Lionel Messi

Born: June 24, 1987

Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Weight: 11st 5lb (72kg)

Hometown: Rosario, Argentina
Nationality: Argentina Argentine

Position: Forward
Lionel Messi
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Career History
Youth2000-2003Barcelona
Senior2004-2021Barcelona
2021-2023Paris Saint-Germain
2023-Inter Miami
International2005-Argentina
Sports Mole has 8,501 articles about Lionel Messi. Articles 1 to 40:
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, on September 17, 2025
Liverpool's all-time greatest XI: Does Mohamed Salah make the cut amidst rumours of a summer transfer in 2026?
Liverpool fans have enjoyed watching many incredible players over the years, and here Sports Mole takes a look at who might make the Reds' all-time XI.
22:33
 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring on October 24, 2025
Preview:Orlando City vs Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Major League Soccer clash between Orlando City and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 28, 16:22
 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in training on February 20, 2026
Watch: Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi pulled to the ground by pitch invader in Puerto Rico friendly
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi is pulled to the ground by a pitch invader in Thursday's friendly against Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico.
Feb 27, 13:07
 Lamine Yamal of Barcelona dribbles against Villarreal on December 21, 2025
Barcelona vs. Villarreal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Villarreal.
Feb 26, 11:41
 Erling Haaland during Manchester City's game against Liverpool, on February 8, 2026
Man City put on alert as Barcelona chief makes ambitious Erling Haaland transfer claim
A Barcelona board member claims the club are "ready" to pursue deals for high-profile players like Manchester City star Erling Haaland.
Feb 25, 23:38
 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi reacts on February 21, 2026
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi shares regrets over not learning English
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi shares his regrets over not learning English during his younger days.
Feb 25, 15:57
 Best Forwards of all time feature
The 10 best forwards of all time: Who comes out on top between Messi, Ronaldo, Maradona?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest attackers in football history.
Feb 23, 08:00
 Best Forwards In World Ranked
Best forwards in the world: Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland ranked
Who are the best forwards in the world? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 attacker in football, including the likes of Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.
Feb 23, 08:00
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona against Levante on May 11, 2021
Barcelona vs. Levante: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of La Liga contest
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Barcelona and Levante.
Feb 20, 13:22
 Lionel Messi pictured before a friendly match in January 2026
Preview:Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 19, 09:17
 The Brazil squad celebrate scoring against Italy in the 1970 World Cup final
The 10 greatest football teams of all time: Where do Pep Guardiola's Barcelona and the 1970 Brazil side rank?
Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest football teams of all time, including both club and international sides.
Feb 16, 08:00
 Gabriel Magalhaes/Virgil van Dijk/Achraf Hakimi composite
The best defenders in the world: Virgil van Dijk, Gabriel Magalhaes, Achraf Hakimi ranked in top-10 list
Who are the best defenders in the world? Sports Mole ranks the top 10 and considers where Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Arsenal's William Saliba fit in.
Feb 16, 08:00
 Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba in action for Barcelona on January 27, 2019
Girona vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Girona.
Feb 14, 17:19
 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi on September 27, 2025
Lionel Messi injury blow forces Inter Miami to reschedule friendly at late notice
Inter Miami reschedule an upcoming friendly against Independiente del Valle after captain Lionel Messi sustains a hamstring injury.
Feb 11, 23:51
 Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo looking dejected on January 2, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo calls off Al-Nassr strike with potential return date 'revealed'
Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly ends his strike and is now set to return to competitive action for the Saudi Pro League club.
Feb 10, 00:30
 Pep Guardiola, on February 4, 2026
Pep Guardiola future: The 'one thing' that could keep boss at Manchester City 'revealed' amid exit links
There is reportedly only one thing that would make Pep Guardiola consider staying at Manchester City beyond 2024-25 amid rumours linking him with an exit.
Feb 8, 16:35
 Head Coach Hansi Flick FC Barcelona, Barca gestures during a FC Barcelona training session at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Barcelona, Spain, on July 19 2024
Barcelona vs. Mallorca: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of La Liga contest
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Mallorca.
Feb 5, 13:34
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes pictured on November 10, 2024
Most expensive January transfers of all time: Who are the biggest winter signings ever?
From Antoine Semenyo to Bruno Fernandes, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 most expensive January transfers of all time.
Feb 3, 08:00
