Lionel Messi
Born: June 24, 1987 (age 37)
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Weight: 11st 5lb (72kg)
Hometown: Rosario, Argentina
Nationality: 
Argentine
ArgentinePosition: Forward
Team: Inter Miami (no. 10)
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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 8,094 articles about Lionel Messi. Articles 1 to 40:
Barcelona vs. Real Betis: Head-to-head record ahead of Copa del Rey clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Real Betis.
22:24
Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling: Five greatest El Clasico matches ever
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Jan 13, 08:00
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Top 10 El Clasico scorers including Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 scorers in the famed El Clasico derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Jan 12, 21:13
Arsenal veteran 'in talks' over January transfer which could lead to Lionel Messi battle
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is apparently weighing up a January departure from the Emirates and has been offered to Brazilian giants Palmeiras.
Jan 10, 18:28
Man City 'fail' with opening bid for 18-year-old defender as Pep Guardiola suffers £33.5m blow
Manchester City reportedly see their first offer for Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis rejected by the Brazilian side, but they remain optimistic of striking an agreement.
Jan 10, 17:43
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings in El Clasico
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Jan 10, 10:07
Manchester United transfer news: Cristiano Ronaldo 'pleads' with Al-Nassr to sign Red Devils star
Cristiano Ronaldo wants his club Al-Nassr to sign Manchester United midfielder Casemiro to persuade him to stay at the club, according to a report.
Jan 8, 14:31
Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona.
Jan 5, 11:33
Marcus Rashford latest: European giants 'emerge' as contenders while surprise team 'join the race'
AC Milan reportedly consider making a loan move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford during the January transfer window.
Jan 5, 08:32
Ronaldo, Alvarez, Coutinho: The most expensive Premier League exits ever
Sports Mole looks at the 10 most expensive Premier League exits of all time after Atletico Madrid sign Julian Alvarez from Manchester City in an £82m deal.
Jan 1, 08:24
Inter Miami transfer news: La Liga attacker 'close to joining' Lionel Messi & co in MLS
Celta Vigo attacker Tadeo Allende is reportedly close to joining MLS club Inter Miami on a loan deal after struggling to gain regular playing time at Balaidos.
Dec 29, 17:20
Greatest football players of all time: Does Messi, Ronaldo, Pele or someone else take the crown as the best footballer ever?
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?
Dec 25, 18:16
Greatest Barcelona players of all time: Where do Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho rank?
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 Barcelona players of all time - where do the likes of Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho sit?
Dec 25, 14:08
Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool: Is Mohamed Salah mathematically capable of breaking Ian Rush's record?
Mohamed Salah responds to whether he could break Ian Rush's all-time Liverpool goalscoring record after the Reds' extraordinary 6-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 22, 20:06
Barcelona set 'expiry date' for attacker sale as 22-year-old hits transfer crossroads
Barcelona want to sever ties with attacker Ansu Fati at the earliest opportunity in the January transfer window, according to a report.
Dec 22, 00:02
Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
Dec 19, 11:08
The top 10 football matches of all time
After taking a long trawl through the archives, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
Dec 18, 16:20
Mohamed Salah hits new Liverpool landmark with outrageous assist in Fulham stalemate
Mohamed Salah brings up his 100th assist for Liverpool in all competitions as he sets up Cody Gakpo in Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Fulham.
Dec 14, 18:08
Barcelona vs. Leganes: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings Barcelona and Leganes.
Dec 13, 13:23
Real Madrid injury news: Kylian Mbappe limps off in Atalanta win with suspected hamstring issue, update provided by club
Real Madrid forward Kylian is reportedly unscathed after being forced off with injury in the first half of their 3-2 win over Atalanta in the Champions League
Dec 10, 23:06
Champions League top scorers of all time: Kylian Mbappe joins exclusive club with milestone goal
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the Champions League, a collection of legends led by two of the greatest of all time in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Dec 10, 22:36
Brighton sign Diego Gomez: When could Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammate make Seagulls debut?
