Lionel Messi

Argentine footballer (born 1987)

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Lionel Andrés Messi, also known as Leo Messi, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won a record seven Ballon d'Or awards and a record six European Golden Shoes, and in 2020 he was named to the Ballon d'Or Dream Team. Until leaving the club in 2021, he had spent his entire professional career with Barcelona, where he won a club-record 34 trophies, including 10 La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles and four UEFA Champions Leagues. With his country, he won the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A prolific goalscorer and creative playmaker, Messi holds the records for most goals in La Liga (474), most hat-tricks in La Liga (36) and the UEFA Champions League (eight), and most assists in La Liga (192) and the Copa América (17). He also has the most international goals by a South American male (99). Messi has scored over 800 senior career goals for club and country, and has the most goals by a player for a single club (672).

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Saudi club to offer Messi £193m - Thursday's gossip Lionel Messi to be offered £193m per year to move to Saudi Arabian club, Julian Alvarez to sign new Manchester City contract, plus more. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Dupont like 'Ronaldo, Messi... and the Terminator' Antoine Dupont's brilliant display during France's record-breaking rout of England earns high praise from the BBC pundits. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Messi wants PSG assurances before deal - Balague Lionel Messi wants PSG to confirm they will continue to compete at the top level before he signs a new deal, says Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

Gunmen Shoot Up Store Owned By Lionel Messi's Family, Threaten Soccer Legend A grocery store owned by Lionel Messi's in-laws was shot up by two men who fired at least a dozen shots into the shop in Argentina, before sending an ominous threat to the soccer legend ... "Messi,.. TMZ.com - Published on March 2, 2023
'We're waiting for you': Gunmen leave menacing message for Messi after shooting at in-laws' supermarket Gunman targeting a supermarket owned by Lionel Messi's parents-in-law left a threatening written message for the Argentina football star, police say. Sky News - Published on March 2, 2023
Alaba defends voting for Messi over team-mate Benzema David Alaba says it was an Austria team decision for him to vote for Lionel Messi over Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema at the Best Fifa Awards. BBC Sport - Published on February 28, 2023
Messi wins Best Fifa men's player award Argentina and Paris St-Germain forward Lionel Messi is named the 2022 best Fifa men's player of the year. BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2023

