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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

          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
          Al Nassr's Anderson Talisca, centre, celebrates with Abdulaziz Al Elewai and Mohammed Maran after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Riyadh Season Cup match against Inter Miami at Kingdom Arena. Getty

          Ronaldo watches as Al Nassr thrash Messi's Inter Miami 6-0

          FootballFebruary 02, 2024
          Lionel Messi, right, with Joan Laporta during the latter's first spell as Barcelona president after signing a contract extension in 2005. AFP

          Napkin that sealed Messi's move to Barca age 13 up for auction

          FootballFebruary 01, 2024
          Soccer Football - Friendly - Al Hilal v Inter Miami - Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - January 29, 2024 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS / Ahmed Yosri

          Messi on target but Inter Miami lose to Al Hilal in Riyadh Season Cup

          FootballJanuary 30, 2024
          FILE - Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Lionel Messi has been named FIFA’s best men’s player after moving to Inter Miami and leading the team to a little-known Leagues Cup title, all while single-handedly elevating soccer’s relevance in the United States. The 36-year-old Argentina star on Monday was selected over Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland — the same pair he beat for his eighth Ballon d’Or award last October. (AP Photo / Martin Meissner, File)

          Messi edges Haaland to win Fifa's Best Men's player

          FootballJanuary 16, 2024
          Novak Djokovic welcomed the New Year with Team Serbia during the mixed doubles match against Team China at the United Cup in Perth, Australia. Getty Images

          Sports stars celebrate 2024

          SportJanuary 01, 2024
          Luis Suarez is unveiled as an Inter Miami player. Photo: @InterMiamiCF / Twitter

          Suarez signs for Inter Miami and will reunite with Messi

          FootballDecember 22, 2023
          A collection of six match-worn Lionel Messi shirts from the 2022 World Cup. Photo Courtesy: Sotheby's

          Messi's World Cup 2022 shirts sell for nearly $8 million at auction

          USDecember 14, 2023
          Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo looks on during the King Cup quarter-final football match between Al-Shabab and Al-Nassr at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh on December 11, 2023. (Photo by AFP)

          Ronaldo scores 50 goals in a calendar year for eighth time

          FootballDecember 12, 2023
          Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring a penalty for Gremio against Fluminense at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on December 6, 2023. AFP

          Suarez bids farewell to Gremio ahead of potential Messi reunion

          SportDecember 07, 2023
          Luis Suarez has scored 27 goals in 53 games for Brazilian side Gremio this season. AFP

          Suarez eyes glorious final chapter in Miami alongside Messi and Co

          FootballDecember 06, 2023
          Luis Suarez, left, and Lionel Messi during their time together at Spanish club Barcelona. EPA

          Miami's Barca boys: Suarez set to join Messi, Alba and Busquets in MLS

          FootballDecember 06, 2023
          Lionel Messi has made an instant impact at Inter Miami since joining from French club Paris Saint-Germain. AFP

          Lionel Messi named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023

          FootballDecember 06, 2023
          Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after receiving the Golden Ball award as he celebrates after winning the 2022 World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Reuters

          Lionel Messi World Cup 2022 shirts hit auction block

          USNovember 30, 2023
          RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 21: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts as the match is delayed due to incidents in the stands prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier / Getty Images)

          Messi: Maracana crowd violence could have ended in tragedy

          FootballNovember 22, 2023
          Nicolas Otamendi begins to celebrate after scoring for Argentina against Brazil. Reuters

          Argentina beat Brazil in ill-tempered World Cup qualifying clash

          FootballNovember 22, 2023
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