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Lionel Messi named the MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024
Lionel Messi has added another prestigious accolade to his glittering career, being named the 2024 Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable…
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Lionel Messi set to return after two-month lay off
Lionel Messi is set to return to action with his club, Inter Miami, on Saturday after spending over two months…
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FC Barcelona Legend Lionel Messi Snubbed By Ballon D’Or
Lionel Messi will not win another Ballon d’Or this year after being left out of the nominees revealed by organisers…
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Injured Lionel Messi absent from Argentina squad for qualifiers
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia through injury, with Paulo Dybala recalled…
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Lionel Messi to return to Miami before the end of the season
Superstar Lionel Messi will return to Inter Miami CF before the end of the season, head coach Tata Martino told…
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Climate change protesters vandalise Ibiza home of Lionel Messi
The environment activists covered the luxurious Ibiza mansion of football legend Lionel Messi with red and black paint on Tuesday,…
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Lionel Messi out for defending champ Miami as Leagues Cup begins
Lionel Messi will not play for Inter Miami as the defending Leagues Cup champions begin their repeat bid on Saturday…
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Argentina Coach Provides Update on Lionel Messi’s Ankle Injury
In a dramatic and emotional Copa America final against Colombia on Sunday night, Lionel Messi demonstrated his unwavering commitment to…
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Lionel Messi says he is enjoying last battles for Argentina
Lionel Messi said he was enjoying his “last battles” with Argentina after the 37-year-old found the net in a 2-0…
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Lionel Messi fit for Copa America semifinal v Canada
Argentina captain Lionel Messi will be fit to play in Tuesday’s Copa America semifinal against Canada in New Jersey, coach…
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Lionel Messi a doubt for Argentina ahead of Copa America quarter-final
Lionel Messi‘s fitness remains in doubt ahead of Thursday’s Copa America quarterfinal with Ecuador with coach Lionel Scaloni saying he…
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Lionel Messi becomes most capped player in Copa America history
Argentina star Lionel Messi became the most-capped player in Copa America history on Thursday as he reached 35 appearances in…
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Lionel Messi takes centre stage again for Copa America
World champions Argentina get an expanded Copa America under way on Thursday with Lionel Messi looking to add a second…
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Lionel Messi says he won’t play for Argentina at Paris Games
Lionel Messi said he will not be part of Argentina’s squad for the Paris Olympics as he is no longer…
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Lionel Messi expects Inter Miami to be his final club
Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi says he expects Inter Miami to be the club where he closes his legendary playing…
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Messi leads Argentina’s squad for pre-Copa America friendlies
Argentina on Monday named a 29-man squad led by Lionel Messi for their final friendlies before the Copa America but…
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Lionel Messi’s record $20.4 million salary dwarfs entire MLS teams
Lionel Messi‘s record $20.45 million annual salary from Inter Miami makes him by far the best paid player in Major…
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Inter Miami star Lionel Messi out v Orlando City
Inter Miami star forward Lionel Messi will miss Wednesday night’s road match against Orlando City due to a left knee…
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Age won’t determine when I retire – Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi will not consider his age as a deciding factor in his retirement plans, the Argentine forward said, adding…
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Lionel Messi shines as Inter Miami beat Real Salt Lake 2-0
Lionel Messi set up one goal and had a hand in another as Inter Miami weathered a Real Salt Lake…
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Lionel Messi match organisers deeply regret no-show, cancel funding bid
Organisers of a Hong Kong football match which drew boos after star man Lionel Messi failed to play said Monday…
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Lionel Messi expected to play in Hong Kong despite injury worry: coach
Lionel Messi should be able to take the field for Inter Miami’s pre-season friendly in Hong Kong at the weekend…
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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami to host Real Salt Lake in 2024 MLS opener
Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami will play host to Real Salt Lake on 21 February in Major League Soccer’s opening 2024…
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Messi, Bonmati nominated for FIFA best player awards
Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati were named as finalists for the Fifa best players of the year awards by world…
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Six shirts worn by Lionel Messi at World Cup sell for $7.8 million
Six football shirts worn by Argentine megastar Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have sold for $7.8…
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Inter Miami confirm Saudi Arabia friendly dates
