Lionel Andrés " Leo " Messi[note 1] (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina …

6 days ago · Lionel Messi is an Argentine-born football (soccer) player who has been named the world’s best men’s player of the year seven times (2009–12, 2015, 2019, and 2021). In 2022 he helped …

Official website of Lionel Messi, professional soccer player and world champion with the Argentine national team

1 day ago · Inter Miami will breathe a sigh of relief now that their captain Lionel Messi returned to training ahead of the Herons’ 2026 Major League Soccer opener against LAFC on Saturday night. …

3 days ago · Messi's rehabilitation: After the injury with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi is in a recovery period, hoping to be fit for the World Cup

Feb 3, 2026 · Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar and more. What next for Neymar? Santos’ unexpected move sparks talk of Messi reunion. Will Lionel Messi feature in Inter Miami's MLS Playoffs opener?

Dec 15, 2025 · Read CNN’s Fast Facts about Lionel “Leo” Messi and learn about the soccer player who plays for Argentina’s national team and Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami.

Access all Messi's stats, info, news, matches and career. All Messi´s perfomance data on 2025/26 season.

Oct 16, 2025 · Messi claimed the Ballon d'Or as the world's best soccer player for a record eighth time in 2023, putting him three ahead of his rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi is the cousin of Maximiliano Biancucchi (Retired). Lionel Messi is the cousin of Emanuel Biancucchi (Retired). Lionel Messi is the brother of Matias Messi (Agent).