Brighton & Hove Albion announce the signing of Paraguay international Diego Gomez from MLS club Inter Miami, with the 21-year-old to join the Seagulls in January.
Dec 10, 20:52
Lionel Messi misses out as Jude Bellingham, five Premier League stars make 2024 FIFPRO Men's World XI
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and five Premier League stars make the FIFPRO Men's World XI for 2024 as Inter Miami star Lionel Messi misses out.
Dec 9, 20:57
Man City draw up plan to 'unleash next Lionel Messi' as Pep Guardiola looks to spark revival
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly planning to integrate the next Lionel Messi into the first-team squad in 2025.
Dec 9, 19:10
Barcelona lineup vs. Dortmund: Predicted XI for heavyweight Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Barcelona could line up for their Champions League clash away to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
Dec 9, 12:56
Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks back at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between European giants Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona.
Dec 9, 07:00
Liverpool 'one of nine clubs' tracking 21-goal winger who could replace Mohamed Salah
Arsenal and Liverpool are one of nine teams who are running the rule over LA Galaxy winger Gabriel Pec, according to a report.
Dec 7, 18:05
Barcelona transfer news: Former Premier League pair to be made available for exit?
Barcelona are allegedly open to parting ways with two of their former Premier League players during the January transfer window.
Dec 7, 09:13
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi beats Christian Benteke, Luis Suarez to MLS MVP award
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi beats the likes of Christian Benteke and Luis Suarez to collect the MLS MVP award for the 2024 season.
Dec 6, 21:38
Can you name all 34 players to receive a vote for the 2007 Ballon d'Or?
Sports Mole challenges you to name all 34 players to receive a vote for the 2007 Ballon d'Or on the anniversary of the award.
Dec 2, 19:51
Manchester United's 'serious transfer interest' in elite European forward as Ruben Amorim seeks reinforcements
Manchester United reportedly send scouts to watch Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush on Thursday, and he is of serious interest to Ruben Amorim and the United hierarchy.
Dec 2, 00:04
Mallorca vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Mallorca.
Dec 1, 13:09
Real Madrid ignored Kylian Mbappe data: La Liga champions signed former Paris Saint-Germain, World Cup winner despite physical concerns
Real Madrid reportedly ignored concerns regarding Kylian Mbappe's physical condition before signing him, and the likes of Jude Bellingham have been running much further.
Nov 30, 23:42
Lionel Messi 'makes crucial decision' over Inter Miami future following Luis Suarez's contract extension
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi reportedly makes a decision over whether to sign a new contract, offering a hint to his potential involvement at the 2026 World Cup.
Nov 29, 00:47
Inter Miami star signs new contract to commit to new Javier Mascherano era
Veteran forward Luis Suarez signs an extension with MLS side Inter Miami to keep him at the club until the end of the 2025 season.
Nov 27, 23:37
Ballon d'Or winners: Can you name the 2006 Ballon d'Or top 10 including historic winner?
On the 18th anniversary of Fabio Cannavaro's historic Ballon d'Or triumph, Sports Mole challenges you to name the top 10 from the award's voting that year.
Nov 27, 08:21
Man City 3-3 Feyenoord: Haaland breaks Champions League goals record, edges closer to another
Erling Haaland becomes the fastest player to 50 goal involvements in Champions League history, doing so in just 44 appearances.
Nov 27, 00:24
David Beckham welcomes Lionel Messi's former Barcelona teammate as new Inter Miami head coach
Inter Miami appoint one of Lionel Messi's former Barcelona teammates as their new head coach following the recent departure of Tata Martino.
Nov 27, 00:04
Barcelona 3-0 Brest: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Robert Lewandowski joins Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole looks at the highlights, man of the match, and stats from Tuesday's Champions League League clash between Barcelona and Brest.
Nov 26, 22:09
Preview: Orlando City vs. Atlanta United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's MLS Playoffs clash between Orlando City and Atlanta United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 22, 15:17
