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Lionel Messi
Born: June 24, 1987
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Weight: 11st 5lb (72kg)
Hometown: Rosario, Argentina
Nationality: 
Argentine
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ArgentinePosition: Forward
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2000-2003 | Barcelona |
| Senior | 2004-2021 | Barcelona |
| 2021-2023 | Paris Saint-Germain | |
| 2023- | Inter Miami | |
| International | 2005- | Argentina |
Sports Mole has 8,678 articles about Lionel Messi. Articles 1 to 40:
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between CF Montreal and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.22:13
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World Cup 2026 best players ranked: Is Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi number one?
Sports Mole ranks the 10 best players from the 2026 World Cup, featuring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Rodri, Jude Bellingham and more.Jul 23, 17:20
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World Cup 2026: Rating every country's performance - where do England, Spain, Argentina, France, Cape Verde, Germany rank?
After Spain won World Cup 2026, Sports Mole ranks every country's performance at the tournament, including England, Argentina, France, Germany and Cape Verde.Jul 23, 08:51
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Lionel Messi fends off Kylian Mbappe and six rivals to win Sports Mole Readers' World Cup Attacker of the Tournament
Lionel Messi beats Kylian Mbappe and six other contenders to win the World Cup 2026 Attacker of the Tournament award in Sports Mole's Readers' Awards.Jul 21, 20:03
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'add' England World Cup star to summer shortlist
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing up a move for free agent John Stones, with the defender leaving Manchester City at the end of last season.Jul 21, 14:21
Lionel Messi trumps Kylian Mbappe and six others to win World Cup Player of the Tournament in Readers' Awards
Lionel Messi trumps Kylian Mbappe and six others to win the World Cup 2026 Player of the Tournament award in Sports Mole's Readers' Awards.Jul 21, 09:00
World Cup final: Lionel Messi finally breaks silence on Argentina's defeat against Spain
Lionel Messi shares emotional response after Spain beat Argentina in 2026 World Cup final.Jul 20, 23:50
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An ageing squad, a manager in tears and no obvious Messi successor — the questions Argentina must answer before 2030
Messi almost certainly played his last World Cup and Scaloni left his future open in tears — the questions Argentina must answer before 2030.Jul 20, 23:10
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Preview:Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and Chicago Fire, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 20, 21:34
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World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: Lionel Messi, Rodri, Kylian Mbappe headline XI
Sports Mole reveals the 2026 World Cup team of the tournament following Spain’s triumph over Argentina in New Jersey.Jul 20, 17:15
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World Cup 2026 news: FIFA set to investigate Argentina's ‘disgusting’ behaviour in final defeat to champions Spain
FIFA are reportedly set to investigate the 'disgusting' behaviour of Argentina’s players and staff after the final whistle of the 2026 World Cup final.Jul 20, 17:00
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The Football Immortals: Spain’s Rodri becomes latest name to join the most exclusive trophy club in history
Following Rodri's latest triumph at the 2026 World Cup with Spain, Sports Mole takes a closer look at every player in history to win the World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League and a continental trophy.Jul 20, 13:05
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Spain 1-0 Argentina: Tearful Scaloni leaves press conference in doubt over his future
Lionel Scaloni left his post-match press conference in tears after Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, casting serious doubt over his future as the country's manager.Jul 20, 09:00
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Spain vs. Argentina: How Lamine Yamal's Roja can surpass Lionel Messi's Albiceleste after 1-0 World Cup 2026 final win
After Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final of World Cup 2026, Sports Mole takes a look at how Lamine Yamal's Roja can surpass Lionel Messi's Albiceleste.Jul 20, 02:16
Maradona anonymous in 1990, Messi bypassed in 2026 — the damning parallel that defines Argentina's two most lopsided World Cup final defeats
No shots for 117 minutes, two expulsions and a dominant opponent — how Argentina's 2026 final echoed their worst night since Rome 36 years ago.Jul 20, 01:35
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Spain win 2026 World Cup: Damning Argentina stat emerges as Lionel Messi falls at final hurdle to Ferran Torres
A damning Argentina stat emerges as Spain win the World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner to potentially end Lionel Messi's international career.Jul 19, 23:57
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Spain 1-0 Argentina player ratings: Emiliano Martinez heroics not enough to stop La Roja's march to second world title
Sports Mole provides player ratings as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.Jul 19, 23:52
