and Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers in history, was finally able to lift the World Cup, leading Argentina to their third title, despite the team’s struggles, which included having to overcome a surprise defeat in their opening match against Saudi Arabia (2–1). (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

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World Cup 2026 Group J guide: Messi's final bow on global stage

FootballJune 05, 2026

Lionel Messi will once again be the focal point of the Argentina side at the World Cup. Getty Images

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Zabaleta: Messi has magic to win Argentina another World Cup

FootballJune 03, 2026

Commuters walk past a statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata that has been tied with ropes. AFP

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Lionel Messi statue in Kolkata tied up amid safety concerns

FootballMay 28, 2026

A Cornella fan attends a training session at Estadio Municipal Cornella. Lionel Messi has acquired the club. Getty Images

Why Lionel Messi bought fifth-tier Cornella club in Barcelona

FootballApril 25, 2026

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe have partnered with Lego and starred in an advert ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Lego

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo team up for new Lego World Cup advert

FootballApril 03, 2026

Lionel Messi after scoring for Inter Miami against Nashville in the Concacaf Champions Cup. AFP

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in 900-goal club

FootballMarch 19, 2026

Lamine Yamal of Spain and Argentina's forward Lionel Messi were set to face off in Qatar. EPA / AFP

Spain v Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar called off due to Middle East crisis

FootballMarch 15, 2026

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (L) gives US President Donald Trump (C) a gift as Trump welcomes the Major League Soccer Champions, Inter Miami CF, to the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 05 March 2026. Trump spoke about Iran at the top of the event, saying the Iranian people should take up arms and take back their country. EPA / JIM LO SCALZO

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Donald Trump welcomes Lionel Messi and Inter Miami team to White House

FootballMarch 06, 2026

Spain's Lamine Yamal, left, and Argentina's Lionel Messi are scheduled to go head to head in Doha later this month. EPA / AFP

Uefa 'carefully assessing' situation with Doha's Yamal v Messi showdown in doubt

FootballMarch 02, 2026

Morocco's Brahim Diaz looks dejected after missing his penalty against Senegal. Reuters

When Panenkas go wrong: Brahim, Messi and Lineker among those to miss

FootballJanuary 19, 2026

The face of Lionel Messi's 21-metre statue in Kolkata is currently under wraps. AFP

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Messi to unveil giant statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

FootballDecember 12, 2025

Lionel Messi celebrates with his Inter Miami teammates after winning the MLS Cup final. AFP

Lionel Messi gets the better of old rival Thomas Muller as Inter Miami win MLS Cup

FootballDecember 07, 2025

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami and Thomas Muller of Vancouver Whitecaps. Getty Images

Lionel Messi one win from MLS Cup glory with Inter Miami but Thomas Muller and Vancouver stand in way

FootballDecember 06, 2025

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz against Manchester City. Reuters

Ask Mina: Liverpool's balancing act with Wirtz, resurgence of Man City

FootballNovember 12, 2025

Former Manchester City player Pablo Zabaleta with fans at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Picture supplied

Zabaleta on Man City, 2012 title win, Messi and Argentina's World Cup hopes

FootballNovember 04, 2025

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba after scoring one of his three goals against Nashville in their final game of the regular MLS season. Reuters

Messi and Miami eye historic MLS crown as Barca old boys reunion nears finale

FootballOctober 31, 2025

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