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          Lionel Messi

          Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Fayah - Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 7, 2025 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS / Stringer

          Cristiano Ronaldo was world's highest paid athlete in 2024

          SportFebruary 13, 2025
          Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been nominated for Fifa's Best Awards 2024. AFP

          Messi in running for Fifa's Best Awards but no place for Ronaldo or Salah

          FootballNovember 29, 2024
          Lionel Messi during Inter Miami's MLS Cup play-off defeat against against Atlanta Unite at Chase Stadium on November 9, 2024. AFP

          Messi and Miami thankful for Club World Cup spot after shock MLS Cup exit

          FootballNovember 13, 2024
          Manchester City's Rodri receives the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, Monday, October 28, 2024. AP

          Guardiola: Rodri's Ballon d'Or is a milestone for Man City

          FootballOctober 29, 2024
          England captain Harry Kane during a training session as he prepares to win his 100th cap in the Nations League match against Finland. Reuters

          Kane eyes 100 goals as he prepares to win 100th England cap

          FootballSeptember 10, 2024
          Hugo Lloris said the song sung by Argentina players following their Copa America triumph was an 'attack on French people'. PA

          Hugo Lloris: Euphoria 'no excuse' for Argentina's racist chants

          FootballJuly 19, 2024
          Argentina's Enzo Fernandez has apologised for a video he posted on social media that included alleged offensive chants directed at French players. Reuterss

          Fernandez apologises after 'racist' chants aimed at France players

          FootballJuly 17, 2024
          Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates with the best young player trophy after winning the UEFA EURO 2024 final soccer match between Spain and England, in Berlin, Germany, 14 July 2024. EPA / FILIP SINGER

          Could Lamine Yamal meet hero Lionel Messi in 'Finalissima'?

          FootballJuly 16, 2024
          Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi lifts up the trophy as he celebrates winning the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament final football match between Argentina and Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami, Florida on July 14, 2024. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

          Messi tears turn to joy as Argentina win Copa America

          FootballJuly 15, 2024
          Lionel Messi scored one goal and assisted the other five in Inter Miami's 6-2 win over New York Red Bulls. Getty Images

          Messi sets three MLS records after five assists and goal for Miami

          FootballMay 05, 2024
          FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: Lionel Messi #10 celebrates a second half goal with David Ruiz #41 of Inter Miami during a game against the Colorado Rapids at DRV PNK Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Megan Briggs / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Megan Briggs / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

          Messi back from injury to score for Inter Miami

          FootballApril 07, 2024
          Mar 13, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal with forward Luis Suarez (9) against the Nashville SC in the first half during the Concacaf round of sixteen at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

          Martino plays down Messi injury as Miami advance in Champions Cup

          FootballMarch 14, 2024
          The footballer is also a tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia. Photo: @sayyargcc / Instagram

          Lionel Messi models Gulf headdress for Saudi brand

          Fashion & BeautyMarch 13, 2024
          Lionel Messi (R) of Inter Miami celebrates with teammate Luis Suarez after scoring during the Riyadh Season Cup 2024 match between Al Hilal and Inter Miami in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 January 2024. EPA / STR

          Messi and Suarez 2.0 click into gear at Inter Miami

          FootballMarch 13, 2024
          Cristiano Ronaldo cuts a frustrated figure as Al Nassr lost to Al Hilal in Riyadh. Getty

          Cristiano Ronaldo bites back at Al Hilal fans' 'Messi' taunts

          FootballFebruary 09, 2024
          Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi (C) sits on the bench during the friendly football match between Hong Kong XI and US Inter Miami CF in Hong Kong on February 4, 2024. Inter Miami were booed off the pitch after their injured superstar Lionel Messi failed to take the field in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP)

          Fans demand refund as Messi sits out Hong Kong friendly

          FootballFebruary 05, 2024
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