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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

Argentina's Lionel Messi with the runners-up medal at the end of the Fifa World Cup final in New Jersey. Reuters

Lionel Messi should not hang up his boots just yet

FeedbackJuly 24, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks at the World Cup trophy after losing the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Winner Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Justin Setterfield / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Lionel Messi says World Cup final wound 'will take time to heal'

World Cup 2026July 21, 2026
Spain's midfielder #16 Rodri lifts the trophy with his teammates after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
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Argentina and Spain players in a scuffle after the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. AFP

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World Cup 2026July 20, 2026
Kylian Mbappe of France took his tally of World Cup 2026 goals to 10 in the bronze final against England. EPA

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World Cup 2026July 20, 2026
TOPSHOT - Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi fouls Spain's defender #22 Pau Cubarsi during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

World Cup 2026 ultimate quiz: Messi, Mbappe and an unforgettable tournament

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026
Spain's Rodri receives the Golden Ball award after winning the World Cup final against Argentina. AFP

Spain's Rodri beats Messi and Mbappe to Golden Ball

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026
Lionel Messi, right, looks dejected after defeat to Spain in the Woeld Cup final. AFP

‘Your tears are our tears’: Argentina's tribute to Messi after World Cup defeat

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026
Kylian Mbappe has moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. AFP

Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot race

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026
Spain's forward #07 Ferran Torres (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Spain's forward #17 Nico Williams during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
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Spain v Argentina World Cup final ratings: Yamal 7, Torres 8, Enzo 3, Messi 5

World Cup 2026July 19, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: Rodri #16 of Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy after the team’s victory following during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Justin Setterfield / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Torres fires Spain to World Cup glory over Argentina in one-sided final

World Cup 2026July 19, 2026
England's Bukayo Saka, centre, celebrates his hat-trick with teammates Jude Bellingham, left, and Reece James during the World Cup third-place match against France in Miami. AFP

Tuchel proud of England after 6-4 win over France

World Cup 2026July 19, 2026
Spain's Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi of Argentina will meet in the 2026 World Cup final. AFP

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World Cup 2026July 19, 2026
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England's Jude Bellingham and Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi clash at the end of the World Cup semi-final. Reuters
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