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Barca return ahead of World Cup makes perfect sense for Messi

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner won't be much use to his country next year if he continues to play at a lower level

MLS MVP Rankings: Messi in the hunt, but Dreyer shining bright

GOAL looks at the midseason frontrunners for the 2025 MLS MVP, including reigning award winner Lionel Messi

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Messi nears Miami decision with Barca & Newell's set for snubs

Lionel Messi is reportedly set to snub old clubs Barcelona and Newell's Old Boys as a decision over his Inter Miami contract approaches.

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'House of cards crumbling down' - Gomez warns on Messi exit

The former MLS star reacted to speculation that Messi could be considering MLS exit, warning move would have profound consequences

SDFC's Dreyer named MLS Player of the Month

The San Diego FC forward was voted the MLS Player of the Month for June 2025 after leading the expansion club to a perfect record

'Football won't be the same' - Nani urges fans to enjoy both CR7 & Messi

Former Manchester United and Portugal winger Nani wants fans to enjoy the final years of the glittering careers of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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Messi erased Veron 'doubts' with Club World Cup displays

Ex-Argentina star Juan Sebastian Veron has praised Lionel Messi for his impact at the Club World Cup despite Inter Miami's thrashing by PSG.

Ex-Newell's Old Boys boss slams new Messi stand at home stadium

A former Newell's Old Boys manager has slammed the decision to name the new stand at the club's stadium after Lionel Messi.

📽️ | Messi writes special letter to Barca successor Yamal

Lionel Messi has handed out some crucial advice to Lamine Yamal as the Barcelona wonderkid prepares to take over his iconic No. 10 shirt at Camp Nou.

3 teams, 1 win: Where does MLS go after CWC black eye?

With none of the three MLS teams making an impact at the CWC, what can the league do to improve global competitiveness?

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Report: Inter Miami confident Messi will extend contract

Messi's future been under speculation as he's delayed extending his contract, but Miami are reportedly confident he will re-sign

Messi 'considers' MLS exit ahead of 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi could consider leaving Inter Miami to play in a more competitive league ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Messi and Co. faced humiliation in the Club World Cup round of 16 stage after suffering a 4-0 loss to Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine's current deal expires at the end of 2025 and he has reportedly put fresh contract talks on hold.

MLS Power Rankings: San Diego make Supporters' Shield surge

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Miami tapped out of CWC, but realities were always against them

Miami were never likely to win, and their Club World Cup exit emphasized where MLS sits relative to world football

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'Messi is playing with statues' - Ibrahimovic tears into Inter Miami

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has launched a fiery defence of Lionel Messi after Inter Miami’s humiliating 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup Round of 16, slamming the Major League Soccer side as 'statues' and insisted that the Argentine legend shouldn’t take the blame for a team he claims lacks stars, structure, or understanding of elite football.

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Dembele gets his hands on Messi's ENTIRE Inter Miami kit

Ousmane Dembele did not stop at a shirt swap with Lionel Messi, as the Paris Saint-Germain star walked away with the Inter Miami icon's entire kit.

Frequently asked questions

: Martin Odegaard captains Arsenal and plays either as a central attacking midfielder or as a right-sided interior in the central midfield.
: Martin Odegaard was born in the city of Drammen, located in the Buskerud county of Norway.
: Martin Odegaard dons the No. 8 jersey at Arsenal, previously worn by legends like Freddie Ljungberg and also by his current coach Mikel Arteta.
: Martin Odegaard stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in) and is among the best midfielders in the world.
: Martin Odegaard weighs 68kg (150 lbs). He's got incredible work-rate off the ball, and is blessed with eagle-eyed vision that helps him find teammates via line-breaking passes.
: From 2005 to 2009, Martin Odegaard played for local club Drammen Strong, before joining the Stromgodset academy.
: Martin Odegaard is yet to become a father, but he announced on social media in August 2024 that he is expecting his first child with partner Helene Spilling.
: Martin Odegaard isn't married yet, but has been in a relationship with Helene Spilling, a dancer who won Norway's Strictly Come Dancing show in 2021.

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