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The Greatest Soccer Players of All Time Ranked by Height

From 5'1" butterfly fillets to 6'11" behemoths, the world of soccer has seen a wide range of different physical statures impress.

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Who Was Jorge Messi? Lionel Messi's Father and Longtime Agent Dies Aged 68 After Battle With Illness

Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of football icon Lionel Messi, has died aged 68 in Rosario following private battle with illness

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Rodrigo De Paul Leads Tributes to Jorge Messi in Leagues Cup Defeat

The father of Lionel Messi passed away in his hometown of Rosario at the age of 68.

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Lionel Messi's dad Jorge Messi dead at 68

Lionel Messi's dad, Jorge Messi, passed away on Friday (07.08.26) following a long-term illness.

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Jorge Messi cause of death: What happened to Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent who died at 68? A look at his career and role in making his son a football legend

Jorge Messi cause of death: Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent has died at 68. The cause of his death is not known as Messi's family has not issued a statement revealing the cause. Jorge Messi had been receiving treatment for a chronic illness for a long time and died…

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Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, dies aged 68

Jorge Messi was also Lionel Messi’s agent throughout his son’s career

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68

BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) - Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday.

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‘The Pillar’—Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father, Dies Aged 68

Soccer’s G.O.A.T. will carry on without one of the most important people in his life.

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‘Marcelo Bielsa knocked on my parents’ door at 1am to offer me a trial. The streets were empty except for stray dogs’ The extreme methods used to discover Mauricio Pochettino

The USA boss was discovered by Bielsa as a 13-year-old in Rosario

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Could Lionel Messi Leave Inter Miami in 2027?

One of Lionel Messi’s former clubs are not hiding their quest for a reunion.

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Lionel Messi’s former club to try and lure him back in 2027, vice president confirms

Messi has previously said that it would be his ‘dream’ to return to boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi in talks with former club as Argentina legend puts MLS stint on pause: report

Football icon Lionel Messi is reportedly entertaining the prospect of returning to one of his former teams for one last hurrah

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Lionel Messi’s Former Clubs, Two Premier League Teams Beaten to First Messi Cup

There has been a pledge to expand the competition in the years to come.

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Gabriel Heinze: Arsenal's new taskmaster with a big role alongside Mikel Arteta

Latest addition to Arteta’s coaching team is a workaholic who is already making his mark with the Arsenal defence

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Inter Miami Sign Argentina U-20 Talent to Bolster Attack for MLS Cup Run

Mateo Silvetti reunites with Javier Mascherano after making his Argentina U-20 debut under the Herons boss.

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Mateo Silvetti: Who is Inter Miami’s MLS Transfer Window Target?

Inter Miami are hoping to complete the signing of Mateo Silvetti before the end of the MLS transfer window.

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Liga MX Side Acquire Former Real Madrid Champions League-Winning Goalkeeper

Argentinian side Newell’s Old Boys confirmed Keylor Navas will join Pumas in Liga MX.

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Rare Video of Messi as a 9-Year-Old Emerges. The Crowd Called Him ‘Maradona’

From the second he stepped onto a professional pitch, it’s been glaringly obvious that Lionel Messi is special. And not just special in the way that an elite player is, but special in that he’s a bona fide generational talent and likely the greatest to ever do it. And anyone…

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When Did Lionel Messi Start Playing Soccer?

Discover when Lionel Messi began playing soccer, from his childhood in Rosario to joining FC Barcelona’s youth academy. Learn how his legendary journey started.

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Newell's Old Boys 'Working Towards' Signing Inter Miami's Lionel Messi

Newell's Old Boys are 'working towards' signing Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, the Argentine club's President has confirmed.

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Is Lionel Messi Retiring? Here’s What We Know

Is Lionel Messi planning to retire soon? Get the latest updates on his Inter Miami contract, 2026 World Cup ambitions, and what the soccer legend has said about his future.

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Georgi Kinkladze at Boca? European stars who played in South America

Plus: lethal shots on target in high-scoring games, no goals of the month, a Botafogo correction and more

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Lionel Messi's Son Debuts at Argentina Youth Tournament

Lionel Messi's son played for Inter Miami's youth team at Argentina's Newell's Cup tournament.

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Best Argentina defenders

From the nation's first World Cup-winning captain to more modern-day greats, a look at Argentina's best ever defenders...

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Best player presentations after big transfers

Football fans love a big transfer and there have been some special player presentations over the years. A look at some of the best...

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