Lionel Andrés " Leo " Messi[note 1] (Spanish: [ljoˈnel anˈdɾes ˈmesi] ⓘ; born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer …

2 days ago · Lionel Messi is an Argentine-born football (soccer) player who has been named the world’s best men’s player of the year seven times (2009–12, 2015, 2019, and 2021). In 2022 he helped …

2 days ago · Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

1 day ago · Lionel Messi is undoubtedly football's greatest-ever talent. The diminutive superstar is less footballer than dancer, known for fox-trotting across the pitch with the ball sewn to his foot.

5 days ago · Lionel Messi stands alone as the most decorated player the sport has ever seen. He lifted his forty-seventh trophy as Inter Miami crushed NYCFC 5-1 in the Eastern Conference final.

Jul 30, 2025 · Read CNN’s Fast Facts about Lionel “Leo” Messi and learn about the soccer player who plays for Argentina’s national team and Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami.

Nov 21, 2025 · Lionel Messi (born 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina) is an Argentine-born footballer who has won eight Ballon d’Or awards as the best player in the world (2009–12, 2015, 2019, 2023). …

Nov 24, 2025 · Lionel Messi scored a goal and provided three assists to become the first player in the history of football to record 1300 goal contributions. Messi now has 896 goals and 404 assists in …

Feb 20, 2024 · Lionel Messi is an Argentinian soccer player who has played for FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and currently, the MLS club Inter Miami CF as well as the Argentina national team.

Main position Main position: Right Winger Other position: Centre-Forward Second Striker Name in home country: Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccitini Date of birth/Age: Jun 24, 1987 (38) Place of birth: Rosario …