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Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
The latest stories and features on footballer Lionel Messi, including professional football news and updates.
Born
24 Jun 1987
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Athlete
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring Argentina’s third against Jordan. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Messi makes more World Cup history, Iran out after Algeria, Austria thriller

Lionel Messi adds to his goals tally as Argentina beat Jordan, while last-second equaliser saves Austria in six-goal draw.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: England, Ronaldo v Messi, Scotland boss quits

Fifa World Cup 2026

Haaland’s hairbands: the latest must-have for star-struck Chinese football fans

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Haaland dropped, France win, James injury scare

Erling Haaland is left on the bench and Kylian Mbappe goes goalless, as Ousmane Dembele hat-trick helps France thrash Norway 4-1.

France’s Ousmane Dembele joined the race for the golden boot with a hat-trick against Norway. Photo: AP
Fifa

Fifa World Cup: in-form Mbappe, Haaland to clash as France face Norway in decider

Real Madrid star and Manchester City striker are joint-second in the race for the Golden Boot with four goals apiece.

United States

With no team in World Cup, Chinese fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a referee

Chinese team has not played in tournament for 24 years, so supporters follow world’s two most famous players and a strict mainland official.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Meet Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo, an Instagram sensation in her own right

The pair met when they were kids and married in 2017 – they now have 3 sons, and she’s worked with Adidas, Alo Yoga and Dolce & Gabbana.

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo in May, celebrating the footballer’s collaboration with Adidas Football and Kith. Photo: @antonelaroccuzzo/Instagram
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: results, group tables, fixtures and kick-off times

All you need to know about when your team is playing, who they could be facing in the next round and what time the matches take place.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Chinese companies hope to help Cabo Verde keeper cash in on fame

Vozinha, 40, has become an internet sensation after the tiny African nation’s unbeaten run so far, and could earn millions from various deals.

Fifa World Cup 2026

12 of the World Cup 2026’s oldest players, from Ronaldo to Messi

Should Ronaldo still be playing? Is this Messi’s last World Cup? But neither are the oldest this tournament – Scotland’s Craig Gordon is 43.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among the oldest players this World Cup. Photos: @cristiano, @leomessi/Instagram
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Messi sets goal record, Mbappe hits double

Lionel Messi scores twice to become the tournament’s greatest-ever scorer, but Kylian Mbappe brace narrows the gap.

Lionel Messi became the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history when he scored against Austria. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Dutch hammer Sweden, Undav saves Germany

A five-star performance from the Netherlands consigns Sweden to a historic defeat, and Deniz Undav joins the race for the Golden Boot.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: England win and Ronaldo ends Messi debate

Harry Kane equals Gary Lineker’s goals tally for England, DR Congo score first ever World Cup goal as Portugal labour to draw.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Messi hails ‘beautiful moment’ after equalling World Cup goals record

Argentina’s global superstar becomes oldest player to score tournament hat-trick as defending champions get off to a strong start in Group J.

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side’s second against Algeria. Photo: dpa
Fifa

World Cup, 5 things to know: Haaland’s first, Messi’s 200th, classic 2002 rematch

Champions Argentina and runners-up France finally join the fray, along with dark horse Norway and Austria, but potential for upsets is high.

Lionel Messi in training for the match against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Tuesday (Wednesday morning, Hong Kong time). Photo: AFP
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

7 Hong Kong women’s footballers on playing the sport and fashion game

With the Fifa World Cup 2026 under way, we asked players from a prominent Hong Kong women’s team about fashion, and the professionals that inspire them – from Lionel Messi to Mia Hamm.

Fifa World Cup

Photo book This is Football celebrates the game as the Fifa World Cup kicks off

As the biggest tournament in world football kicks off, this lavish book looks back at seminal moments involving Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pelé and more.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up

Lionel Messi comes off bench for 20-minute cameo as part of managed return to fitness following injury scare.

Lionel Messi warms up in front of a packed crowd in Auburn. Photo: Getty Images
Fashion

9 fashion-forward collabs for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, from Nike to Loewe

From Jacquemus working with Nike and the France national team to Drake’s Nocta tracksuit for Canada, these are the hottest football fashion collabs this season.

India

Video | Giant Messi statue taken down in India

The 21-metre (70ft) sculpture in Kolkata was removed after it was deemed unstable in strong winds.

Fifa World Cup 2026

My Take | World Cup ticket prices are showing the ugly side of the beautiful game

State attorneys general in the US have launched probes into Fifa’s ticketing strategy. The governing body must never forget the sport is nothing without its fans.

The dome of Science World is being transformed into a giant official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026 ahead of the tournament in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Photo: Xinhua
Fifa World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi to lead Argentina at World Cup, but Real Madrid star misses out

Messi will play in a record-breaking sixth World Cup, but there is no place for teen Franco Mastantuono in squad.

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina into the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer. Photo: Reuters
Fifa

Hong Kong picked for Fifa Museum as it is ‘amazing starting point’ to Asia

Fifa Museum boss Marco Fazzone, who is here for the site’s grand opening, says the city is ‘full of energy’ and ‘you have everything here’.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi faces World Cup uncertainty after tests diagnose muscle fatigue

Inter Miami provided no clear timetable for the superstar’s return weeks before Argentina prepare to defend their crown.

Science

How Lionel Messi’s favourite drink is sparking a major health craze in China

Ancient South American fusion may reduce risks of Parkinson’s and is enjoyed by top footballers, but the indigenous drink should be shared.

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The yerba mate plant is native to the Paraguay and Parana river basins in South America. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

‘Tired’ Lionel Messi gives Argentina injury scare weeks before World Cup

South America superstar limps out of Major League Soccer game against Philadelphia Union.

Lionel Messi asked to come off with an apparent leg injury. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final Fifa World Cup

Two best players of their generation prepare to make history this summer, 20 years after their first appearances at football’s biggest tournament.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi tipped for Hong Kong return, Argentine gearing up for World Cup

Sports marketing entrepreneur Michael Rocha-Keys hopes former Barcelona star comes back to city in ‘more organised manner’ in the near future.

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