Lionel Messi

Unstoppable at 39: Brace, 936 career goals, and MLS history

The Argentine scored twice in Inter Miami's 3-1 win over Atlanta, reaching 25 league goals to lead the scoring chart. Will he surpass Ronaldo? His coach is convinced: "He'll reach 1,000 goals."

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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal in Argentina v Austria - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - June 22, 2026
Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after losing the World Cup final.

Lionel Messi to play final match for Argentina in Buenos Aires farewell

Lionel Messi will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina against Benin in Buenos Aires, ending an international career that included a World Cup and two Copa América titles.

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Tai Baribo #9 of DC United chases down the ball against St. Louis CITY FC at Audi Field on May 16, 2026 in Washington; illustrative.

'Messi will take MLS Golden Boot, that does not interest me,' Israeli star soccer striker to 'Post'

'When an Israeli player succeeds, it opens the door for others,' Tai Baribo told The Jerusalem Post, adding that his personal focus is on reaching the playoffs and his own scoring targets.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after losing the World Cup final.

Messi announces retirement from international soccer, says decision taken following father's death

"It was a decision that hurt - and still hurts deep down - but I understand that the time has come," Messi shared in a handwritten letter posted on Instagram.

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Argentina’s national soccer team will play in Israel despite BDS pressure

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel has launched a campaign to stop the June 9 match, including sending letters to Argentine sports figures.

APRIL 30, 2018ByJTA
Argentina's Lionel Messi