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Argentine footballer (born 1987)
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he played for the Argentina national team for 21 years, retiring in 2026. 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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Lionel Messi scores twice in his first match since retiring from international football in an emphatic 4-0 win for Inter Miami against DC United.
The Herons look to snap a five-game league winless run behind Lionel Messi, who has recorded a goal contribution in 10 straight matches, while the visitors sit three points out of the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has expressed disappointment after his players were reportedly stopped from exchanging shirts with Argentina's players following Lionel Messi's final international match.