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Lionel Messi
Born: June 24, 1987
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Weight: 11st 5lb (72kg)
Hometown: Rosario, Argentina
Nationality: 
Argentine
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ArgentinePosition: Forward
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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 8,627 articles about Lionel Messi. Articles 1 to 40:
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England vs. Argentina: How to watch World Cup 2026 semi-final, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Wednesday’s 2026 World Cup semi-final showdown between England and Argentina.07:00
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Argentina lineup vs. England: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 semi-final as stars fight to partner Lionel Messi
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Wednesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final against England.15:43
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Preview:England vs Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.06:52
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Argentina injury, suspension list and return dates for England World Cup semi-final: Latest on Lionel Messi, Cristian Romero
Sports Mole rounds up all of Argentina's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final against England.Jul 13, 00:01
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How England can stop Lionel Messi: Thomas Tuchel's blueprint for World Cup success against Argentina
Sports Mole looks at how England can attempt to contain Lionel Messi in their World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina, and which members of Thomas Tuchel's squad have already come up against him.Jul 12, 18:27
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Lionel Messi makes England "powerhouse" claim ahead of "special" World Cup semi-final
Argentina captain Lionel Messi makes England "powerhouse" claim ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.Jul 12, 18:02
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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: 'Luck was on our side' — Scaloni's contradictions after Argentina's latest hard-fought victory
Scaloni admitted Argentina needed luck to beat Switzerland, but his own conservative selections are the reason the problems persist.Jul 12, 06:34
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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: Alvarez extra-time wonder goal sends Argentina past Switzerland — England await
Alvarez's extra-time thunderbolt sent Argentina past Switzerland 3-1. A tired Albiceleste face England in the semi-final on Wednesday.Jul 12, 05:16
Argentina : Lionel Messi walks more than any other outfield player at the tournament and still leads the Golden Boot race — how?
186th for distance covered, joint top scorer and highest xG rate in the tournament — the extraordinary physical paradox that is Messi at World Cup 2026.Jul 10, 20:23
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Argentina vs. Switzerland: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for World Cup 2026 clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland, including TV and streaming options.Jul 10, 10:47
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Argentina vs. Switzerland: Head-to-head record and past meetings | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Argentina and Switzerland.Jul 9, 19:03
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Argentina lineup vs. Switzerland: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 quarter-final as strikers fight to partner Messi
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Saturday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Switzerland.Jul 9, 17:22
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Preview:Argentina vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 9, 16:21
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Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Enzo Fernandez scores 3,000th World Cup goal as defending champions progress
Argentina survive a second consecutive World Cup scare, coming from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2, as Messi's penalty miss, VAR controversy and Enzo Fernandez's historic winner headline a chaotic round-of-16 clash in Atlanta.Jul 7, 20:46
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Lionel Messi breaks World Cup record as Argentina beat Egypt to reach quarter-final and set up potential England clash
Lionel Messi broke yet another World Cup record as he led Argentina to a remarkable 3-2 victory over Egypt on Tuesday, and his heroics mean England could soon face him.Jul 7, 20:26
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Argentina 3-2 Egypt player ratings: Lionel Messi inspires stunning fightback to keep La Albiceleste World Cup alive
Sports Mole rates every player's performance as Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to a comeback 3-2 win over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 clash.Jul 7, 19:48
Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Lionel Scaloni must make brutal Lionel Messi decision as unwanted World Cup record set
Argentina survive a massive scare to overcome Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, but Lionel Scaloni must now make a brutal Lionel Messi decision.Jul 7, 19:19
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Argentina vs. Egypt: Football icons Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah prepare for World Cup battle
