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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

          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

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          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
          Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Inter Miami's first goal in their MLS win over Nashville. Getty Images

          Messi on record-breaking goal-spree for Miami after Club World Cup exit

          FootballJuly 13, 2025
          Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Flamengo. Reuters

          Kane's double helps Bayern set up quarter-final against PSG

          SportJune 30, 2025
          Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves celebrates scoring his team's opening goal during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between PSG and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Sunday, June 29, 2025. (AP Photo / Mike Stewart)
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          PSG power past Inter Miami at Club World Cup on night of misery for Messi

          SportJune 29, 2025
          Lionel Messi, now at Inter Miami, says he 'wasn't happy on a daily basis' during his two years at PSG. EPA

          Messi and Barca old boys face Club World Cup test against Luis Enrique's PSG

          FootballJune 28, 2025
          Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the winner for Inter Miami in the Club World Cup against Porto in Atlanta. EPA

          Messi leads Inter Miami to historic win over Porto

          FootballJune 20, 2025
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