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Spain 1-0 Argentina: Ferran Torres fires La Roja to 2026 World Cup triumph
Sports Mole looks back at Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, where Ferran Torres's extra-time winner sealed La Roja's second world title.Jul 19, 23:30
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Spain vs. Argentina live commentary: World Cup 2026 final score, team news, updates
Sports Mole brings you live commentary from the 2026 World Cup final, including the latest score, team news and updates.Jul 19, 18:59
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World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates as Spain, Argentina prepare for epic final
Follow Sports Mole's live World Cup 2026 news blog on July 19, as we build up to an unmissable final between Spain and Argentina.Jul 19, 09:34
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Will Donald Trump present the World Cup trophy? Final process explained ahead of showdown between Spain and Argentina
Ahead of the World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, Sports Mole takes a look at the trophy ceremony process, and whether Donald Trump will hand over the title.Jul 19, 00:52
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World Cup final: Lamine Yamal pursues record as Lionel Messi reflects on famous photo
Lamine Yamal chases a historic record as Lionel Messi reacts to their viral childhood photo ahead of the World Cup final.Jul 19, 00:01
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Spain vs. Argentina: Lamine Yamal could have saved statement performance for 2026 World Cup final
Lamine Yamal could have saved his statement performance this summer for the final of the 2026 World Cup against Argentina.Jul 18, 15:33
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Spain vs Argentina: Lionel Messi’s farewell, Lamine Yamal’s coronation and why this World Cup final has everything
Sports Mole examines why Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina could be the greatest showpiece in years.Jul 18, 15:13
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Lionel Messi equals Cafu's all-time record for the most World Cup final appearances
Lionel Messi joins Brazil legend Cafu as the only players in history to feature in three World Cup finals. Discover the iconic players with the most final appearances.Jul 18, 12:38
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Argentina's road to the 2026 World Cup final ahead of Spain New Jersey battle
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how La Albiceleste made it to the New Jersey showpiece.Jul 17, 23:57
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France vs. England: Why Saturday's third-placed playoff is a vital match for Thomas Tuchel
England's third-placed playoff against France at the 2026 World Cup on Saturday is an important match for Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel.Jul 17, 19:33
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Spain vs. Argentina: Who is the referee for World Cup final? Past controversies and record in charge of both teams
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, Sports Mole looks at the referee and VAR appointments and any past controversies.Jul 17, 15:03
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Spain vs. Argentina: Combined XI for 2026 World Cup final as Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal decisions are made
Sports Mole picks a combined XI of Spain and Argentina ahead of Sunday's 2026 World Cup final between the two teams.Jul 17, 13:04
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Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Will World Cup win end GOAT debate once and for all?
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World Cup 2026 final half-time show and closing ceremony: Schedule, performers, everything you need to know
Discover everything you need to know about the first-ever FIFA World Cup final half-time show, including Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS and more.Jul 16, 22:26
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Lionel Messi's record vs. Spain | World Cup 2026
Ahead of the World Cup 2026 final, Sports Mole takes a close look at Argentina captain Lionel Messi's international record against Spain.Jul 16, 19:26
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World Cup 2026 final: How Argentina can break down Spain's record-breaking defence
Sports Mole analyses how Argentina can break down Spain's record-breaking defence in the 2026 World Cup final.Jul 16, 18:39
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Spain vs. Argentina: Most memorable meetings before World Cup 2026 final
Sports Mole looks at the most memorable meetings between Spain and Argentina before Sunday's World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey.Jul 16, 17:43
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Spain vs. Argentina: Three key battles that could decide World Cup 2026 final including Lamine Yamal against Lionel Messi
Sports Mole looks at three key battles that could decide Sunday's 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.Jul 16, 16:45
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Lamine Yamal vs. Lionel Messi: Could the World Cup final decide the Ballon d'Or?
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Spain vs. Argentina: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup clash between Spain and Argentina, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jul 16, 13:03
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