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Lionel Messi’s heart continues to resonate with Barcelona
Lionel Messi may now call the United States home, captivating fans with Inter Miami, but his bond with Barcelona remains as deep as ever.
MLS: LIONEL MESSI AND LUIS SUAREZ SET TO KICKOFF SEASON WITH DAVID BECKHAM’S INTER MIAMI
Superstars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are set to kick off the most star-studded season of the Major Soccer League yet with Inter Miami on Wednesday.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi claims record eighth Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi was crowned Ballon d’Or winner for a record eighth time after leading Argentina to World Cup glory. The 36-year-old scored twice in the final as Argentina saw off France to win the tournament for the first time
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL WRAP: Haaland masterclass, United wobble and more!
Haaland dazzles, United wobbles and Bayern cruise – Damien Kayat looks back at an action-packed weekend of European football.
Paris St Germain name Christophe Galtier as coach to replace Mauricio Pochettino
Paris St Germain have appointed Christophe Galtier as their new coach after announcing the long-expected departure of Mauricio Pochettino.
Messi cherishes ‘beautiful’ night for Argentina at Wembley
Lionel Messi hailed Argentina’s “beautiful final” after they downed Italy 3-0 to claim Finalissima success at a sold-out and partisan Wembley.
Karim Benzema chasing Champions League single-season scoring record
Karim Benzema goes into Real Madrid’s second leg against Manchester City with the Champions League single-season scoring record in sight.
Real Madrid vs Paris Saint-Germain Preview
These are now the games for all the marbles! PSG drew blood first, but everyone loves a comeback story, right?
Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid Preview
The Champions League has returned in all its glory – so we just simply had to have it as a feature in the paper! City, Bayern Munich and Liverpool are all in action in somewhat simple ties (if there
Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi has won the seventh men’s Ballon d’Or of his illustrious career at a ceremony in Paris.
French Ligue 1: Gameweek 11 Preview
The rivalry, the passion, and for all the marbles! The Le Classique Derby! Marseille look to strut their confidence when they begrudgingly host Paris Saint-Germain at the Orange Velodrome. Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe are finding their rhythm, while for
Pep Guardiola salutes ‘unstoppable’ Lionel Messi after Champions League loss
Pep Guardiola admitted it would have been impossible to control Lionel Messi for the full game after the Argentinian helped sink Manchester City in the Champions League.
Transfer Window Winners
A look at the summer transfer window: Who are the top five big-money moves? Most surprising deals that took place? What about the Business Gurus? And who are the real winners?
French Ligue 1: Gameweek 5 Preview
Ligue 1 has been a constant buzz with the arrival of Lionel Messi and now he has made his first appearance with the league breaking viewership records.
Paris Saint-Germain can finally win the Champions League with Lionel Messi
The Paris based powerhouse has turned its institution into a “superteam,” and the question begs, ‘What will infamous Lionel Messi bring to the already talent infested Paris Saint-Germain?”
French Ligue 1: Gameweek 2 Preview
Lionel Messi has joined Paris Saint-Germain! All eyes will be on the Ligue 1 this weekend with the football legend going through to the league, but there is much on offer and the odds are looking to be in our
Lionel Messi excited by ‘new chapter’ after completing Paris Saint-Germain move
Lionel Messi has vowed to “help build something special” at Paris Saint-Germain after launching a new phase of his illustrious career in France.
Cesc Fabregas backs Monaco to challenge Lionel Messi’s PSG in Ligue 1
Cesc Fabregas believes Monaco’s enthusiastic and talented young group of players are ready to push Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain all the way in the Ligue 1 title race this season.
Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona as Spanish giants blame La Liga regulations
Lionel Messi is to leave Barcelona after more than 20 years as he and the club were unable to agree a new deal to satisfy La Liga’s financial regulations.
Tokyo Olympic Games: Japan vs South Africa
The opening round of Tokyo Olympic fixtures for Group A sees the young Bafana boys taking on tournament hosts Japan. The Samurai Blue are experienced and well versed in the Olympics having secured a spot since first qualifying in
Considered one of the greatest footballers ever, Messi made his senior debut for Barcelona in 2004 at the age of 17. Over the following two decades, he became the symbol of the club, guiding them to multiple domestic and international victories. Renowned for his exceptional dribbling, vision, and playmaking, Messi dominated the global football scene, helping Barcelona secure 10 La Liga championships, 7 Copa del Rey trophies, and 4 UEFA Champions League titles.
On an individual level, Messi’s career is unmatched. He has won a record-breaking seven Ballon d’Or awards, which recognize the world’s best player, in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, and 2021. He also earned the Golden Shoe six times as Europe’s top scorer. His incredible goal-scoring prowess has seen him net over 700 goals in his career, including more than 670 for Barcelona, making him the club’s all-time top scorer.
On the international stage, Messi’s journey with Argentina was marked by near misses for many years. Despite early disappointments and three final losses in the FIFA World Cup (2014) and Copa América (2007, 2015, 2016), he finally won major international honours by leading Argentina to victory in the 2021 Copa América. His ultimate achievement came in 2022 when he led Argentina to win the World Cup in Qatar, solidifying his status among football’s legends. Messi was named the tournament’s best player and awarded the Golden Ball.
Currently, Messi plays for Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer (MLS) after two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, following his departure from Barcelona in 2021.