Lionel Andrés " Leo " Messi[note 1] (Spanish: [ljoˈnel anˈdɾes ˈmesi] ⓘ; born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League …

Dec 6, 2025 · Lionel Messi is an Argentine-born football (soccer) player who has been named the world’s best men’s player of the year seven times (2009–12, 2015, 2019, and 2021). In 2022 …

5 days ago · Lionel Messi has become the first back-to-back MVP in Major League Soccer history. The 38-year-old Argentine star was announced Tuesday as this year’s winner of the league’s …

1 day ago · The organiser of Lionel Messi’s tour of India has been remanded to 14 days in police custody after the footballer’s brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata ended in …

5 days ago · Here's a roundup of notable stats and records in Lionel Messi's legendary soccer career.

Dec 1, 2025 · Who has played at the most World Cups? List of men with most appearances. The most assists in international football history? Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar and more. What next for …

Jul 30, 2025 · Read CNN’s Fast Facts about Lionel “Leo” Messi and learn about the soccer player who plays for Argentina’s national team and Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi is the cousin of Maximiliano Biancucchi (Retired). Lionel Messi is the cousin of Emanuel Biancucchi (Retired). Lionel Messi is the brother of Matias Messi (Agent).

1 day ago · Lionel Messi's Hyderabad leg of India tour ends successfully. Image: SonyLIV Lionel Messi GOAT Tour India Highlights: Argentina and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has …

Feb 20, 2024 · Lionel Messi is one of the world’s best soccer players and helped Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Read about his teams, awards, wife, height, and more.