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How Messi could have played for Brazil instead of Argentina

Lionel Messi could have represented Brazil instead of Argentina, according to a three-year historical investigation into his maternal lineage. The Inter Miami star, who inspired La Albiceleste to the 2026 World Cup final before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Spain, was also eligible to play for Italy and Spain during his iconic career.

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2Cosmos Koblenz crestCosmos Koblenz00000000
3Eisbachtaler Sportfreunde crestEisbachtaler Sportfreunde00000000
4Elversberg II crestElversberg II00000000
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