 Liverpool's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring on April 27, 2025
Most expensive Premier League departures of all time
Sports Mole looks at the 10 most expensive Premier League exits of all time, including Luis Diaz, Eden Hazard and Philippe Coutinho.
Feb 3, 08:00
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona against Elche on September 19, 2020
Elche vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Barcelona and Elche.
Jan 29, 11:25
 Barcelona's Fermin Lopez on January 21, 2026
How to watch Barcelona vs. Copenhagen: Date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Wednesday's Champions League encounter between Barcelona and Copenhagen.
Jan 25, 18:05
 Inter Miami's Tadeo Allende celebrates after scoring on December 6, 2025
Lionel Messi receives transfer boost as Inter Miami confirm return of 20-goal MLS Cup hero
MLS champions Inter Miami confirm the permanent signing of attacker Tadeo Allende ahead of the 2026 season.
Jan 19, 18:13
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Barcelona's top goalscorers of all time: Where does Lionel Messi rank?
Sports Mole provides the list of Barcelona's top 10 goalscorers of all time.
Jan 19, 10:52
 Lamine Yamal of Barcelona in action against Real Sociedad on January 18, 2026
Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Real Sociedad.
Jan 18, 23:43
 Greatest goals feature
Messi, Pele, Maradona: Who tops our list of the 10 greatest goals of all time?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest goals in football history.
Jan 15, 13:50
 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi on July 9, 2025
'I offered Lionel Messi €1.4bn' - The jaw-dropping proposal rejected by Argentinian superstar
Former Al-Ittihad president Anmar Al Haili reveals that Lionel Messi turned down a billion-euro proposal to play for the Saudi club in 2023, when he was leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
Jan 15, 07:58
 Raphinha of Barcelona celebrates on January 11, 2026
Preview:Racing Santander vs Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa del Rey clash between Racing Santander and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 13, 23:41
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates on August 26, 2011
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Top 10 El Clasico scorers of all time including Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 scorers in the famed El Clasico derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Jan 12, 17:09
 Thomas Tuchel feature image for AI prediction piece
We asked AI to predict how far England will go at 2026 World Cup six months out - you won't believe how it ends
Sports Mole asks AI to predict how far England will go at the 2026 World Cup six months out from the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
Jan 11, 23:41
 Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in action for Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 26, 2013
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Jan 11, 23:36
 Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in action for Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 26, 2013
Five greatest El Clasico matches ever between Real Madrid and Barcelona: Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Jan 9, 10:30
 Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and and Athletic Club Mikel Jauregizar
Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao.
Jan 5, 12:50
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Espanyol's Marc Roca on July 9, 2020
Espanyol vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Espanyol.
Jan 1, 14:07
 Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk pictured on August 25, 2024
Best January transfers of all time: From Virgil van Dijk to Patrice Evra - who is the greatest winter transfer ever?
From Virgil van Dijk to Patrice Evra, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 best Premier League January transfers of all time.
Jan 1, 10:05
 Cristiano Ronaldo/Al-Nassr composite
Cristiano Ronaldo: "I won't stop until I reach 1,000 goals" as Al-Nassr star edges closer to historic milestone
Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he will not retire until he reaches 1,000 career goals, with the Al-Nassr forward now on 956 after his latest double.
Dec 29, 17:06
 Sam Surridge celebrates scoring for Nashville SC on March 16, 2025
Wolves transfer news: Runner-up to Lionel Messi in MLS 'considered' for January approach
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly contemplating making an approach for a player who was only upstaged by Lionel Messi during the 2025 MLS campaign.
Dec 26, 15:02
 Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
The top 10 football matches of all time: Which incredible games make the list?
After taking a long trawl through the archives, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
Dec 18, 07:00
 Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski favourite 'revealed' as sensational link-up emerges for Barcelona forward
Inter Miami reportedly emerge as the favourites to sign Robert Lewandowski next year, as the experienced striker prepares to leave Barcelona.
Dec 17, 08:48
 Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona and Pablo Ibanez of Osasuna on May 2, 2023
Barcelona vs. Osasuna: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Osasuna.
Dec 11, 11:13
 Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time on 21-year anniversary of Olympiacos Champions League turnaround
To mark the 17-year anniversary of Liverpool's Premier League turnaround against Manchester City, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest Reds comebacks.
Dec 8, 22:55
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