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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 8,373 articles about Lionel Messi. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview: Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's MLS clash between Nashville SC and Columbus Crew, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.02:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Flionel-messi-and-luis-suarez.jpeg "Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez of Inter Miami pictured on January 18 , 2025")
Inter Miami lineup vs. FC Cincinnati: Predicted XI for MLS title-contending clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Inter Miami could line up for Thursday’s MLS clash with FC Cincinnati.22:03
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Preview: FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's MLS clash between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.20:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fmessi-685a8c7a5f2c8294590159.jpg "Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates on June 20, 2025")
Lionel Messi equals MLS goalscoring record in Inter Miami's win over Nashville
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi equals an MLS goalscoring record with a brace in Saturday's 2-1 win over Nashville.Jul 13, 09:19
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Inter Miami lineup vs. Nashville: Predicted XI for MLS Eastern Conference clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Inter Miami could line up for Sunday’s MLS clash with Nashville SC.Jul 10, 17:32
Preview: Inter Miami vs Nashville SC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS clash between Inter Miami and Nashville SC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 10, 17:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Flionel-messi-pele-cristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Lionel Messi, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo in a collage for the greatest players of all time")
Greatest football players of all time: The top 10 ranked after Lionel Messi breaks new record
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?Jul 10, 14:50
Lionel Messi breaks MLS goalscoring record in Inter Miami's win over New England Revolution
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi creates history with a first-half brace in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over New England Revolution.Jul 10, 13:18
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Preview: New England Revolution vs Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between New England Revolution and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 7, 17:45
Transfer news and rumours today: Lionel Messi contract extension, Bradley Barcola future, Newcastle United winger update
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including the latest on Lionel Messi's contract and the future of Bradley Barcola.Jul 6, 20:53
Lionel Messi emulates Thierry Henry feat as Inter Miami star produces match-winning display against Montreal
Lionel Messi emulates Thierry Henry with his match-winning display in Inter Miami's 4-1 MLS victory over Montreal on Saturday.Jul 6, 12:26
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Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 3, 17:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fjonathan-sirois.jpeg "CF Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois pictured on February 22, 2025")
Preview: CF Montreal vs Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between CF Montreal and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 3, 16:51
Lionel Messi future: Inter Miami star 'opens' contract talks despite exit rumours
Lionel Messi is reportedly in talks over a new Inter Miami contract despite speculation suggesting that he could look to leave at the end of his current deal.Jul 1, 00:17
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Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Inter Miami: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Joao Neves stars in thumping Club World Cup success
Paris Saint-Germain book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup courtesy of a 4-0 victory over Inter Miami on Sunday.Jun 29, 17:39
PSG vs. Inter Miami: Lionel Messi's record against Les Parisiens before Club World Cup clash
Ahead of Sunday's Club World Cup last-16 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami, Sports Mole takes a look at Lionel Messi's record against Les Parisiens.Jun 27, 12:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fousmane-dembele.jpg "Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele pictured on April 15, 2025")
Paris Saint-Germain lineup vs. Inter Miami: Predicted XI for Club World Cup clash, as Dembele nears comeback
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Paris Saint-Germain could line up for Sunday's Club World Cup clash with Inter Miami.Jun 27, 11:21
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Inter Miami lineup vs. PSG: Predicted XI for Club World Cup clash, as Mascherano ponders Jordi Alba return
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Inter Miami could line up for Sunday's Club World Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain.Jun 27, 10:49
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Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Club World Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 27, 10:06
'Lionel Messi didn’t respect anyone': Inter Miami attacker criticised ahead of PSG reunion at Club World Cup
Lionel Messi will face PSG in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup, with tensions running high after his criticism of life in Paris.Jun 27, 06:46
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Club World Cup Group E predictions: Who will qualify? Who will be top scorer?
