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Argentine footballer (born 1987)
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, which he captains, and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and being named the world's best player by FIFA eight times.
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thenews2.com/Depositphotos Lionel Messi ends Argentina career Lionel Andrés Messi ended his Argentina career on October 6, 2026, after more than 21 years with the senior team. The 39-year-old captain played his final international against Benin at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. Messi scored from the penalty spot…
As Messi gets a heroes send off, acrimony threatens Ronaldo’s farewell.
Cristiano Ronaldo led the tributes after Lionel Messi signed off from Argentina duty against Benin. The message underlined the respect beneath a rivalry that shaped modern football.