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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

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring a hat-trick against Al Kholood. Getty Images

Ronaldo makes Fifpro World XI shortlist alongside Messi and Yamal

FootballNovember 03, 2026
Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas and England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane pose with their trophies. AFP

Ballon d'Or 2026 full results: Every winner as Harry Kane takes top prize

FootballOctober 27, 2026
Lionel Messi has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards. Reuters

Ballon d’Or 2026: The five most historic winners – from Matthews to Messi

FootballOctober 25, 2026
The Ballon d’Or trophy is up for grabs on Monday, October 26. Getty Images

Ballon d’Or 2026: Nominees, favourites, ceremony date and how to watch

FootballOctober 21, 2026
Lionel Messi saw three of his Champions League benchmarks surpassed this week. EPA

Messi’s Champions League records tumble as Mbappe, Haaland and Kane make history

FootballOctober 15, 2026
Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi applauds to the crowd after the win over DC United. AFP

Messi scores twice for Inter Miami in first game since Argentina farewell

FootballOctober 11, 2026
Lionel Messi, left, played his final game for Argentina this week, while Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in a row with his Portugal national team. Getty Images

Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi: 'Your story will remain forever'

FootballOctober 09, 2026
Argentina captain Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's third goal in a 3-0 win over Benin at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. AFP
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'Not coming anymore is going to hurt a lot': Messi signs off with Argentina

FootballOctober 07, 2026
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal. Getty Images

Messi set for emotional Argentina goodbye as Ronaldo pouts on Portugal sidelines

FootballOctober 06, 2026
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi celebrates with the Player of the Match award after the Campeones Cup 2026 final win over Cruz Azul at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. AFP

Messi scores 100th Inter Miami goal in Campeones Cup final win

FootballSeptember 17, 2026
Lionel Messi has scored 99 goals in 114 games for Inter Miami. AFP

Messi back on trophy trail with Miami against Cruz Azul in Campeones Cup

FootballSeptember 16, 2026
Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy after defeating France in the 2022 final. EPA

Messi: Trophies, heartache and the greatest World Cup player

FootballSeptember 01, 2026
Argentina's Lionel Messi after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. AFP

Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team

FootballAugust 31, 2026
Lionel Messi scored four and assisted another in Inter Miam's demolition of Montreal. Getty Images

Messi hailed as 'footballing beauty' after hitting four for Inter Miami

FootballAugust 30, 2026
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi during the Leagues Cup match against Atletico de San Luis in Miami this week. AFP

MLS salaries 2026: How much does Lionel Messi earn at Inter Miami?

FootballAugust 25, 2026
The world’s 20 highest-paid footballers: Who earns the most in 2026/27?

The world’s 20 highest-paid footballers: Who earns the most in 2026/27?

FootballAugust 13, 2026
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