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Vinicius Jr told he's 'far from' Messi and Ronaldo

Despite being a leading figure at Santiago Bernabeu, Vinicius Jr is reportedly missing a vital ingredient required to join the pantheon of footballing greats. Former Brazil and Atletico Madrid defender Joao Miranda has offered a stinging appraisal of the Brazilian winger’s standing in the global game. The Real Madrid star has been told he is still a long way off reaching the legendary heights of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

MLS genie! Messi grants wondergoal wish as boss ‘rubs the lamp’

Lionel Messi played the role of the ultimate genie for interim manager Guillermo Hoyos, delivering a magical late goal to grant Inter Miami a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids. Hailing the Argentine's match-winning brilliance, Hoyos quipped that he simply "rubbed the lamp" to secure a crucial three points in the club's first game of the post-Javier Mascherano era.

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📽️ | More magic from Messi! Top corner winner for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi proved once again why he remains the most clinical player in world football, producing a moment of pure inspiration to secure all three points for Inter Miami. The Argentine maestro produced a moment of individual brilliance to settle a five-goal thriller, guiding his side to a dramatic victory in a high-stakes encounter against the Colorado Rapids.

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Shearer backs Kane to reach SIXTY goals before season ends

Alan Shearer believes Harry Kane’s scoring form at Bayern Munich places him alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of consistency. The former England striker says the Bayern forward could reach 60 goals this season if his current run continues.

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Messi, Argentina sued for failing to appear in Venezuela friendly

A Miami-based events company has filed a suit against Lionel Messi and the Argentine football federation after the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was rested in a friendly last year. Messi opted not to play in the exhibition against Venezuela, and VID Music Group claim that Messi promised to play a minimum of 30 minutes in the fixture - unless he was injured.

Messi completes purchase of Spanish club in surprise move

Lionel Messi has officially completed the purchase of Spanish club UE Cornellà. The Inter Miami superstar, who spent two decades in La Liga with Barcelona, has acquired full ownership of the Tercera RFEF side to further solidify his legacy in the region of Catalonia.

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How Messi completed football at the 2022 World Cup

In the winter of 2022, under the lights of Lusail, Lionel Messi finally realised the dream he'd carried with him his entire life. After years of unrelenting pressure, bitter heartbreak and agonising near-misses, Argentina’s captain rose above expectation on football’s grandest stage to deliver his country the perfect ending - and to fulfill his own destiny. Welcome to the latest episode of Icons - a GOAL podcast that revisits the last 10 World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life.

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Mbappe matches Benzema and breaks Messi record as Madrid crash out

Kylian Mbappe has firmly etched his name into the history books of European football once again following a record-breaking night for Real Madrid. The forward took centre stage during the Champions League quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich to surpass a mark previously held by Lionel Messi.

Two blunders and a record-breaking run: Neuer experiences a rollercoaster ride

It is not yet clear how much longer Manuel Neuer will continue to play. Should he stay at FC Bayern for another year, he stands to set a historic record.

Javier Mascherano steps down as Inter Miami head coach

Javier Mascherano has stepped down as head coach of Inter Miami, the club confirmed Tuesday afternoon. In a statement, Mascherano said he stepped away for "personal reasons." The Argentine, a close friend of star Lionel Messi, won MLS Cup with the Herons in 2025, a first in franchise history, and had been in charge since the end of 2024.

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Ronaldo warned off MLS transfer because he doesn't have Messi 'magic'

Former New York Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips has warned Cristiano Ronaldo against moving to Major League Soccer. Wright-Phillips believes the Al-Nassr forward may struggle to replicate the "magic" still shown by Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and could risk damaging his legacy.

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are still seeking their first win at their new stadium.

Berterame breaks MLS cold spell, but Messi's Miami settle for draw

German Berterame finally got among the goals and Inter Miami created chances aplenty, but defensive lapses cost them in an enthralling 2-2 draw with New York Red Bulls. Lionel Messi, too, was uncharacteristically quiet, yet the visitors offered plenty of attacking quality and were good value for the result.

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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