Lionel Messi: News
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer. He was born, June 24, 1987, to a working-class family in Rosario, Argentina. He plays for both Barcelona club and Argentina national team. He played for Argentina for the first time in FIFA youth championship in 2005 and led it to victory. He won an Olympic gold medal in 2008 in football at the Beijing Olympics. https://www.facebook.com/leomessi
PSG knock Inter Miami out of Club World Cup: Stats
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have thrashed Inter Miami 4-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup, knocking Lionel Messi's team out of the tournament.
Holders Argentina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026: Decoding stats
Argentina have booked their berth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup main round.
Fans to witness Lionel Messi play in India this October
Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team will be visiting India for an international exhibition match in October. The match will be played in Kerala, marking the team's return to India after 14 years.
Lionel Messi gutted to miss FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Details
Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil with a "low-grade" adductor injury. His club, Inter Miami, confirmed the news.
Cristiano Ronaldo tops 2024's highest-paid athletes list: Key details
Renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the highest-paid athlete of 2024 by Sportico.
'Travesty': Musk on billionaire George Soros receiving US's highest award
United States President Joe Biden announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday. Among the 19 honorees was entrepreneur and philanthropist George Soros, a decision that has sparked controversy.
Hillary Clinton, George Soros to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
United States President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 distinguished individuals on Saturday.
Robert Lewandowski races to 100 Champions League goals: Key stats
Veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has become just the third player in UEFA Champions League/European Cup history to score 100 or more goals.
Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi equal these massive records
Lautaro Martinez, the 27-year-old Inter Milan captain, has leveled Diego Maradona's record in Argentina's all-time scoring charts.
MLS: Messi bags hat-trick as Inter Miami set points record
Lionel Messi, the captain of Inter Miami, scored a stunning 11-minute hat-trick to help his team record the most points in a Major League Soccer (MLS) season.
Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo with 10th international hat-trick: Stats
Lionel Messi, the 37-year-old Inter Miami forward, once again proved why he is the GOAT by scoring his 10th international hat-trick in a crucial contest at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier.
Lionel Messi lifts his 46th career trophy: Decoding stats
Inter Miami clinched their first-ever Major League Soccer (MLS) Supporters's Shield, thanks to a stellar performance by Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers
Lionel Messi, the 37-year-old captain of Argentina's national football team, is set to make a comeback in the upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers.
Messi's triumphant return from injury: Two goals in 4 minutes
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football superstar, made a triumphant return to the field after a three-month injury hiatus.
Luis Suarez retires from international football; Lionel Messi pays tribute
Luis Suarez, the renowned Inter Miami striker, has retired from international football.
Ballon d'Or 2024: Here are the biggest shortlist snubs
The much-awaited Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees were unveiled on September 4, featuring a total of 60 players vying for the prestigious Golden Ball in both men's and women's categories.
Lionel Messi's return from injury: Inter Miami coach gives update
Inter Miami's star player, Lionel Messi, is nearing the end of his recovery period following an ankle injury he suffered during the Copa America final against Colombia earlier this year.
Luis Suarez retires from international football: Details here
Uruguay's star striker, Luis Suarez, has announced his retirement from international football.
Lionel Messi might play in 2026 WC, says Argentina teammate
Lionel Messi's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a topic of speculation, especially after his absence from recent games due to a ligament injury.
Kylian Mbappe's X account hacked: Here's what happened
Kylian Mbappe, the star forward of Real Madrid, has become a victim of cybercrime.
Messi turned down €1 billion to join Saudi club: Report
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football legend, has made a significant impact on Major League Soccer (MLS) since joining Inter Miami.
Pep Guardiola likens Erling Haaland to Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, has expressed his belief that Erling Haaland has the potential to rival football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi's return from injury: Here's the latest update
Lionel Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and star player for Inter Miami and Argentina, is on the road to recovery from an ankle injury.
Denis Bouanga breaks Lionel Messi's record in Leagues Cup
Denis Bouanga, the star forward of Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), has set a new scoring record in the Leagues Cup.
Lionel Messi to miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers with injury
Football legend Lionel Messi will not take part in Argentina's impending FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia.
Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami knocked out: Details here
Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team co-owned by David Beckham, faced a disappointing defeat in the Leagues Cup's Round of 16.
Decoding Lionel Messi's title wins with Argentina
Lionel Messi won the 2024 Copa America title with Argentina. Messi laid his hand to a record-breaking 45th career honor (club and country).
