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Messi signs three-year extension to remain with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi agreed to a contract extension with Inter Miami through 2028, the club announced Thursday, ending months of speculation over the Argentina superstar's future. It's a significant boost for both club and MLS, whose profiles have grown dramatically since his arrival in 2023. Messi, the 2024 league MVP, is the favorite to repeat this season.

Messi 'very angry' with Laporta and demanded Neymar return

Lionel Messi’s fallout with Barcelona remains one of football’s most controversial chapters. Former vice-president Jordi Mestre has now revealed that Messi was “very, very angry” with club president Joan Laporta over how his exit was handled and wanted Neymar to be brought back after his world-record sale to Paris Saint-Germain. Mestre's revelations shed further light on the internal tensions that defined a turbulent Barca era.

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Pennant on prison & vodka-fuelled night of partying before Arsenal game

Former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has explained how he thought his life was effectively over after being sentenced to three months in prison back in 2005. Speaking on episode nine of the Beast Mode On Podcast, Pennant reveals how he broke down after the shock of being incarcerated had sunk in, while he also discusses how he spent the night partying before his first Premier League start for the Gunners, as well as much, much more.

'Mum meets Leo!' - Beckham shares heartwarming Messi encounter

David Beckham has shared images of the heartwarming moment in which his mother met Inter Miami and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi for the first time. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has been in the United States since 2023, with a stunning move being made to South Florida, but he has only just rubbed shoulders with members of Beckham’s immediate family.

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Gomez rates Vela's 2019 season ahead of Messi's 2025 campaign

Former USMNT star Herculez Gomez sparked debate by saying Carlos Vela's record-setting 2019 campaign was more impressive than Lionel Messi's current Golden Boot-winning season, despite the Argentine's contributing to 48 goals in just 28 appearances. Vela scored 34 goals and contributed to 49 goals in 31 games in 2019.

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📽️ | Kane reveals best player he's played against

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham all earned nods from Harry Kane in an exclusive quickfire question session with GOAL that saw the Bayern Munich striker name the best player he has played against and his boyhood idol. The England captain also picked out the best passer of a ball that he has ever seen and the young talent that he is most excited about watching develop.

'He'll mess you up!' - Messi better equipped for boxing than 'soft' Ronaldo

Lionel Messi has been told he's better equipped for the boxing ring than eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Former WBC men's heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder's ex-trainer Malik Scott has shared his thoughts on the two footballing superstars and how they may fare in the ring if they fancied a change in profession after hanging up their prolific boots.

Ronaldo crowned as most marketable footballer in 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned as the most marketable footballer in the world, ahead of the likes of Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham, in SportsPro's 16th annual ranking. The study, which includes sportspeople from multiple disciplines, named Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton as the most marketable athlete, with Ronaldo finishing fifth overall, ahead of sixth-placed Neymar.

Miami's Lionel Messi wins MLS October Player of the Month

After closing out the MLS regular season on a dominant streak, Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi has been named MLS Player of the Month for October 2025, following a stunning run of five goals and five assists in his last three matches. Thanks to his influence, the Herons finished the month with a perfect record of three wins and no losses, securing third place in the Eastern Conference.

Messi 'nearing the end of wonderful story' in World Cup prediction

Lionel Messi is “nearing the end of a wonderful story”, admits Javier Saviola, but the Argentine GOAT is considered to have one more World Cup left in him. Messi has played cards close to his chest regarding possible involvement at the 2026 finals, but the expectation is that he will form part of the Albiceleste squad when they stage a defence of their global crown next summer.

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Inter Miami superstar Messi sets incredible new MLS record

Lionel Messi has another record to add to his collection, with the history books being rewritten in MLS. The Argentine GOAT continues to deliver magical performances for Inter Miami on a regular basis. The most recent of those saw him net a hat-trick against Nashville, with those heroics earning the South American icon a historic Player of the Matchday award.

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Messi sends message to Argentina U20s after World Cup final defeat

Lionel Messi proved his class once again when sending a heartfelt message to Argentina’s promising youngsters after seeing them suffer an agonising defeat to Morocco in the FIFA U20 World Cup final. The Albiceleste are the current holders of the global crown at senior level and had been hoping to capture another in the youth ranks. Messi has offered his support after seeing that dream crushed in dramatic fashion.

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Messi contract update: ‘Final details’ being thrashed out

An update on Lionel Messi’s contract situation at Inter Miami claims that “final details” are in the process of being thrashed out. It has been reported for some time that the Argentine GOAT is preparing to commit his future to the Herons. They are understandably keen to get a deal done as Messi looks to make history as the first player to claim back-to-back MVP awards in MLS.

Messi seals MLS Golden Boot, Luna lifts RSL to postseason

MLS Decision Day lived up to expectations as teams learned their playoff fates and Messi sent a warning with a hat-trick

Messi seals first MLS Golden Boot with 29 goals

Lionel Messi has claimed Major League Soccer’s Golden Boot, finishing the season with 29 goals to outpace Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge and LAFC’s Denis Bouanga, who each scored 24. It’s the Argentine’s first MLS Golden Boot, after narrowly missing out last year to D.C. United’s Christian Benteke by three goals.

‘The MVP’ - Mascherano praises Messi after dominance in win

Lionel Messi’s hat-trick powered Inter Miami to a 5-2 road win over Nashville SC to close out the MLS regular season in style, securing third place in the Eastern Conference. The Argentine star now sits on 29 goals, strengthening his case for a second straight MVP. The two sides will meet again in the first round of the playoffs.

Frequently asked questions

: Lamine Yamal plays as a right winger as he is a left-footed player who cuts in from the flank, although he is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, too. He is a prolific creator and also possesses a keen eye for goal.
: Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, a municipality in the Barcelona metropolitan area, in Spain.
: Lamine Yamal currently wears the No. 19 jersey at Barcelona, which was worn by his idol Lionel Messi between 2005 and 2008.
: Lamine Yamal stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in). He loves taking on his opponents and is mature beyond his years, even though he's just 17.
: The record-breaking Lamine Yamal weighs 66kg (145 lbs).
: Lamine Yamal spent two years at local club La Torreta, before being scouted being Barcelona in 2014. The teenage sensation then joined the Catalans as a seven-year old and rose through the ranks before making his first-team debut in the 2022-23 season.
: No, Lamine Yamal does not have any children.
: Lamine Yamal went public with influencer girlfriend Alex Padilla as recently as the Euro 2024 final, but the duo have since unfollowed each other on Instagram after the latter was spotted sitting on someone's lap during a livestreamed video, which went viral.

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