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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

              Vinicius Jr celebrates scoring his team's third goal against Haiti. AFP

              Messi, Vinicius, Kane - the race for the Golden Boot

              World Cup 2026June 20, 2026
              Lionel Messi, left, and Cristiano Ronaldo have made history by appearing at their sixth World Cup finals.

              Messi v Ronaldo: How the rivals rank following their sixth World Cup starts

              World Cup 2026June 18, 2026
              Argentina great Lionel Messi after completing his hat-trick against Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium. AFP

              How much do you remember from opening week?

              World Cup 2026June 18, 2026
              Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - France v Senegal - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U. S. - June 16, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match REUTERS / Jeenah Moon TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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              World Cup power rankings: All 48 teams rated after opening round of matches

              World Cup 2026June 18, 2026
              Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his third goal against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium. Getty Images

              Lionel Messi: Every World Cup match for me now is a bonus

              World Cup 2026June 17, 2026
              Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Algeria. AFP

              Messi sinks Algeria with hat-trick days before 39th birthday

              World Cup 2026June 17, 2026
              Argentina's Lionel Messi during a training session at the Sporting KC Training Centre, Kansas City. PA
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              Zabaleta: Messi has magic to win Argentina another World Cup

              FootballJune 16, 2026
              Argentina forward Lionel Messi during a training session at Sporting KC Training Centre in Kansas City. AFP

              Argentina v Algeria: No special plans for Messi, Petkovic says

              World Cup 2026June 16, 2026
              Argentina's 2022 World Cup trophy lift is displayed on a bus in Miami. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National

              Argentina fans believe Lionel Messi can repeat Qatar triumph

              World Cup 2026June 15, 2026
              Argentina's Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal. Photos: Getty images

              Messi and Ronaldo lead list of star players set for last dance at World Cup

              World Cup 2026June 08, 2026
              (FILES) Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy following the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. After four failed attempts, the fifth time was the charm, and Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers in history, was finally able to lift the World Cup, leading Argentina to their third title, despite the team’s struggles, which included having to overcome a surprise defeat in their opening match against Saudi Arabia (2–1). (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)
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              World Cup 2026 Group J guide: Messi's final bow on global stage

              FootballJune 05, 2026
              Commuters walk past a statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata that has been tied with ropes. AFP
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              Lionel Messi statue in Kolkata tied up amid safety concerns

              FootballMay 28, 2026
              A Cornella fan attends a training session at Estadio Municipal Cornella. Lionel Messi has acquired the club. Getty Images

              Why Lionel Messi bought fifth-tier Cornella club in Barcelona

              FootballApril 25, 2026
              Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe have partnered with Lego and starred in an advert ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Lego

              Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo team up for new Lego World Cup advert

              FootballApril 03, 2026
              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
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