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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 8,561 articles about Lionel Messi. Articles 1 to 40:
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Argentina 2026 World Cup preview: Squad, fixtures and prediction | Can Lionel Messi's last dance lead world's best side to back-to-back titles?
Lionel Messi and Argentina are bidding to win back-to-back World Cup titles in North America this summer. Here, Sports Mole weighs up their chances, looking at their form, star man and fixtures.10:14
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2026 World Cup: Who will win this summer's tournament?
Sports Mole selects which country we believe will triumph at the 2026 World Cup, with France, Spain and England among the favourites for the trophy.Jun 10, 15:05
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Casemiro to Inter Miami edges closer, but LA Galaxy 'hurdle' stands in way of MLS switch
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is reportedly closing in on a move to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, although there is still a key obstacle standing in the way of his MLS switch.Jun 9, 18:47
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Wednesday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including England vs. Costa Rica
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Wednesday's 2026 World Cup warm-up fixtures, including England vs. Costa Rica.Jun 9, 18:00
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World Cup History: Countries That Have Never Qualified
Sports Mole takes a look at the countries that have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, including India, Luxembourg and Venezuela.Jun 8, 22:12
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Who will win the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot? Mbappe, Kane, Haaland among the contenders
Kylian Mbappe? Harry Kane? Erling Haaland? Or someone else? Sports Mole takes a closer look at who the main contenders could be to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot.Jun 8, 16:30
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Argentina lineup vs. Iceland: Predicted XI for friendly as Lionel Scaloni to make Lionel Messi decision before World Cup 2026
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for their international friendly clash against Iceland on Wednesday.Jun 8, 00:33
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Preview:Argentina vs Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Argentina and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 00:00
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Lionel Messi injury latest: Argentina manager reveals "significant" update before World Cup
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni issues a "significant" Lionel Messi injury update ahead of the World Cup.Jun 6, 18:24
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World Cup 2026 Group J preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group J of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan.Jun 6, 15:03
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Lionel Messi at World Cup 2026: What records could the Argentina captain break in his final tournament?
Sports Mole looks at the records Lionel Messi could break at the 2026 World Cup as Argentina look to defend the trophy they won in Qatar in 2022.Jun 6, 00:28
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World Cup 2026: Chelsea legend names 'surprise' nation who could win the tournament
Marcel Desailly opens up on who he would like to see win the 2026 World Cup, that is set to take place in North America this summer, with Portugal being the nation he wants to see lift the much coveted trophy. The reason for this is he wants Cristiano Ronaldo to finish his career with a World Cup triumph.Jun 5, 16:00
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Argentina predicted XI vs. Honduras: Possible lineup for pre-World Cup friendly in Texas
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up for their pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras in Texas on Saturday night.Jun 4, 11:34
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Preview:Argentina vs Honduras - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Argentina and Honduras, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 11:20
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Sports Mole's The Cage 2026: Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland wrap up phase one
Sports Mole's The Cage 2026 reaches matchday eight, and it is Lionel Messi time, as Rosario Rumble take on Viking Voltage.Jun 3, 09:00
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Pele, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi among players involved in the most frequent World Cup clashes in history
As the world prepares for another global showpiece, Sports Mole takes a definitive look at the most frequently played clashes in FIFA World Cup history.Jun 2, 21:02
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What is Luis Enrique's record in finals? PSG manager's credentials assessed ahead of Champions League final against Arsenal
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at Luis Enrique's record in finals ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final against Arsenal on Saturday.May 29, 23:59
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Barcelona transfer news: Gordon first, then Alvarez ? How the Blaugrana are funding their summer spending spree
Barcelona are back spending big, but how are they funding it? The story behind the Gordon deal and the Alvarez pursuit — and whether the financial recovery is truly real.May 29, 09:58
Argentina World Cup squad: Lionel Messi to play in sixth finals but Aston Villa star and Real Madrid attacker miss out
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni names his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi set to feature in the finals for the sixth time in his career.May 28, 23:51
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Argentina star Lionel Messi forced off with apparent injury in final Inter Miami appearance before World Cup
Argentina star Lionel Messi sustains an apparent injury during Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union.May 25, 02:51
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Liverpool's all-time greatest XI: Does Mo Salah make the cut after farewell on Premier League's final day?
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.May 24, 18:45
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Preview:Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 22, 00:31
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Valencia vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Valencia.May 21, 12:00
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Jurgen Klopp's greatest moments as Liverpool manager on second anniversary of iconic boss' final game in charge
Sports Mole looks back on Jurgen Klopp's greatest moments as Liverpool manager.May 19, 23:44
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Jurgen Klopp's greatest games as Liverpool manager ahead of German's 59th birthday
Sports Mole looks back on Jurgen Klopp's greatest games as Liverpool manager.May 19, 15:33
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Most successful football players of all time: Top 10 most decorated footballers in history
Who are the most successful football players of all time? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 most decorated footballers in history, including Dani Alves, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.May 18, 08:00
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AI predicts how far England will go at 2026 World Cup - you won't believe how it ends
Sports Mole asks AI to predict how far England will go at the 2026 World Cup.May 17, 14:03
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Barcelona vs. Real Betis: 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 Real Betis.May 15, 11:13
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Preview:Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and Portland Timbers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 15, 00:12
Argentina World Cup 2026 squad: Full list, predicted lineup, depth chart, latest news
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup, including the full list of players, predicted XI, depth charts and latest news.May 12, 22:21
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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric: Who could play at their last World Cup in 2026?
Sports Mole profiles the legendary figures and surprise veterans preparing for an emotional farewell at the 2026 World Cup.May 11, 23:54
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Argentina at World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi and 10 Premier League stars feature in Lionel Scaloni's preliminary squad
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni names his 55-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Lionel Messi and 10 Premier League stars.May 11, 18:51
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Andres Iniesta birthday: What is the Barcelona, Spain legend's greatest ever goal?
To mark Andres Iniesta's 41st birthday, Sports Mole ranks the Barcelona and Spain legend's 10 best goals from his illustrious career.May 11, 10:14
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Alaves vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Alaves.May 11, 09:30
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World Cup 2026 : Favourites and dark horses as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal battle for glory
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the main contenders for glory in North America, as well as a couple of dark horses.May 11, 08:00
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World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for this summer's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.May 11, 08:00
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Preview:FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 11, 07:31
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Lionel Messi sets new MLS record as Inter Miami hit four past Toronto
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi creates MLS history with a goal and two assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over Toronto FC.May 10, 01:43
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Brazil World Cup squad: Lionel Messi urges Carlo Ancelotti to include Neymar in 26-man group
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi calls on Carlo Ancelotti to select his former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar in his Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.May 9, 09:44
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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.May 8, 21:12
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