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Messi, Argentina and Lionel Scaloni

Lionel Messi will be the undoubted GOAT if he can conquer the world with Argentina again

For so long, the narrative around Lionel Messi fixated on his need to win a World Cup in order to be viewed in the same light as Pele and Diego Maradona.

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Will Lionel Messi play at Auburn? It could cost Argentina if he doesn't

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Lionel Messi penalty helps lift Argentina to 3-0 win over Iceland

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Top 10 Players in FIFA World Cup History: Pele, Lionel Messi and More

Blending statistical excellence, iconic performances, and lasting cultural impact, these extraordinary footballers have elevated the World Cup.

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The Historic Pelé Record Lionel Messi Could Break At The 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The Night Messi Completed Football 🇦🇷🐐 No.1 in Best FIFA World Cup™ Moments

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Lionel Messi Scores On Return, Converts Penalty As Argentina Beat Iceland 3-0 To Round Off FIFA World Cup Preparations

Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth FIFA World Cup.

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Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo at 2026 FIFA World Cup? Possible scenarios that could deliver one final showdown

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Messi left out of starting XI in final World Cup warm-up despite Scaloni confirming Argentina return

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Not Maradona, not Messi – this is why Pele is the World Cup’s greatest-ever player

The news is out: the only player to win three tournaments tops our greatest players of all-time World Cup leaderboard. And as Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney explains, nobody epitomised the World

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Lionel Messi overtakes Pelé in all-time free-kick goals list; Juninho, the only man ahead of him

Lionel Messi has taken another step up one of football’s most iconic scoring ladders, moving to 71 career free-kick goals and going clear of Pelé in the all-time list. The Inter Miami and Argentina superstar is now second on the chart, with only ...

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The Pelé record that Leo Messi will aim to break at the World Cup

Lionel Messi has written five golden chapters in World Cup history, reaching glory at Qatar 2022. Now, he is preparing to leave an indelible mark in what will be his sixth and final World Cup appearance,

Kylian Mbappé names his top six players in World Cup history

Kylian Mbappé has named his top six players in World Cup history, with Pelé placed at number one. The France captain’s ranking was shared by Diario Olé and features some of the most celebrated names ever to play in the tournament.

Americans Love Soccer Stars Who Aren’t Made in America

The United States has gone wild over foreign-born players on several occasions. Now the largest World Cup ever is arriving.

Before Messi-mania hit KC for FIFA World Cup, Kansas City welcomed the great Pelé

It’s pretty mind-blowing” to have Argentina and Lionel Messi here, Sporting KC president and CEO Jake Reid said.

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Lionel Messi shows meaningful gift from Neymar with nod to FIFA World Cup legend Pele

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Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate

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Lionel Messi fitness boost! Argentina boss delivers update on GOAT as 2026 World Cup countdown continues

Argentina fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief as Lionel Scaloni has provided a positive fitness update on Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Inter Miami superstar is set to return to action in a final warm-up fixture following a brief spell on the sidelines with a muscle complaint.