Lionel Messi

Born: June 24, 1987

Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Weight: 11st 5lb (72kg)

Hometown: Rosario, Argentina
Nationality: Argentina Argentine

Position: Forward
Lionel Messi
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Career History
Youth2000-2003Barcelona
Senior2004-2021Barcelona
2021-2023Paris Saint-Germain
2023-Inter Miami
International2005-Argentina
Sports Mole has 8,546 articles about Lionel Messi. Articles 1 to 40:
Argentina captain Lionel Messi lifts the 2022 FIFA World Cup Trophy in Qatar
Pele, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi among players involved in the most frequent World Cup clashes in history
As the world prepares for another global showpiece, Sports Mole takes a definitive look at the most frequently played clashes in FIFA World Cup history.
21:02
 Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique pictured on May 31, 2025
What is Luis Enrique's record in finals? PSG manager's credentials assessed ahead of Champions League final against Arsenal
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at Luis Enrique's record in finals ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final against Arsenal on Saturday.
May 29, 23:59
 Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon on March 22, 2026
Barcelona transfer news: Gordon first, then Alvarez ? How the Blaugrana are funding their summer spending spree
Barcelona are back spending big, but how are they funding it? The story behind the Gordon deal and the Alvarez pursuit — and whether the financial recovery is truly real.
May 29, 09:58
 Argentina's Lionel Messi on March 31, 2026
Argentina World Cup squad: Lionel Messi to play in sixth finals but Aston Villa star and Real Madrid attacker miss out
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni names his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi set to feature in the finals for the sixth time in his career.
May 28, 23:51
 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi on May 24, 2026
Argentina star Lionel Messi forced off with apparent injury in final Inter Miami appearance before World Cup
Argentina star Lionel Messi sustains an apparent injury during Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union.
May 25, 02:51
 Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, on September 17, 2025
Liverpool's all-time greatest XI: Does Mo Salah make the cut after farewell on Premier League's final day?
Liverpool fans have enjoyed watching many incredible players over the years, and here Sports Mole takes a look at who might make the Reds' all-time XI.
May 24, 18:45
 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi on September 27, 2025
Preview:Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 22, 00:31
 Barcelona's Lamine Yamal on August 4, 2025
Valencia vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Valencia.
May 21, 12:00
 Jurgen Klopp pictured on May 19, 2024
Jurgen Klopp's greatest moments as Liverpool manager on second anniversary of iconic boss' final game in charge
Sports Mole looks back on Jurgen Klopp's greatest moments as Liverpool manager.
May 19, 23:44
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts on February 25, 2024
Jurgen Klopp's greatest games as Liverpool manager ahead of German's 59th birthday
Sports Mole looks back on Jurgen Klopp's greatest games as Liverpool manager.
May 19, 15:33
 Cristiano Ronaldo/Andres Iniesta/Lionel Messi
Most successful football players of all time: Top 10 most decorated footballers in history
Who are the most successful football players of all time? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 most decorated footballers in history, including Dani Alves, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
May 18, 08:00
 Thomas Tuchel feature image for AI prediction piece
AI predicts how far England will go at 2026 World Cup - you won't believe how it ends
Sports Mole asks AI to predict how far England will go at the 2026 World Cup six months out from the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
May 17, 14:03
 Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Andres Guardado of Real Betis on November 11, 2018
Barcelona vs. Real Betis: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of La Liga contest
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Real Betis.
May 15, 11:13
 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring on October 24, 2025
Preview:Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and Portland Timbers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 15, 00:12
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates on March 31, 2026
Argentina World Cup 2026 squad: Full list, predicted lineup, depth chart, latest news
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup, including the full list of players, predicted XI, depth charts and latest news.
May 12, 22:21
 Argentina's Lionel Messi with Brazil's Neymar on July 10, 2021
Who could play at their last World Cup in 2026?
Sports Mole profiles the legendary figures and surprise veterans preparing for an emotional farewell at the 2026 World Cup.
May 11, 23:54
 Argentina's Lionel Messi in action on March 27, 2026
Argentina at World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi and 10 Premier League stars feature in Lionel Scaloni's preliminary squad
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni names his 55-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Lionel Messi and 10 Premier League stars.
May 11, 18:51
 Barcelona's Andres Iniesta celebrates scoring against Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final in 2009
Andres Iniesta birthday: What is the Barcelona, Spain legend's greatest ever goal?
To mark Andres Iniesta's 41st birthday, Sports Mole ranks the Barcelona and Spain legend's 10 best goals from his illustrious career.
May 11, 10:14
 Florian Lejeune of Alaves and Lionel Messi of Barcelona on October 31, 2020
