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Friday, Jan 16

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Lionel Messi gets Roger Federer’s blessing: Tennis legend pens epic 11-word wish for Argentina captain at 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Lionel Messi has inspired admiration far beyond soccer, and few voices resonate more deeply across sporting cultures than that of Roger Federer.

Lionel Messi makes transfer decision after jaw-dropping ‘£1.2bn’ offer - Sources

Lionel Messi will not be leaving Inter Miami to join a Saudi Pro League club anytime soon after he turned down a whopping £1.2billion contract...

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Lionel Messi could get a Colombian teammate as Inter Miami reportedly pursue $5 million defender

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami are reportedly targeting a Colombian defender.

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'I rejected Lionel Messi's request – I told him please don't ask me that'

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Lionel Messi was told to stick to his day job after he asked Novak Djokovic for some help

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Novak Djokovic reveals Lionel Messi's private request he rejected in chance meeting

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Novak Djokovic met the World Cup winner in a restaurant in America, and he had just one thing on his mind.

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Cristiano Ronaldo tops best-paid athletes list with Al-Nassr contract: Where does Lionel Messi rank?

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After renewing his contract at Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the top of a ranking of best-paid athletes in the world, leaving Lionel Messi far behind.

Thursday, Jan 15

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami reportedly secure sixth signing for 2026 in MLS Next Pro prospect

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Ahead of the 2026 MLS season, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have reportedly landed their 6th signing of the winter window, this time being an MLS Next Pro prospect.

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Lionel Messi could lose Inter Miami teammate as La Liga’s Betis reportedly target MLS Cup winner

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An MLS Cup winner alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami could be headed to La Liga’s Real Betis.

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Lionel Messi braces for possible blow as Inter Miami homegrown gem Noah Allen tempts Europe: Does this trend represent grim future for David Beckham’s side?

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Lionel Messi has reshaped expectations wherever he has played, but even icons eventually have to watch teammates grow beyond the space they first shared together.

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2022 World Cup winner with Messi’s Argentina delivered surprising confession: ‘I didn’t want to play soccer anymore’

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From being one of the most important players in Lionel Messi's Argentina team that won the 2022 World Cup to considering professional retirement, a Premier League star reveals the tough challenges he faced in recovering from his latest…

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Why Lionel Messi return to Camp Nou remains ‘complicated’ for Barcelona as director Deco addresses Robert Lewandowski & Marc-Andre ter Stegen transfer talk

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Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has explained why an emotional return to Camp Nou for Lionel Messi remains “complicated”. He has also addressed the speculation surrounding the respective futures of prolific Polish striker Robert…

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How Lionel Messi is allowing Enzo Fernandez to live ‘PlayStation’ dream as Argentina ready themselves for World Cup title defence

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Enzo Fernandez has explained how Lionel Messi is allowing him to live out a “PlayStation” dream. The Argentine midfielder looked up to an iconic countryman when seeking to forge his own professional career. Fernandez could never have…

Highest-paid athletes 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo leads earnings chart, Lionel Messi drops to third behind Canelo Alvarez

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Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the world's highest-paid athletes list in 2025, maintaining his dominance at the summit of global sports earnings. Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez has surged to second place, overtaking Lionel Messi, as the…

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'I offered Messi €1.4bn' - The jaw-dropping offer rejected by Argentinian superstar

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Former Al-Ittihad president Anmar Al Haili reveals that Lionel Messi turned down a billion-euro proposal to play for the Saudi club in 2023, when he was leaving Paris Saint-Germain.

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Cristiano Ronaldo doubles Lionel Messi’s earnings to top highest-paid athletes chart - with Brazilian superstar Neymar tumbling down the list

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Sportico have released their annual highest-paid athletes list, with Cristiano Ronaldo sitting at the top of that chart. The Portuguese GOAT earned double what eternal rival Lionel Messi pulled in over the course of 2025, with the Al-Nassr…

Lennart Karl to Barcelona?! Bayern Munich wonderkid bizarrely spotted with shinpads featuring iconic Lionel Messi image despite Real Madrid 'dream' claim

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Bayern Munich’s teenage sensation Lennart Karl has left fans baffled and amused after a video surfaced showing him wearing custom shinpads adorned with an image of Lionel Messi. The 17-year-old, who recently sparked controversy by publicly…

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Germany legend Klose weighs in on Messi and Mbappé’s chances to break historic World Cup goal record in 2026

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With only a few goals away, Germany legend Miroslav Klose weighed in on the chances Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé have to break his World Cup record in 2026.

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Report: Lionel Messi set for major boost as Inter Miami near $4.5M move to bring back Argentine MLS Cup champion

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To keep on boosting Lionel Messi's squad, Inter Miami are nearing the return of an Argentine MLS Cup winner in a move for $4.5M.

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Lionel Messi reportedly faces backlash at Inter Miami as Gio Lo Celso makes future decision ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Lionel Messi is reportedly facing a setback in Inter Miami’s pursuit of Giovani Lo Celso, as the midfielder has made a decision about his future with the 2026 World Cup in mind.

Wednesday, Jan 14

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami teammate reportedly drawing interest from two European clubs

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A teammate of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami could be headed to Europe.