Lionel Messi

Date of birth: June 24, 1987
Instagram: @leomessi
Club(s): Barcelona
Country: Argentina
Signing fee: Academy

Considered by many one of the greatest players of all time, if not the greatest. The forward has racked up astonishing numbers season after glittering season. Messi averages almost a goal a game for Barca, and one in two for his country. Has lifted a plethora of trophies with Barcelona and won the Ballon d'Or six times. But the stats do not tell the full story of unmatched levels of skill, invention and dribbling ability.

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Barcelona report: Lionel Messi could make sensational return as Xavi makes request

By Greg Lea published

Barcelona's business for the summer does not appear to be over just yet

Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in conversation ahead of a penalty for PSG against Montpellier.

Neymar unhappy, Mbappe sulking and Messi 'ignored' – more problems at PSG

By Ben Hayward published

Paris Saint-Germain's 5-2 win over Montpellier on Saturday has been overshadowed by more drama involving their front three

Three Lionesses on Ballon d’Or shortlist but record winner Lionel Messi snubbed

By PA Staff published

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Best football boots 2022

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The best football boots of 2022, as worn by the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah

Lionel Messi scores with a wonderful over head kick for PSG against Clermont Foot.

Watch: Lionel Messi's incredible overhead kick goal in PSG's win over Clermont Foot

By Ben Hayward published

Lionel Messi scored two goals for PSG in their 5-0 win at Clermont Foot in Ligue 1 on Saturday, including an acrobatic second

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Lionel Messi scores over-head kick as PSG thrash Clermont in Ligue 1 opener

By PA Staff published

Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain walks onto the pitch prior to the preseason friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain and Kawasaki Frontale at National Stadium on July 20, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan

'I would love it' - ex-Barcelona star desperate for Lionel Messi to return

By Tom Hancock published

Messi left Barca for PSG last summer, and a former teammate longs to to see him back in Catalonia

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Barcelona chief says he 'would like Lionel Messi to end career' at Camp Nou

By Alasdair Mackenzie published

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has underlined his ambition to bring the forward back to Catalonia

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Barcelona chief opens door to Lionel Messi return: 'I hope that chapter isn’t over'

By Alasdair Mackenzie published

The Argentina international departed Camp Nou for PSG last summer after Barca couldn't afford a contract extension

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Best Adidas football boots: The latest footwear worn by the likes of Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba and Mo Salah

By Ed McCambridge published

Some of the world's biggest stars sport the German giant's famous footwear – here are the best Adidas football boots currently on the market

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