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Lionel Messi

Born: June 24, 1987

Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)

Weight: 11st 5lb (72kg)

Hometown: Rosario, Argentina

Nationality:

Argentine

Position: Forward

Career History
Youth	2000-2003	Barcelona
Senior	2004-2021	Barcelona
	2021-2023	Paris Saint-Germain
	2023-	Inter Miami
International	2005-	Argentina

Sports Mole has 8,588 articles about Lionel Messi. Articles 1 to 40:

World Cup news LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record in Portugal vs. Uzbekistan

Sports Mole brings you all of the latest World Cup news from June 23, as Kylian Mbappe closes in on all-time record goalscorer Lionel Messi.

08:36

Kylian Mbappe and France teammates celebrating against Iraq

France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe brace sends Les Bleus into World Cup knockout stages

France booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage by beating Iraq, with Kylian Mbappe scoring another brace to close in on Lionel Messi's tournament record.

02:06

Lionel Messi during Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria

Messi reflects on missed penalty and World Cup record after sealing Argentina's place in last 32

Messi responds after a record-breaking brace against Austria — the Argentina captain on his missed penalty, six points secured and what comes next in Dallas.

22:33

Lionel Messi unstoppable against Austria

Argentina 2-0 Austria player ratings: Messi breaks all-time World Cup record

Messi nets twice to break Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria in Arlington. Full player ratings from Group J.

20:45

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina against Austria in World Cup on June 22, 2026.

Lionel Messi makes World Cup history with Argentina, leaves Germany's Miroslav Klose as distant tournament memory

Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria on Tuesday night.

20:28

Lionel Messi celebrates his brace against Austria

Argentina 2-0 Austria: Messi breaks Klose record to become World Cup's all-time top scorer

Messi nets twice in Arlington to become the all-time World Cup top scorer with 18 goals, surpassing Klose's long-standing record as Argentina defeat Austria 2-0.

20:23

Jordan players celebrate Ali Olwan goal vs Austria

Jordan vs. Algeria: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture

Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Jordan and Algeria.

Jun 22, 09:53

Egypt's Mohamed Salah, France's Kylian Mbappe, Argentina's Lionel Messi composite

World Cup news today: France vs. Iraq build-up

Follow Sports Mole's live World Cup 2026 news blog on June 22, including reaction to Egypt's win over New Zealand and buildup to Argentina vs. Austria and France vs. Iraq.

Jun 22, 08:28

Lionel Messi celebrates a goal with Argentina

Argentina vs. Austria: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for World Cup 2026 Group J clash

Sports Mole provides all you need to know about how to watch Lionel Messi's Argentina face Austria in World Cup 2026 on AT&T Stadium on Monday.

Jun 21, 23:16

World Cup 2026: Scaloni set to ring changes for Austria despite Algeria masterclass as injuries create fresh headaches

Argentina could make several lineup changes for their World Cup 2026 Group J clash with Austria, with Montiel out injured and Julian Alvarez pushing to start in Dallas.

Jun 21, 18:54

Kylian Mbappe/Lionel Messi/Miroslav Klose/Diego Maradona composite

Is Kylian Mbappe the World Cup GOAT? France legend aiming for more history in Iraq clash

As Kylian Mbappe aims to become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer in France vs. Iraq, Sports Mole explores whether the Real Madrid sensation can claim to be the World Cup GOAT.

Jun 21, 14:29

Lionel Messi playing for Argentina, on June 17, 2026

Argentina lineup vs. Austria: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group J game as Lionel Scaloni aims to platform Lionel Messi

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Monday's 2026 World Cup Group J match against Austria.

Jun 20, 22:12

Lionel Messi of Argentina, on June 17, 2026

Preview:Argentina vs Austria - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Austria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Jun 20, 22:05

Casemiro 'agrees' deal to link up with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami following Man United exit

Casemiro reportedly agrees a deal to join Lionel Messi's Inter Miami after leaving Manchester United at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Jun 20, 18:32

Argentina's Lionel Messi looks across the pitch on June 6, 2026

2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi's genius already shining at this summer's tournament

Sports Mole's senior reporter Oliver Thomas discusses Lionel Messi after the superstar struck a hat-trick in his country's opening match of the tournament against Algeria.

Jun 19, 18:26

World Cup news: France legend Frank Leboeuf gives insight on how to win the World Cup

Frank Leboeuf describes exactly what is needed in a squad for them to lift the World Cup with the 1998 French winner believing it all boils down to the chemistry of a team.

Jun 18, 08:17

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on June 17, 2026

Portugal 1-1 DR Congo: Roberto Martinez must solve Cristiano Ronaldo dilemma after 2026 World Cup opener

Assess why Roberto Martinez may need to rethink Portugal's attack in the 2026 World Cup after Cristiano Ronaldo's struggles against DR Congo in their opening game.

Jun 17, 21:32

Lionel Messi/Harry Kane/Kylian Mbappe composite

World Cup 2026 today: Live news and latest updates including England vs. Croatia buildup - June 17

Follow Day 7 of Sports Mole's World Cup 2026 live news blog, including reaction to Lionel Messi's Argentina hat-trick and build-up to England vs. Croatia.

Jun 17, 08:21

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring a goal

Argentina 3-0 Algeria: 'Still the best' — Messi answers doubters with historic hat-trick and Argentina's plan is working perfectly

Mac Allister says 'everyone saw he is the best' after Messi's hat-trick against Algeria. The MLS move, the records broken and why Argentina's plan is paying off.

Jun 17, 05:59

Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Messi rewrites history with hat-trick but Scaloni's machine is the real story

Argentina began the defence of their World Cup crown exactly as their supporters had hoped: with a victory and Lionel Messi in decisive form.

Jun 17, 05:10

World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates as Trevoh Chalobah replaces Tino Livramento in England squad

Welcome to Day 6 of Sports Mole's daily World Cup 2026 live news blog, as we take you through all the reaction and buildup in North America.

Jun 16, 09:00

Argentina's Emiliano Martinez on March 31, 2026

Team News: Argentina vs Algeria injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Sports Mole rounds up the latest team news for both sides, as Argentina prepare to meet Group J rivals Algeria in their World Cup 2026 opener on Tuesday.

Jun 16, 02:00

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni on March 30, 2026

Argentina vs. Algeria: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture

Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Argentina and Algeria.

Jun 15, 13:15

Argentina captain Lionel Messi lifts the 2022 FIFA World Cup Trophy in Qatar

Lionel Messi World Cup stats: Goals, assists, records and 2026 World Cup milestones

Track Lionel Messi's World Cup stats, including goals, assists, and records as the Argentine captain chases history and aims to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer at the 2026 World Cup.

Jun 15, 13:13

Argentina vs. Algeria: Head-to-head record and past meetings

Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Argentina and Algeria.

Jun 15, 11:55

Argentina lineup vs. Algeria: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group J clash as Lionel Messi joins 200 club

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group J rivals Algeria.

Jun 14, 12:30

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring on September 4, 2025

Preview:Argentina vs Algeria - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Algeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Jun 14, 12:00

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.

Jun 12, 10:14

FIFA World Cup trophy on January 7, 2026

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

Manchester United's Casemiro celebrates after scoring on March 15, 2026

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

England's Declan Rice on September 6, 2025

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

Salomon Rondon celebrates scoring for Venezuela on July 5, 2024

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

Lamine Yamal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland composite

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

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

Lionel Messi of Argentina waves to fans on June 6, 2026

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

Argentina and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi pictured on February 21, 2026

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

Lionel Messi of Argentina pictured in September 2025

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

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

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

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates on March 31, 2026

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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