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Argentina's Lionel Messi are set to come head-to-head in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.Jul 6, 17:58
Argentina vs. Egypt: How to watch World Cup 2026 last-16 clash, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup last-16 clash between Argentina vs. Egypt.Jul 6, 17:15
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Argentina vs. Egypt: Head-to-head record and past meetings | World Cup 2026
Ahead of Tuesday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Egypt, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jul 5, 11:36
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Argentina lineup vs. Egypt: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 last-16 including triple fitness update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 last-16 clash with Egypt.Jul 5, 11:05
Preview:Argentina vs Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 5, 10:56
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Argentina vs Cape Verde: The biggest shock in World Cup history predicted after bold “100%” claim
Could Cape Verde really beat reigning World Cup champions Argentina? The country's president certainly thinks so.Jul 2, 18:00
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2026 World Cup could still treat us to a Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo final "if the stars align"
There could be a Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi final at the 2026 World Cup, with Portugal and Argentina in opposite sides of the draw.Jul 2, 17:28
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Argentina vs. Cape Verde: How to watch World Cup 2026 last-32 clash, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Friday’s 2026 World Cup last-32 clash between Argentina vs. Cape Verde.Jul 2, 07:00
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Argentina lineup vs. Cape Verde: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as Lionel Messi chases record-extending goal
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Friday's World Cup 2026 last-32 clash with Cape Verde.Jul 1, 23:48
Preview:Argentina vs. Cape Verde - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Cape Verde, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 1, 21:17
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Portugal vs. Croatia: Why Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup knockout scoring drought is under more scrutiny than ever in last-32 clash
Cristiano Ronaldo has gone eight World Cup knockout games without a goal or assist, and Sports Mole looks at why that run is under real threat in Portugal’s last-32 clash with Croatia.Jul 1, 17:00
World Cup 2026 team of the group stage: Lionel Messi and Argentina vs. the rest of the field
Sports Mole asks whether Argentina can turn a dominant group stage into back-to-back World Cup wins, as two other high-flying nations make their case.Jun 28, 18:19
How many World Cup goals Lionel Messi could score as Argentina legend breaks new record in Jordan victory
Sports Mole looks at how many World Cup goals Lionel Messi could score as the 39-year-old breaks another record in Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan.Jun 28, 07:39
Player Ratings: Argentina 3-1 Jordan player ratings: Messi off the bench to seal it as Lo Celso impresses
Player ratings from Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan in Dallas. Lo Celso impresses with a brace ruled out, Messi scores off the bench to seal a comfortable Group H win.Jun 28, 06:47
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Argentina 3-1 Jordan: Messi strikes again as La Albiceleste cruise into last 32 with reserve side
Argentina eased past Jordan 3-1 in Arlington with nine changes, as Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup and seal top spot in Group J.Jun 28, 05:21
World Cup 2026: Why is Messi not starting in Argentina's group-stage clash against Jordan?
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni will take Lionel Messi out of the starting lineup for the final group game against Argentina.Jun 28, 00:12
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World Cup 2026: Seven things we learned from the group stage, including record-breakers to surprise packages
Sports Mole highlights seven things we learnt from the 2026 World Cup group stage, from Lionel Messi's goalscoring record to Africa's historic breakthrough.Jun 27, 21:47
Jordan vs. Argentina: 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 Argentina.Jun 26, 13:44
Argentina lineup vs. Jordan: Predicted XI for final World Cup 2026 Group J clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Saturday’s 2026 World Cup Group J clash against Jordan.Jun 25, 22:35
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Preview:Jordan vs Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Sunday's 2026 World Cup Group J clash between Jordan and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 25, 22:30
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Lionel Messi continues to shine at 2026 World Cup as Argentina chase more glory
Lionel Messi has been a standout player at the 2026 World Cup, finding the back of the net on five occasions to send Argentina into the round of 32.Jun 25, 16:13
World Cup 2026: Why the football during North America's tournament has been better than at Qatar 2022 (so far)
As World Cup 2026 heats up, Sports Mole looks takes a look at the reasons why the football in North America has been better than during Qatar 2022 so far.Jun 24, 06:57
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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.Jun 23, 08:36
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