Barcelona, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami
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Lionel Messi is "nearing the end of a wonderful story", admits Javier Saviola, but the Argentine GOAT is considered to have one more World Cup left in him. Messi has played cards close to his chest regarding possible involvement at the 2026 finals,
Marcus Rashford continued his incredible Barcelona form in the Champions League with another standout display, and the Spanish media were full of praise after his brace
Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has on Thursday taken to social media, to unveil a celebratory post.This comes to recognise the anniversary of his first-ever appearance in the colours of the
Messi, who had pushed to leave the club one year earlier only to be denied by the previous regime, conducted a tearful farewell press conference announcing his exit. It has now been revealed that the legendary forward was unimpressed with the board’s conduct at that time.
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Comparing Lamine Yamal’s Champions League record with Lionel Messi’s after 25 matches
In comparison, Messi made his 25th appearance in the Champions League at the age of 21 in November 2008. During his first 25 matches in the competition, he scored 12 goals and assisted four, averaging a goal contribution every 110.3 minutes.
In his Instagram story dated October 16, 2025, Lionel Messi shared an image from his Barcelona debut, which features him ready to get subbed on. He also shared the same post on his Instagram feed, alongside an image from his Barca days wearing the number 30 shirt. He wrote:
Lionel Messi was the only Inter Miami player who did not train with the club on Oct. 21 — three days before their first match in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
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FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta opens up on his relationship with Lionel Messi and tribute to the club legend
Addressing a potential tribute to the club legend, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta opened up about his relationship with Lionel Messi.
Kylian MbappéWhile he is following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé is outperforming Lionel Messi, the FC Barcelona legend.At the start of this season, Kylian
Lionel Messi has announced the Messi Cup, which will feature players from Barcelona and Inter Miami, in December.