With the revamped Club World cup now just around the corner, Sports Mole looks ahead of Group E and predicts how the likes of Inter Milan, Monterrey, River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds will get on in the United States.Jun 26, 07:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Flionel-messi_2.jpg "Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017")
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona as Argentine celebrates 38th birthday
To mark the 20-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's professional debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Barcelona career.Jun 25, 02:02
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi extends remarkable record to set up career-first test against PSG at Club World Cup
Lionel Messi will face his former club Paris Saint-Germain at the FIFA Club World Cup as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras to reach the last 16.Jun 24, 12:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Flm-685194a7d08ea331047554.jpg "Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates on August 26, 2011")
Lionel Messi's birthday: Can you name Barcelona's top 10 all-time leading appearance-makers?
To mark the 38th birthday of Lionel Messi, Sports Mole challenges you to name Barcelona's top 10 appearance-makers of all time.Jun 24, 12:12
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami to face PSG in Club World Cup last 16 after 2-2 draw with Palmeiras
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami are set for a PSG showdown after a dramatic draw with Palmeiras in the Club World Cup.Jun 24, 06:54
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Barcelona transfer news: 19-year-old deal at 'final stages' as Camp Nou to welcome 'Swedish Lionel Messi'
Barcelona beat Chelsea and Manchester City to the capture of the 'Swedish Lionel Messi', according to Fabrizio Romano.Jun 23, 09:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Flionel-messi.jpeg "Lionel Messi of Inter Miami pictured on March 28, 2025")
Lionel Messi out to equal Cristiano Ronaldo Club World Cup goalscoring record in Palmeiras clash
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will be looking to equal Cristiano Ronaldo's Club World Cup goalscoring record in Monday's clash with Palmeiras.Jun 22, 19:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Flionel-messi_1.jpg "Inter Miami's Lionel Messi on May 24, 2025")
Club World Cup Group A predictions: Who will qualify? Will Lionel Messi be top scorer?
With the revamped Club World cup now just around the corner, Sports Mole looks ahead to Group A and predicts how Inter Miami, Porto, Palmeiras and Al Ahly will get on in the United States.Jun 21, 21:37
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Inter Miami lineup vs. Palmeiras: Predicted XI for Club World Cup clash with Javier Mascherano preparing to make Jordi Alba decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Inter Miami could line up for Monday's Club World Cup clash against Palmeiras at the Hard Rock Stadium.Jun 21, 21:03
Preview: Inter Miami vs Palmeiras - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Club World Cup Group A clash between Inter Miami and Palmeiras, including predictions, team news and lineups.Jun 21, 18:50
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Preview: Porto vs Al Ahly - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Club World Cup clash between Porto and Al Ahly, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 21, 09:06
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From £4m to £1.17bn: The ranking of the most expensive squads at the Club World Cup
From £4m Auckland City to £1.17bn Real Madrid, discover the most expensive squads at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.Jun 20, 08:10
Lionel Messi’s record vs. Porto including overall wins, goals and assists
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Lionel Messi’s record against Portuguese side Porto.Jun 20, 07:00
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Watch Lionel Messi reach Inter Miami goalscoring milestone with stunning free-kick in Porto win
Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick to reach a goalscoring milestone in Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Porto at the Club World Cup.Jun 19, 22:03
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Inter Miami lineup vs. Porto: Predicted XI for Club World Cup Group A clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Inter Miami could line up for Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup Group A clash with Porto.Jun 17, 23:01
Preview: Inter Miami vs Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's FIFA Club World Cup Group A clash between Inter Miami and Porto, including predictions, team news and lineups.Jun 17, 22:42
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Jurgen Klopp's greatest games as Liverpool manager on German's 58th birthday
Sports Mole looks back on Jurgen Klopp's greatest games as Liverpool manager.Jun 16, 15:33
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Jurgen Klopp's greatest moments as Liverpool manager on German's 58th birthday
Sports Mole looks back on Jurgen Klopp's greatest moments as Liverpool manager.Jun 16, 12:44
Javier Mascherano confirms major Inter Miami injury blow ahead of Club World Cup opener
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano confirms a major injury blow ahead of the Club World Cup opener against Al Ahly.Jun 13, 23:59
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Paul Pogba 'negotiating two-year contract' with Ligue 1 giants as ex-Man United man offered Champions League lifeline
Ex-Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is negotiating a two-year contract with a Ligue 1 giant as he seeks a return to football after a 21-month absence.Jun 13, 19:41
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