Willy Gnonto: I was too scared to talk to Messi Even at the age of 21, Willy Gnonto has met many people in the game. But you won't be too surprised to learn that there was one particular icon who made him too nervous to talk. Lionel Messi of course. The two crossed paths at […]
For years, Lionel Messi scored crucial late goals for Barcelona, but his LaLiga record has now been broken by Alexander Sorloth. Barcelona's poor form continued on Saturday, losing at home to Atlético Madrid and falling behind Diego Simeone in the LaLiga standings. The 2-1 home defeat was sealed with a dramatic late winner from Atléti
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The Inter Miami captain was asked which member of a talented new generation reminds him most of himself. Lionel Messi's busy off-season schedule took him to Germany this week to visit Adidas' headquarters in Herzogenaurach. Despite the sheer number of media requests the Inter Miami captain receives, it is quite rare to hear him speak
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Lionel Messi may no longer be at Barcelona, but he still keeps an eye on his former club. Now that the MLS season is over, he can take even more interest in Hansi Flick's side, who have had a strong campaign so far. Speaking recently at an Adidas event (via MD), Messi shared his hopes
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Last year's preseason tour saw the Herons compete against teams from El Salvador, the US, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Japan and Argentina. The record-breaking 2024 Inter Miami season came to a sudden halt with the shock first-round exit to Atlanta United. The Herons lifted the Supporters' Shield but are expected to improve on their play-off
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As if Lionel Messi hadn't already done enough in football, he immortalized himself in Argentina by leading them to the 2022 World Cup, leaving no shortage of iconic moments in his wake. Not least a slogan, as the experienced striker showed his most aggressive side in Qatar. Messi has been and will be revered by
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Xavi Hernandez's admiration for Lionel Messi remains great despite the distance between the two friends. Messi is extending his playing career at Inter Miami, with the ultimate aim of leading Argentina's FIFA World Cup defense in 2026, with Xavi looking for a new coaching challenge. The former Barcelona boss will wait until next summer to
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Inter Miami's new head coach has close ties with the Argentine and Messi's involvement in the decision has been made clear. When Inter Miami announced the departure of head coach Tata Martino last month, the two names in circulation to replace him – Javier Mascherano and Xavi Hernández – had one defining characteristic in common.
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Lionel Messi has once again delivered an emotional message to Barcelona fans. The Argentina international is set to sign a contract extension with Inter Miami in the coming weeks as he aims to stay on course for the 2026 World Cup. Despite turning down an invitation to attend Barcelona's 125th anniversary gala this week, Messi
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FRASER Forster is set for an extended spell in Tottenham's first team following a long-term injury to first-choice number 1 Guglielmo Vicario. The hapless Italian has undergone surgery on a broken ankle he suffered in a match against Man City and will have to wait “months” according to Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou. But that won't
Earlier this week, Robert Lewandowski became the third player in history – after Cristiano Ronald and Lionel Messi – to score 100 Champions League goals. His brace against Brest on Tuesday took him to 101, and he will be assessing his chances of getting a few more before hanging up his boots. There has been
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As things stand, 2025 will be Lionel Messi's last year as a professional footballer, although there are plenty of chances for him to continue playing into 2026 as he will currently be involved for Argentina in their World Cup defense. Messi has not yet fully committed to staying in Argentina until the 2026 World Cup,
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