Messi in Newell's Old Boys return - Saturday's gossip Paris St-Germain's Lionel Messi considers returning to Newell's Old Boys, Al Nassr make contact with Sergio Ramos, Liverpool eye Ryan Gravenberch, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023
Neymar carried off as Messi scores late PSG winner Paris St-Germain forward Neymar is carried off on a stretcher before Lionel Messi scores a stoppage-time winner against Lille. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023
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Ronaldo and Messi both score in Saudi exhibition Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in his first game in Saudi Arabia and Lionel Messi is also on the scoresheet as PSG edge a Riyadh All-Stars XI. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2023	PSG v Riyadh All-Star XI: Messi set to face Ronaldo - follow live Follow live text updates as Paris St-Germain face an All-Star XI from Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2023
No Saudi Arabian offer for Messi - Balague Paris St-Germain forward Lionel Messi has not been approached by Al Hilal and would not consider a move to Saudi Arabia, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2023	'We're facing the Messi of Gaelic at Croke Park' Feargal Logan says Tyrone's Stewartstown Harps are excited to face the "Messi of Gaelic football" David Clifford in Sunday's All-Ireland Junior Club final. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2023
Lionesses and Messi lead nominees for Fifa awards Argentina forward Lionel Messi and England trio Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Keira Walsh are among the nominees for the Fifa Best Awards. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2023	Mac Allister: A World Cup win, Messi and the future Brighton forward Alexis Mac Allister tells former Seagulls player Glenn Murray about Argentina's World Cup win, Lionel Messi, and what's next. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2023
Messi scores in first PSG game since World Cup win Lionel Messi scores in his first game for Paris St-Germain since winning the World Cup with Argentina. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2023	Messi reaches agreement over new PSG deal - Balague Argentina captain Lionel Messi reaches an "agreement in principle" to renew his contract at Paris St-Germain says BBC Sport's Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2022
Demand For Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe Memorabilia Explodes After World Cup Final Fans all wanted a piece of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe memorabilia in the hours after the two soccer stars put on a show in the World Cup final ... with auction officials telling TMZ Sports the.. TMZ.com - Published on December 23, 2022	Messi agrees new PSG contract - Thursday's gossip Lionel Messi signs one-year extension at Paris St-Germain, Kylian Mbappe told he cannot leave PSG in January, Diego Simeone fuels Joao Felix transfer talk, plus more BBC Sport - Published on December 21, 2022
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Argentina land in Buenos Aires after World Cup win Watch the Argentina team, led by captain Lionel Messi, arrive in Buenos Aires after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on December 20, 2022	Messi named BBC's World Sport Star of the Year Lionel Messi is named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year after inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory. BBC Sport - Published on December 19, 2022
Massive World Cup Party In Streets Of Buenos Aires Captured On Wild Drone Video Thousands of people flooded Buenos Aires streets to celebrate Argentina's World Cup victory on Sunday ... and the wild scene was all captured on breathtaking drone video. The party went down just.. TMZ.com - Published on December 19, 2022	'Gracias, Messi' - how world reported Argentina win One newspaper suggests a destiny has been fulfilled for Lionel Messi, while another says it is "spring once again in Argentina" - BBC Sport looks at how the world reacted to the World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on December 19, 2022
In pictures: Argentina celebrates as Messi joins Maradona in bringing home World Cup Millions of Argentinians breathed a collective sigh of relief after their side's dramatic World Cup win - before letting loose on the streets of Buenos Aires in celebration. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2022	FIFA World Cup 2022: 3 slashed with knives as Argentina's victory celebrations turn violent in Kerala, teen dies People in Kerala were celebrating the victory of Lionel Messi's Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022, which soon turned violent. DNA - Published on December 19, 2022
Messi ‘the greatest’ and strikes to ‘wreak havoc’ The front pages cover Argentina's World Cup win and this week's strikes involving ambulance and border staff. BBC Sport - Published on December 19, 2022	Messi 'wants to continue' with Argentina Lionel Messi says he will not retire from international football after helping Argentina win the World Cup for the first time in 36 years. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022
Messi's reaction to Argentina winning World Cup Watch Lionel Messi's reaction after Gonzalo Montiel scores the decisive penalty as Argentina beat France 4-2 to win a thrilling World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022	The rest of Messi's career will play out with satisfaction - however long he stays on the pitch When the crowning moment came, after an epic World Cup final, it was not the blue-and-white striped Argentina shirt fully visible on Lionel Messi. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2022
The story of Messi's incredible footballing journey Watch the story of Lionel Messi from his early years in Rosario to captaining his country to glory at the Copa America in 2021. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022	'No-one can now deny Messi is one of game's greatest' After leading Argentina to World Cup glory, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty believes Lionel Messi has now confirmed himself among football's greatest. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022
Messi's World Cup trophy lift provides iconic image How Argentina great Lionel Messi lifting the famous trophy was an iconic moment that will live forever in World Cup history and Middle East imagery. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022	Mbappe wins Golden Boot, Messi wins Golden Ball France's Kylian Mbappe beats Argentina's Lionel Messi to the World Cup Golden Boot award in the final. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022
Watch the moment Messi lifts World Cup trophy Watch the moment Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy for Argentina after they beat France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the final. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022	Messi restores Argentina's lead in extra time Lionel Messi restores Argentina's lead in extra time as they lead France 3-2 in the World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022
Fairytale ending for Messi – Argentina beat France in penalty shootout to win World Cup Argentina have won the World Cup after a thrilling final which saw them take the lead and then lose it again twice before winning a penalty shootout. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2022	Fans at Maradona's house celebrate Messi's penalty Fans in Buenos Aires, Argentina, celebrate the national team's first goal against France. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022
Messi penalty gives Argentina lead in World Cup final Argentina take the lead in the World Cup final as Lionel Messi scores from the penalty spot against France. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022