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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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Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has moved to within two goals of the all-time record for direct free-kick goals after scoring another
With his familiar left foot, the Argentine curled the ball toward the far post. It sailed over the goalkeeper, bent through the air and dipped into the top corner, brushing the side netting.
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi, is now two free-kick goals away from equalling the record set by Marcelinho Carioca. Messi scored his 76th goal from a