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Lionel Messi (born June 24, 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

Recent Career Highlights (As of August 2026)

  • International Retirement: In 2026, after leading Argentina to the World Cup final—where they finished as runners-up to Spain—Messi announced his retirement from international football. He concluded his 21-year international career as Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer (125 goals) and most-capped player (207 caps).
  • Club Career: Messi continues to play for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS). He led the club to its first MLS Cup victory in 2025 and has been a dominant force in the league, winning the MLS MVP award in both 2024 and 2025.

Career Overview

  • Early Years & Barcelona: Born in Rosario, Argentina, Messi moved to Spain at age 13 to join FC Barcelona’s youth academy. He went on to spend 17 successful seasons with the senior team, winning 34 trophies, including 10 La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League crowns.
  • Paris Saint-Germain: Following his departure from Barcelona in 2021, he played for Paris Saint-Germain for two seasons before moving to the United States in 2023.
  • Records & Awards:

* Ballon d'Or: A record eight-time winner.

* World Cup: Led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he was awarded the Golden Ball.

* Decorations: He is the most decorated player in the history of professional football, with 46 team trophies.