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.
Latest about Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi no longer highest-rated player on EAFC 24: The 24 best men's and women's players revealed
By Ryan Dabbs published
Lionel Messi has been in the top two players on FIFA for 15-straight editions - but for EAFC 24 he is no longer there

Erling Haaland's OWN MANAGER tips Lionel Messi to win 2023 Ballon d'Or
By Tom Hancock published
The nominees for the biggest prize in football have dropped, and everyone seems to be expecting Messi to run away with it...

Inter Miami find clever way to shift more Lionel Messi shirts after pink jersey sells out
By Ben Hayward published
Interest in the Florida outfit has soared both internationally and locally since the former Barcelona forward arrived in the summer

Barcelona advisor explains why Lionel Messi chose Inter Miami over Camp Nou return
By Ben Hayward published
Joan Laporta's right-hand man has opened up on reasons behind the Argentine's decision to pick MLS over a second spell at Barça

Haaland-Mbappe rivalry the new Messi vs Ronaldo? Man City striker explains why not
By Ben Hayward published
The Norwegian does not believe he and the PSG forward should be compared to the former Barcelona and Real Madrid legends

Ballon d'Or 2023 power ranking: Lionel Messi STILL odds-on favourite, ahead of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe
By Mark White published
BALLON d'OR It's the Ballon d'Or 2023 power ranking, with Lionel Messi edging ahead of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe for the prize

Lionel Messi Inter Miami shirt: Where to buy and how much does it cost?
By Ryan Dabbs published
There's a huge demand for Lionel Messi Inter Miami shirts right now, but there's only a select few places where you can buy them

WATCH: Lionel Messi watched by Leonardo DiCaprio in latest Inter Miami victory
By Tom Hancock published
Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to another win this weekend, and a host of stars from the worlds of sport and entertainment saw him do it
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