Inter Miami on Monday confirmed details of two upcoming friendlies in Saudi Arabia next year which will include a showdown…
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi named Time’s Athlete of the Year for 2023
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year for 2023 after winning the Ballon d’Or…
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Lionel Messi leaves door open to 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time…
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Lionel Messi’s 2022 World Cup jerseys to go up for auction
A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in…
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David Beckham says Lionel Messi at Inter Miami is our gift to America
David Beckham told AFP in an interview on Wednesday that his Inter Miami franchise signed Lionel Messi as “our gift…
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Siya Kolisi gifted Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami jersey
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi set social media abuzz after being gifted Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami jersey in the backdrop of…
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Adidas commemorate Lionel Messi’s 8th BALLON D’OR win with eight unique Gold ring
Following Lionel Messi’s unprecedented, record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or win, adidas has commissioned the creation of eight iconic, 14 karat gold…
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China tour for Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami called off
Plans for Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami to play two games in China this month have been called off, the club…
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Lionel Messi not thinking about long-term future after claiming eighth Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi said Monday he was not thinking about his long-term future as he sought to enjoy winning the eighth…
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Lionel Messi double gives Argentina a win over Peru
Lionel Messi proved he is back to full fitness after scoring both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Peru in…
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Lionel Messi is unsure about the 2026 World Cup
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said he is unsure about his participation in the next World Cup to be co-hosted…
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Lionel Messi among FIFA Best award nominees
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are on the short-list for The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award, while Spain’s…
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Lionel Messi into another final after inspiring Inter Miami comeback
Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to come back from two goals down to beat Cincinnati 5-4 on penalties after their…
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Lionel Messi scores again, Inter Miami reach Leagues Cup final
Lionel Messi scored his ninth goal with his new club and Inter Miami reached the first major final in club…
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Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami crush Atlanta
Lionel Messi’s instant impact in the United States continued on Tuesday as he scored twice in Inter Miami’s 4-0 victory…
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David Beckham sheds a tear as Lionel Messi scores his debut goal
With Lionel Messi‘s arrival, Inter Miami have achieved something beyond just signing a world-class player; they have captured the hearts…
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Lionel Messi scores stunning last-gasp free-kick on Inter Miami debut
Lionel Messi began his Inter Miami career with a bang as he ended his debut with a stunning free-kick winner…
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Messi proves to be the GOAT as he makes a magical start to Inter Miami career
Lionel Messi made a Hollywood start to his career in America, scoring a last-second winner in his debut game for…
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Lionel Messi will need time to adapt to MLS – David Beckham
David Beckham believes Lionel Messi will need time to adapt to Major League Soccer, even though the standard of play…
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Lionel Messi hailed as ‘America’s number 10’ as he greets rapturous Miami fans
It rained on his parade, but Lionel Messi greeted his new Inter Miami fans and was hailed by the club’s…
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Messi and Busquets not moving to Miami for a holiday says Martino
Newly appointed Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino says there is no question of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets moving to…
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Lionel Messi confirms triumphant 2022 World Cup was probably his last
Lionel Messi on Tuesday confirmed he “doesn’t think” he will play at another World Cup in an interview with Chinese…
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Lionel Messi joins MLS side Inter Miami
Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced he will sign for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, choosing the United States as…
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Australia coach Graham Arnold wants revenge over Argentina
Australia coach Graham Arnold said Tuesday he wants “revenge” over Lionel Messi’s Argentina when his side meet the world champions…
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Robbery as organisers charge $680 to see Lionel Messi in China
Chinese football fans will need to shell out up to $680 to see Lionel Messi lead Argentina against Australia in…
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