Lionel Messi becomes most successful footballer with 45 titles: Stats
Argentina beat Colombia to win their 16th Copa America title on July 15.
Copa America and Euro 2024: Decoding Messi and Ronaldo's stats
Football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are busy with their respective nations at the Copa America and UEFA European Championship 2024.
Vinicius Junior makes Champions League history, breaks Lionel Messi's record
Vinicius Junior ended his solid 2023-24 season with the decisive second goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley.
Players with most Champions League appearances for a single club
Veteran German footballer Thomas Muller etched his name in UEFA Champions League history books when he made his 150th appearance in the competition for Bayern Munich.
Champions League: Robert Lewandowski breaks Lionel Messi's record for Barcelona
Veteran striker Robert Lewandowski scored for FC Barcelona against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg tie in Naples.
Robert Lewandowski races to 50 goals for FC Barcelona: Stats
Veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has raced to 50 goals for Spanish club FC Barcelona.
Copa America 2024: Argentina to take on Peru and Chile
The Copa America 2024 draw was held in Miami, United States on December 7.
Angel Di Maria to retire from internationals: Decoding his stats
Argentina veteran footballer Angel Di Maria is in the twilight of his career as he has decided to retire from international duty after the 2024 Copa America.
Lionel Messi wins his eighth Ballon d'Or award
The biggest names in world football gathered for the prestigious Ballon d'Or 2023 ceremony in Paris.
Erling Haaland vs Kylian Mbappe: Decoding their Champions League stats
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe were both on the scoresheet for Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain respectively on matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 season.
When and where to watch 'Messi Meets America' on OTT
Lionel Messi is probably one of the most known faces in the world. The scintillating footballer has had a tumultuous ride in the club football arena.
Popstar Shakira accused of tax fraud again: Other tax-troubled celebrities
Columbian pop sensation Shakira faced a second round of tax-related charges from the Spanish government.
Robert Lewandowski gets to 100 European club competition goals: Stats
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has joined a unique club in terms of reaching triple digits in major European competitions at the club level.
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Decoding their stats and trophies
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have shattered several records in football for almost the last two decades.
Lionel Messi wins his 44th career title: Key stats
Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to their maiden Leagues Cup crown as they overcame Nashville SC on penalties.
Lionel Messi set to lead Inter Miami: Key stats
Football legend and World Cup winner Lionel Messi will be the new Inter Miami skipper, confirmed their tactician Gerardo Martino on Monday.
Colombian singer Shakira to face second tax probe in Spain
Pop singer Shakira has been embroiled in an alleged multi-million tax evasion fraud case for years now.
Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets joins Inter Miami: Decoding his stats
After 18 years of stay at FC Barcelona, Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets has decided to try out a different challenge.
Sunil Chhetri becomes fourth-highest scorer in men's international football: Stats
Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri netted a hat-trick against Pakistan on Wednesday, in his side's opening clash at the 2023 SAFF Championship.
Lionel Messi scores his 103rd international goal for Argentina: Stats
FIFA World Cup champions Argentina beat Australia 2-0 in a friendly encounter in Beijing.
Messi confirms he is joining Inter Miami: Decoding his stats
Lionel Messi has confirmed he is joining Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
Decoding the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season in numbers
Paris Saint-Germain edged out Lens to win their 11th Ligue 1 title. The 2022-23 Ligue 1 title race was closer than people thought as the Parisians sneaked out the title by a single point.
Lionel Messi set to leave PSG: Decoding his stats
Paris Saint-Germain had already secured the 2022-23 Ligue 1 title but they ended their season with a 3-2 defeat against Clermont Foot.
Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo with this major record
Football superstar Lionel Messi helped Paris Saint-Germain win a record 11th Ligue 1 title after scoring in the 1-1 draw versus Strasbourg on matchday 37.
Paris Saint-Germain win the Ligue 1 2022-23 title: Key stats
Paris Saint-Germain claimed the Ligue 1 2022-23 title after a 1-1 draw against Strasbourg on matchday 37.
Lionel Messi scripts this unique record in PSG's win: Stats
Paris Saint-Germain outclassed AJ Auxerre 2-1 away from home to register their third win on the bounce. Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant brace to help the Parisians win a tight encounter.
Lionel Messi returns to PSG training: What lies ahead?
Paris Saint-Germain's talisman Lionel Messi returned to training on Monday despite the club's two-week suspension on him.
Lionel Messi set to leave Paris Saint-Germain: Decoding the scenario
Football superstar Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his current contract expires.