Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Notable Quotes
"I’m happy, savoring every moment and excited as ever."View Story →
"Messi calmly converted the resulting penalty to put his team 2-0 ahead."View Story →
"I'm happy, savouring every moment and excited as ever."View Story →
"I'm happy, savouring every moment and excited as ever."View Story →
"I felt good, and even though I’m playing for Inter Miami, I never stopped competing, pushing myself. It just happened naturally that I was able to be in most of the national team’s matches."View Story →
"I'm happy, savouring every moment and excited as ever."View Story →
"'competitive animal'"View Story →
"To enjoy this with my family, with my team-mates, the ones who are always there, is a really beautiful moment."View Story →
"My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that."View Story →
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Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.
June 17, 2026Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts - Reuters
Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts Reuters
June 17, 2026Messi's inexplicable feats no longer a surprise, says coach Scaloni - Reuters
Messi's inexplicable feats no longer a surprise, says coach Scaloni Reuters
June 17, 2026Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick - Reuters
Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick Reuters
June 17, 2026Highlights: Messi equals Klose scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's joint-top all-time leading scorer with a hat-trick, as reigning champions Argentina begin their defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria.
June 17, 2026'Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.
June 17, 2026Messi hat-trick equals scoring record as Argentina dazzle against Algeria - Reuters
Messi hat-trick equals scoring record as Argentina dazzle against Algeria Reuters
June 17, 2026Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick - Reuters
Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick Reuters
June 17, 2026Little Algeria - the Kansas city taking a World Cup team to its heart
In a small city in the state of Kansas, a World Cup love story has started.
June 16, 2026Argentina rally around 'competitive animal' Messi ahead of World Cup opener - Reuters
Argentina rally around 'competitive animal' Messi ahead of World Cup opener Reuters
June 15, 2026The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
June 12, 2026Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?
June 11, 2026FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup - Reuters
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup Reuters
June 10, 2026Argentina players' passport details leaked in security oversight - Reuters
Argentina players' passport details leaked in security oversight Reuters
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