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Argentinian national treasure Lionel Messi stands alone at goalscoring pinnacle

Missed penalty merely delayed the inevitable before forward scored the goals to go past Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goals record

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi misses penalty kick with a chance to break the World Cup scoring record with Argentina

Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick in the ninth minute of Argentina’s match against Austria after a video review set up the possibility of him breaking the World Cup scoring record

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi: False Reports of Father’s Death Spark Furious Response

The Argentina forward was in tears during Argentina’s World Cup opener.

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Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as Argentina captain’s father faces health issues

The family of Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi has issued a public statement confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, “is going through a health situation,” amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health. The family asked for “responsibility, prudence and humanity.”

Euronews

Messi Fans Rage at TV Presenter for Announcing His Father's Death Without Verification — 'Disrespect During World Cup'

Fans slammed the report as insensitive as Jorge Messi's family confirmed he is recovering from a health issue.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Lionel Messi's Father Jorge Messi? Everything You Need to Know After Viral Death Rumour

False reports about Jorge Messi's death spread online during Argentina's World Cup campaign, prompting apologies and retractions from media figures.

International Business Times UK

Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity'

Lionel Messi's family has revealed the Argentina captain's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness.

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Lionel Messi’s father recovering from ‘health-related’ issue, family reveal

Messi’s family have confirmed that the Argentina superstar’s father is recovering from a medical issue amid speculation over his condition.

The National (Scotland)

Who is Jorge Messi? Lionel’s father under ‘medical supervision’ for health issue, family say

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi releases statement on father Jorge’s health and criticises media coverage

Messi was pictured in tears following his opening goal at the World Cup

The Independent UK

Mysterious Circumstances Behind Lionel Messi’s Failed Barcelona Return Take New Twist

It’s become increasingly clear that dragging this up now is solely for political point-scoring.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi’s Barcelona Return: Explaining Xavi, Joan Laporta’s Explosive War of Words

Xavi Hernández’s sensational claims about a “done deal” for Lionel Messi’s return have inspired a scathing response from Laporta.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi’s Brutal Snub of Barcelona Boss, ‘Crazy’ Rejected Return Plan Revealed

Joan Laporta has revealed some fascinating details about his fractious relationship with Messi.

Sports Illustrated

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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The Times of India

From Napkin to Greatness! The story behind Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract

Lionel Messi’s first contract with Barcelona is one of the most iconic stories in football history — and it all started on a napkin. In the year 2000, when Messi was just 13 years old, he traveled from Argentina to Barcelona for a trial with the club’s youth academy, La…

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Legendary Messi-signed napkin to be auctioned for £300,000 in March

Learn the fascinating story behind the napkin that kickstarted Lionel Messi's legendary career at Barcelona. Now up for auction, it holds great historical ...

The Guardian - UK

Money and profile, sure, but what does Lionel Messi bring to Miami on the pitch?

With less gifted players around him than at Barcelona, Inter’s defence-shy superstar could struggle with the physicality of MLS

Daily Mirror

Inside Lionel Messi's lucrative Inter Miami contract as club chief explains finer details

The contract which the Argentinian icon is set to sign in MLS includes significantly lucrative commercial tie-ins with major partners including worldwide giants Adidas and Apple

Daily Mirror

Inside Barcelona’s plans for Lionel Messi tribute despite Inter Miami snub

Lionel Messi snubbed a return to Catalonia to pursue a new chapter in the US but it appears that his decision has not affected plans for a landmark tribute in the coming years

FourFourTwo

Barcelona issue 'disrespectful' statement following Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami

The La Liga champions have been criticised for their reaction to the Argentine opting for the MLS

Sports Illustrated

Soccer Fans Ripped Barcelona’s Petty Statement to Lionel Messi

The legend’s longtime club offered him a proposal, but he instead chose MLS’s Inter Miami.

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