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Messi No-Show As Miami Topple Hong Kong XI

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
February 04, (THEWILL) - Football icon Lionel Messi left Hong Kong fans disappointed on Sunday, after failing to take to the pitch in a friendly as his club Inter Miami beat a local league XI 4-1. Spectators chanted "refund"...
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Injury Return For Messi As Ronaldo-less Al Nassr Hammer Inter Miami 6-Nil

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
February 01, (THEWILL) - Lionel Messi made a surprise late substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Thursday, despite earlier being ruled out through injury. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner came on in the 83rd minute with his side already...
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Ronaldo Ruled Out Of Al Nassr Friendly Against Messi’s Inter Miami

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
February 01, (THEWILL) - Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature in the exhibition match between his club, Al Nassr and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Thursday, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The much anticipated match was set to see the...
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Messi Claims Third Best FIFA Men’s Player Award

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 16, (THEWILL) - Football icon Lionel Messi has been crowned with the 2023 Best FIFA Men's Player award for the third time, adding to his 2019 and 2022 wins. The Argentina maestro saw off stiff competition from...
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Messi, Ronaldo Included In FIFPRO Nominees For 2024 World XI

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 03, (THEWILL) - The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) has announced the shortlist for the 2024 Men’s World XI awards. The nominations feature 23 of the top-performing players across Europe and the globe over the last year. Lionel...
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Messi’s Barcelona Return In Doubt Despite Laporta Openness

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
December 20, (THEWILL) - Joan Laporta has cast doubt on recent speculation that Lionel Messi could return to the Camp Nou on a short-term loan deal. Addressing the media, the Barcelona President admitted he was unsure if such a...
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Messi Claims Seventh GOAL50 Victory, Tops Haaland, Bellingham

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December 19, (THEWILL) - In a resounding reaffirmation of his unrivalled status in world football, Lionel Messi notched his seventh GOAL50 award, edging past Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham in the 2023 rankings. The announcement made by GOAL.com highlights...
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Messi World Cup Shirts Fetch Record $7.8 At Auction

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
December 14, (THEWILL) - Six football shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's triumphant 2022 World Cup campaign, sold for $7.8 million at auction, setting a new record price for memorabilia related to the football icon. The winning bid...
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Messi, Ronaldo To Renew Rivalry In Saudi Exhibition Tournament

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
December 12, (THEWILL) - Football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will face off once more when Major League Soccer club Inter Miami CF take on Saudi teams Al-Hilal and Al Nassr in January 2023. The matches are...
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Beyond Football: Lionel Messi’s Impact As Time Magazine’s Athlete Of The Year

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
December 06, (THEWILL) - Lionel Messi, the renowned Argentine footballer, has been honoured as the Time Magazine Athlete of the Year for 2023. This recognises Messi's exceptional skills, remarkable achievements, and significant impact on the world of sports and...
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Mended Fences: 1,000 Goals In Sight As Ronaldo and Portugal Reconciliation Takes Shape

Cristiano Ronaldo’s turbulent relationship with the Portugal national team could be heading towards an unexpected reconciliation, with reports suggesting the veteran forward may return for one final international chapter as he closes in on the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
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