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Lionel Messi

The Argentinian football legend now playing for MLS Inter Miami after a glittering career in Europe with Barcelona and PSG

The world’s 20 highest-paid footballers: Who earns the most in 2026/27?

The world’s 20 highest-paid footballers: Who earns the most in 2026/27?

FootballAugust 13, 2026

(FILES) Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi gestures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Argentina and Venezuela at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on September 4, 2025. On August 12, 2026, Argentine football star Lionel Messi said he has “serious doubts” about whether he will continue playing soccer “for much longer,” in an emotional farewell letter on Wednesday to his father and agent, Jorge Messi, who died on Friday at the age of 68. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

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Messi doubts he will play 'much longer' after father's death

FootballAugust 12, 2026

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi during the Leagues Cup match against Atletico de San Luis in Miami this week. AFP

MLS salaries 2026: How much does Lionel Messi earn at Inter Miami?

FootballAugust 10, 2026

Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini, the parents of Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi. AFP

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Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness

FootballAugust 08, 2026

Argentina's Lionel Messi with the runners-up medal at the end of the Fifa World Cup final in New Jersey. Reuters

Lionel Messi should not hang up his boots just yet

FeedbackJuly 24, 2026

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks at the World Cup trophy after losing the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Winner Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Justin Setterfield / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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Lionel Messi says World Cup final wound 'will take time to heal'

World Cup 2026July 21, 2026

Spain's midfielder #16 Rodri lifts the trophy with his teammates after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

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World Cup best and worst: Messi and Cape Verde shine, Portugal and Ronaldo flop

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026

Argentina and Spain players in a scuffle after the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. AFP

Spain’s elegance shows up ugly Argentina as football’s most classless losers

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026

Kylian Mbappe of France took his tally of World Cup 2026 goals to 10 in the bronze final against England. EPA

World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: Mbappe, Bellingham and Messi all shine

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026

TOPSHOT - Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi fouls Spain's defender #22 Pau Cubarsi during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

World Cup 2026 ultimate quiz: Messi, Mbappe and an unforgettable tournament

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026

Spain's Rodri receives the Golden Ball award after winning the World Cup final against Argentina. AFP

Spain's Rodri beats Messi and Mbappe to Golden Ball

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026

Lionel Messi, right, looks dejected after defeat to Spain in the Woeld Cup final. AFP

‘Your tears are our tears’: Argentina's tribute to Messi after World Cup defeat

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026

Kylian Mbappe has moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. AFP

Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot race

World Cup 2026July 20, 2026

Spain's forward #07 Ferran Torres (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Spain's forward #17 Nico Williams during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

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Spain v Argentina World Cup final ratings: Yamal 7, Torres 8, Enzo 3, Messi 5

World Cup 2026July 19, 2026

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: Rodri #16 of Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy after the team’s victory following during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Justin Setterfield / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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Torres fires Spain to World Cup glory over Argentina in one-sided final

World Cup 2026July 19, 2026

England's Bukayo Saka, centre, celebrates his hat-trick with teammates Jude Bellingham, left, and Reece James during the World Cup third-place match against France in Miami. AFP

Tuchel proud of England after 6-4 win over France

World Cup 2026July 19, 2026

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