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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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One of the game’s best-ever players closed his international career with a penalty, two assists, and a tearful speech
The Argentine football legend wrapped up his career with the Albiceleste, drawing tributes across the entire football world
Islam Times - Lionel Messi has described representing Argentina as “the best thing that happened to me in my life” as he delivered an emotional farewell to the national team following his final international appearance on Tuesday.