Lionel Messi

BILBAO, SPAIN - JANUARY 06: Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates with Pedri of Barcelona after he scores his team's second goal during the La Liga Santander match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on January 06, 2021 in Bilbao, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.
Ramon Planes reveals what Messi said after first watching €120m Barcelona star in action
Ramon Planes’ tenure as Barcelona’s head of recruitment may have produced a mixed bag of signings, but one decision continues to shine...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 11: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after the teams 4-3 victory in the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona wonderkid set to inherit number 10 jersey next season
FC Barcelona may have lost their La Liga clash against Villarreal at Montjuic Stadium last night, but the defeat did little to...
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Fabio Capello, Laureus Ambassador, attends the Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 nominations announcement at Real Casa de Correos on March 03, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
‘Still can’t be Messi or Maradona’ – Fabio Capello puts Barcelona wonderkid in the same category as Cristiano Ronaldo
FC Barcelona have earned a lot of praise this season for the quality that they have shown on the pitch. Across several...
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 25: Lionel Scaloni, Head Coach of Argentina looks on prior to the South of American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier between Argentina and Brazil at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on March 25, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Lionel Scaloni names one Barcelona forward among the three best players in the world
With the way they have played this season, FC Barcelona and its players have been receiving a lot of recognition and praise...
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 22: Jorge Sampaoli coach of Flamengo prior the match between Flamengo and America MG as part of Brasileirao 2023 at Maracana Stadium on July 22, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Jorge Sampaoli identifies the ingredients that allow Barcelona to always remain competitive
With the way they have performed in all the competitions they have been competing in, FC Barcelona have generated a lot of...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 26: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after winning the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
17-year-old Barcelona prodigy already eclipses other greats of the game at his age
FC Barcelona are renowned for the quality of players that they have and even develop. For La Blaugrana, it is a recurring...
MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 16: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
Lautaro Martinez gives his opinion on the comparisons between Lionel Messi and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga EA match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Lamine Yamal talks his first UCL semi-final, criticism, fear, comparison with Messi ahead of Barcelona vs Inter Milan
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MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Fabio Capello, Laureus Ambassador, attends the Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 nominations announcement at Real Casa de Correos on March 03, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
‘If Inter could stop Messi’… Fabio Capello downplays Barcelona star Lamine Yamal ahead of crucial UCL clash
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 19: Lionel Messi of Argentina warms up prior to the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Peru at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 19, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
‘Already one of the best players’… Lionel Messi full of praise for €180m-rated Barcelona star
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BEIJING, CHINA - JUNE 15: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the international friendly match between Argentina and Australia at Workers Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Beijing, China.
‘My goal was to come back’… Lionel Messi reveals he wanted to return to Barcelona after winning the World Cup
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 12: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the Spanish Super Cup Final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 12, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
28-year-old Barcelona star has already equaled Lionel Messi’s best UCL season numbers
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 09: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona (L) celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammate Raphinha (R) during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 09, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona winger is now only two goals short of reaching Lionel Messi’s UCL record
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on April 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.
‘Didn’t get along’… Barcelona captain speaks about his complicated relationship with Lionel Messi
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munchen at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 23, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona have a solution to keep Lamine Yamal from going Lionel Messi’s path in one aspect
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GIRONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona FC acknowledge the crowd during the LaLiga match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Girona, Spain.
Barcelona attacking trio nearing a historic scoring record in the UCL currently held by MSN
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on March 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Raphinha on track to break a historical Barcelona record currently held by Lionel Messi
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 13, 2015.
Barcelona hoping to reunite two of their legends next summer – Report
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BEIJING, CHINA - JUNE 15: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the international friendly match between Argentina and Australia at Workers Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Beijing, China.
Barcelona return unlikely for Lionel Messi under Laporta, claims journalist who wrote his biography
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and AS Monaco at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Pau Cubarsi could break this Lionel Messi’s Barcelona record before turning 30 – Report
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