Alaves vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Alaves.
May 11, 09:30
 Lionel Messi/Harry Kane/Vinicius Junior composite
World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for this summer's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.
May 11, 08:00
 Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
World Cup 2026 : Favourites and dark horses as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal battle for glory
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the main contenders for glory in North America, as well as a couple of dark horses.
May 11, 08:00
 Evander of FC Cincinnati pictured on April 11, 2026
Preview:FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 11, 07:31
 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates with Rodrigo De Paul on May 9, 2026
Lionel Messi sets new MLS record as Inter Miami hit four past Toronto
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi creates MLS history with a goal and two assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over Toronto FC.
May 10, 01:43
 Brazil and Argentina have different plans for the March international window
Brazil World Cup squad: Lionel Messi urges Carlo Ancelotti to include Neymar in 26-man group
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi calls on Carlo Ancelotti to select his former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar in his Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.
May 9, 09:44
 Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in action for Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 26, 2013
Five greatest El Clasico matches ever between Real Madrid and Barcelona: Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
May 8, 21:12
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates on August 26, 2011
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Top 10 El Clasico scorers of all time including Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 scorers in the famed El Clasico derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
May 8, 20:48
 Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in action for Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 26, 2013
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
May 8, 19:40
 Real Madrid's Joselu celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on May 8, 2024
The most dramatic injury-time winners in football history on anniversary of Lucas Moura goal
Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.
May 8, 08:13
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah wearing a t-shirt that reads Never Give Up on May 7, 2019
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time on seven-year anniversary of 4-0 Barcelona Champions League semi-final recovery
To mark the 10-year anniversary of Liverpool's Europa League turnaround against Borussia Dortmund, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest Reds comebacks.
May 7, 23:00
 Manchester United's Casemiro celebrates after scoring on March 15, 2026
Casemiro pushing for Lionel Messi link-up with Man United midfielder willing to 'reduce' key demand to complete Inter Miami move
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is reportedly willing to 'reduce' a key demand to play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
May 6, 00:18
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona on 21st anniversary of first Blaugrana goal
To mark the 21-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's first Barcelona goal, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Blaugrana career.
May 1, 07:23
 Inter Miami's Luis Suarez on July 30, 2025
Preview:Inter Miami vs Orlando City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and Orlando City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 29, 23:10
 Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
The top 10 football matches of all time: Which incredible games make the list?
After taking a long trawl through the archives, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
Apr 29, 10:22
 Lionel Messi receives the World Cup 2022 Golden Ball award after the FIFA World Cup
World Cup Golden Ball: Every Player of the Tournament winner
Sports Mole takes a look at every FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner, from Mario Kempes in 1978 to Lionel Messi's historic double.
Apr 28, 22:17
 Barcelona legends Lionel Messi, Xavi in May 2018
Lionel Messi: Xavi reveals what stopped Barcelona's greatest player from making Camp Nou return in 2023
Former Barcelona head coach Xavi reveals why he was unable to bring Lionel Messi back to the club during his time in the dugout.
Apr 27, 02:24
 Boca Juniors midfielder Milton Delgado on April 6, 2026
Leeds join Everton, Crystal Palace in 'targeting' of Boca Juniors youngster ahead of summer window
Leeds United, Everton and Crystal Palace are reportedly among the European clubs keen on Boca Juniors midfielder Milton Delgado.
Apr 23, 19:25
 Barcelona boss Hansi Flick on August 10, 2025
Getafe vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of La Liga contest
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Getafe and Barcelona.
Apr 23, 11:42
 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates with Tadeo Allende on November 23, 2025
Preview:Inter Miami vs New England Revolution - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and New England Revolution, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 23, 04:54
 Argentina's Lionel Messi before the game on March 27, 2025
Will Lionel Messi play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?
Sports Mole looks at whether Lionel Messi will represent Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.
Apr 22, 00:24
 Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona celebrates scoring on November 9, 2025
Barcelona vs. Celta Vigo: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Celta Vigo.
Apr 20, 09:02
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