Lionel Messi News and Features
Date of birth: June 24, 1987
Instagram: @leomessi
Club(s): Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami
Country: Argentina
Signing fee: Academy
Considered by many one of the greatest players of all time, if not the greatest. The forward has racked up astonishing numbers season after glittering season. Messi averaged almost a goal a game for Barca, and one in two for his country. Lifting the 2022 World Cup completed the trophy set and added to 35 trophies with Barcelona, two Copa America's and six Ballon d'Ors. But the stats do not tell the full story of unmatched levels of skill, invention and dribbling ability.
Latest about Lionel Messi

Inter Miami’s new home: Everything you need to know ahead of the Nu Stadium opener
By Franco Panizo published
David Beckham’s long pursuit of a Miami venue is finally coming to fruition, though not as originally envisioned

Argentina World Cup 2026 squad: Lionel Scaloni's latest selection ahead of the March international break
By Ewan Gennery last updated
The Argentina World Cup 2026 squad is edging closer, as Lionel Scaloni's side step up preparations to retain their trophy

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in crisis after early Champions Cup elimination
By Franco Panizo published
The South Florida side's shock exit this week has raised plenty of questions about the state of team

World Cup 2026: Every training base and hotel revealed
By Joseph Saunders published
Where are the 48 World Cup 2026 teams staying and training across North America?

How many games will there be at the 2026 World Cup?
By Joseph Saunders published
At the 48-team tournament, fans can look forward to a vast number of games across the 39 days

Lionel Messi applauds Donald Trump's Iran rant, as Inter Miami smile for photo op
By Steven Chicken published
The Argentinian and his teammates saw no problem with making a trip to the White House despite everything

Worrying World Cup sign? Pitch invader hauls Lionel Messi to the ground at Inter Miami ground after evading clutches of security
By Steven Chicken published
The Argentinian icon was rugby tackled by a pitch invader during an Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico

Lionel Messi's latest refereeing run-in and a worrying pattern
By Franco Panizo published
The Argentine avoided a sanction after losing to LAFC, but added to his list of run-ins with officials
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