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'A lot like Messi' - Arsenal legend heaps praise on 'scary' Dowman

Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has been compared to Lionel Messi by Gunners legend Perry Groves, who has urged Mikel Arteta to nurture the 15-year-old’s talent in the same way Birmingham did with Jude Bellingham. Groves praised the 15-year-old’s unique ability and left-footed grace while calling him a “scary talent” following his impressive pre-season displays.

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📽️ | Angry Messi screams in rival's face before shirt apology

Lionel Messi screamed in the face of a rival after helping Inter Miami to a dramatic win over Atlas, but later apologised by passing over his shirt.

📽️ | Messi puts on playmaking clinic for dramatic winner

Lionel Messi put on a playmaking masterclass for Inter Miami against Atlas, with Marcelo Weigandt being teed up for a dramatic winner.

‘Didn't let me compete’ - Messi takes aim at MLS ban

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has questioned the decision from MLS to sting him with a one-match ban, saying: “They didn’t let me compete.”

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'We needed someone like him' - Mascherano on De Paul's debut

The Herons earned their first win thanks to a last-minute goal from Marcelo Weigandt.

De Paul makes debut as Messi leads Miami to Leagues Cup win

The Argentine bagged two assists in a narrow victory, including the pass for a last-second winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time

'Eggs of MLS all in Messi basket' - Gomez calls out league

Gomez said the league is accommodating the Argentine superstar above other considerations, even after recent sanction

Lineker insists Messi is on 'another level' to Ronaldo

Gary Lineker has reignited the eternal football debate by decisively backing Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time, placing him beyond the reach of Cristiano Ronaldo and other footballing icons. The former England striker and long-time presenter of Match of the Day offered his views on the GOAT debate and insisted Messi is on 'another level'.