Lionel Andrés " Leo " Messi[note 1] (Spanish: [ljoˈnel anˈdɾes ˈmesi] ⓘ; born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League …

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 …

Oct 23, 2025 · Lionel Messi has signed a contract extension to extend his stay at Inter Miami through the end of the 2028 MLS season, the team announced Thursday.

4 days ago · Messi ended all speculation by signing a new deal to stay in Miami. But the decision to extend is about more than just his playing days

3 days ago · Lionel Messi wants to defend Argentina’s World Cup when the tournament comes to the United States next summer, if his body allows it. The world’s greatest footballer joined …

Oct 23, 2025 · Lionel Messi – the 38-year-old Argentine World Cup champion and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner – just delivered one of the best seasons in Major League Soccer history …

R Chakraborty 10-22-2025 Lionel Messi is the only player to ever win both of these iconic awards

Jul 30, 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.

Lionel Messi, 38, from Argentina Inter Miami CF, since 2023 Right Winger Market value: €18.00m * Jun 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina

Jun 24, 2025 · As of the summer of 2025, Messi hasn't announced his retirement nor his plans to do so at any specific point in the future. However, Messi has already bid farewell to European …