Lionel Messi's family tree: Meet the wife, kids, parents and more about soccer legend's roots

For a star of his caliber — undoubtedly one of soccer's all-time greats — Lionel Messi keeps plenty of parts about his life fairly private. While Argentina's captain spends most of his time in the public eye,

Soccer-extended Indian summer brings Messi back to the summit again

By Nick Mulvenney NEW YORK, July 18 (Reuters) - When Argentina lost the 2016 Copa America final at MetLife Stadium, a heartbroken Lionel Messi tearfully announced his retirement from international football with the words "I've done all I can".
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Lionel Messi's electric World Cup performance should lead more American soccer fans to embrace MLS

Lionel Messi has become more efficiently productive for the Argentina national team since joining Inter Miami and Major League Soccer. Those Americans who refuse to embrace MLS are 90 minutes away from possibly seeing him lift the World Cup trophy.

10 pieces of Lionel Messi gear every soccer fan should own

Lionel Messi and Argentina are set to play England in a World Cup semifinal match. The article highlights various types of Messi-themed merchandise for fans to purchase. The semifinal match is scheduled for today,
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Lionel Messi is often called the GOAT. 5 reasons why fans think so

There have been dozens of stellar soccer players over the years, from David Beckham to Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane. But Lionel Messi is often referred to as the GOAT or "Greatest Of All Time." And there are plenty of reasons and ...
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Messi scores Inter Miami's first goal at Nu Stadium, Suárez salvages draw

Lionel Messi may not have scored the first goal at Inter Miami’s new Nu Stadium, but he scored the home club’s first goal. Four minutes after Guilherme Biro spoiled Inter Miami’s party with a sixth-minute header from a corner kick, Messi answered to ...
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The family behind football legend Lionel Messi: Wife Antonela Roccuzzo and three sons

Soccer star Lionel Messi’s family is total goals. The FIFA World Cup winner met his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, when the two were children, before reconnecting in 2005. The couple went on to welcome their eldest son, Thiago, in 2012. In 2015, Messi and ...

From hometown sweethearts to soccer power couple: Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo's relationship timeline

Lionel Messi and wife Antonela Roccuzzo went from childhood sweethearts to soccer power couple, here's their relationship timeline.

Is Lionel Messi a Zionist? The Argentine soccer star’s long history with Jewish and Israeli life, explained

Argentine soccer icon Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, has built one of football’s most decorated careers. Throughout his illustrious career, Messi has cultivated a measured public image,