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Messi quits internationals after Copa defeat
Lionel Messi has retired from international football after losing out in four major tournament finals. Lionel Messi has sensationally retired from international football following Argentina’s loss on penalties to Chile in the final of the Copa America Centenario. Messi,
Argentina vs Chile Preview
Argentina will meet reigning champions Chile in a rematch of the 2015 Copa America final. Copa America 2016 Final | Monday 27 June | MetLife Stadium | 02:00 Argentina and Chile will lock horns in the 2016 Copa America Final; a repeat of the 2015
Argentina vs Chile Preview
Alexis Sanchez and Lionel Messi will go toe-to-toe when Chile go up against Argentina. Copa America | Tuesday 7 June | Levi’s Stadium | 04:00 South American heavyweights Argentina and Chile battle it out in Group D of the
Barcelona vs Sevilla Preview
Just Sevilla stand in Barca’s way of claiming the domestic double. Who will come out on top? Copa del Rey Final | Sunday 22 May 2016 | Vicente Calderon Stadium | 21:30 La Liga champions Barcelona will take on Europa
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Preview
Spanish La Liga | El Clasico | Saturday 2 April | Camp Nou | 20:30 Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid will do battle at the Camp Nou on Saturday for the second El Clasico fixture of the season. Having won the reverse tie
Arsenal vs Barcelona Preview
UEFA Champions League | Tuesday 23 February | Emirates Stadium | 21:45 The UEFA Champions League round of 16 has served up some explosive encounters – with one of them being Arsenal taking on the title holders Barcelona. Two teams that pride themselves on possession
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Preview
Spanish La Liga | Saturday 30 January | Camp Nou | 17:00 Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid on Saturday in a highly-anticipated meeting between the last two league champions. The pressure is huge and the teams arrive at the clash at Camp Nou
Valencia vs Barcelona Preview
Spanish La Liga | Saturday 5 December | Mestalla Stadium | 21:30 La Liga champions Barcelona face a tricky fixture against Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium on Saturday night. Los Che are unbeaten at home in their last 18 league
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Preview
Spanish La Liga | Saturday 21 November | Santiago Bernabeu | 19:15 Spain will come to a standstill on Saturday night as the country’s biggest clubs, Real Madrid and Barcelona will clash in a potential season defining El Clasico. The array of attacking prowess and
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Preview
Spanish La Liga | Saturday 12 September | Vicente Calderon | 20:30 The last two Spanish La Liga champions will meet in what has become an epic battle on Saturday at the Vicente Calderon. It was at this very stadium earlier
Chile v Argentina Preview
2015 Copa America Final | Saturday 4th July | Estadio Nacional (Santiago) | 22:00 Red-hot Chile will take on free-scoring Argentina in Santiago on Saturday night in the final of the 2015 Copa America. Chile have never won this tournament despite this being
Argentina v Colombia Preview
2015 Copa America Quarter-Final | Saturday 27 June | Vina del Mar | 01:30 Argentina and Colombia clash in what is the most anticipated quarter-final of the lot. La Albiceleste have had the better of the Colombians in previous encounters, winning 7
Argentina v Jamaica Preview
2015 Copa America – Group B | Saturday 20 June | Estadio Sausalito, Vina del Mar | 23:30 Tournament favourites Argentina will be looking to secure top spot as they face a homesick Jamaican side. These two have met three times before and it
Lionel Messi – Player Profile
King Of Europe – Lionel Messi Sets Eyes On Copa America Crown Personal information Full name: Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini Date of birth: 24 June 1987 Age: 27 Place of birth: Rosario, Argentina Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7
Argentina v Paraguay Preview
2015 Copa America – Group B | Saturday 13 June | Estadio La Portada de La Serena | 23:30 South American heavyweights Argentina get their Copa America underway against Paraguay. The Argentines are clear favourites to claim maximum points but must not take the
Juventus v Barcelona Preview
UEFA Champions League Final | Saturday 6 June | Berlin Olympic Stadium | 20:45 The 2015 UEFA Champions League final pits Juventus against Barcelona at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on Saturday evening. The Catalans will be looking to reclaim the title for the
Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona Preview
Cope del Rey Final | Saturday 30th May | Camp Nou | 21:30 The Spanish season comes to a close this weekend with the Copa del Rey final. Treble-chasing Barcelona will play host to Athletic Bilbao who are looking for their first
UEFA Champions League S-F Preview
And Then There Were Four The UEFA Champions League returns with some cracking football in store as teams battle over two legs looking to book their place in the final and get closer to lifting the prestigious trophy with
Barcelona v Real Madrid Preview
Spanish La Liga | Sunday 22 March | Camp Nou | 22:00 Barcelona host Real Madrid on Sunday in the biggest match on earth, El Clasico, with both teams tussling for the La Liga title. Barca hold a one-point advantage over Real
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.