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Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has been suspended by two weeks by PSG

Lionel Messi: why Paris St-Germain star been suspended for two weeks

Messi celebrates scoring his 100th goal for Argentina against Curacao

Lionel Messi’s international career and goals so far

Cristiano Ronaldo has the highest following of any athlete on Instagram. (Adobe/Stock/Getty/ graphic by Mark Hall)

Most followed athletes on Instagram - from Ronaldo to Beckham

World Cup winner Messi on shortlist for FIFA Men’s Player of the Year

Lionel Messi hot to win FIFA Best Men’s Player of the YEar 2023

Erling Haaland’s goal-scoring rate compared to Messi and Ronaldo

Cristinao Ronaldo faces Lionel Messi in his Saudi debut. (Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo faces Lionel Messi in Saudi debut

Lionel Messi is likely to be included in the FIFA 23 Team of the Year. (Getty Images)

The ultimate guide to FIFA 23 Team of the Year

Muhammad Ali, Lionel Messi and Serena Williams (Getty Images)

GOAT meaning: what does the term G.O.A.T. mean in sport?

Nusret Goekce, nicknamed Salt Bae, admires the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner’s Trophy (Getty Images)

Salt Bae: meet the celebrity chef pictured celebrating with Argentina

Lionel Messi touches down with World Cup trophy in Argentina

Lionel Messi and World Cup squad return to hero’s welcome in Argentina

Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner’s Trophy. (Getty Images)

Lionel Messi: why Argentina star wore black robe to lift World Cup

Kylian Mbappe’s time for football domination is here

Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina touches the World Cup trophy during the award ceremony

Best final ever? The World Cup’s best; What to look forward

Antonella Roccuzzo has been married to Lionel Messi since 2017. (Getty Images)

Lionel Messi married his childhood sweetheart in 2017

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game and a hat-trick from the penalty spot in extra time during the FIFA World Cup final at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot after World Cup final hat-trick

Will Lionel Messi retire from international football?

Martinez was awarded the World Cup Golden Glove after his penalty shoot-out heroics against France. (Getty Images)

‘No, don’t do that, Emi’ - what Martinez did with Golden Glove award

Argentina captain Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup after victory over France in the final.

Watch: Lionel Messi in profile - the world’s greatest footballer

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to historic World Cup win over France

Emiliano Martinez of Argentina after helping Lionel Messi win the World Cup. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Explainer What were the awards given out after World Cup final?

The World Cup has been won by eight different nations in its 92-year history (Images: Getty)

Every World Cup winning nation from 1930 to the present day

World Cup highlights include England winning World Cup 1966, Diego Maradona’s hand of god and Brazil winning World Cup (Getty Images)

Put your football knowledge to the test with our World Cup quiz

Argentian will take on France in the World Cup final. (Getty Images)

Who will win World Cup 2022? Argentina and France records compared

Messi and Alvarez for Argentina at Lusail Stadium in semi-final

Ticket costs for World Cup final between Argentina and France

PSG’s Mbappe and Messi will meet in Sunday’s final

Argentina vs France: how to watch Qatar World Cup final 2022

Who will get their hands on this in December? (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Who has won the World Cup most ahead of France v Argentina final?

Lionel Messi celebrates after setting up Julian Alvarez’s second for Argentina (PA)

Messi’s magic fires Argentina past Croatia to World Cup final

Argentina celebrate penalty shoot-out win over the Netherlands

How to watch Argentina vs Croatia in World Cup semi-final

Croatia face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final (Getty Images)

Four teams are battling it out for World Cup glory

Argentina players celebrate after their win in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Argentina vs Netherlands moments missed:Bob Marley music and many more

Argentina will face Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-final. (getty images)

Your complete guide to Netherlands v Argentina

In his last World Cup, Messi has scored three goals and provided one assist for Argentina on their route to the last eight - including a stunning strike in the vital group stage victory over Mexico.

Video: Is the Messi and Ronaldo generation over?

Your complete guide to Croatia vs Brazil World Cup quarter-final

Lionel Messi of Argentina applauds fans after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia

Argentina 2 Australia 1: Moments missed as Messi and co progress

Every wanted to play as Lionel Messi in Call of Duty?

Call of Duty: Lionel Messi operator bundle revealed

Lionel Messi of Argentina scored in their shock opening game defeat to Saudi Arabia. (Getty Images)

World Cup 2022: your complete guide to Argentina vs Mexico

Argentina suffered a shock defeat in their World Cup opener. (Getty Images)

World Cup upsets: biggest shocks in FIFA tournament history

Day three of the World Cup saw a major upset for Argentina and defending champions France making the perfect start in the tournament. (Credit: Getty Images)

World Cup 2022 day three: France steamroll Australia

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FIFA World Cup Fantasy’s best player picks & bargain signings

Ronaldo has hit back at criticism from Rooney. (Getty Images)

Wayne Rooney describes Ronaldo actions as ‘an unwanted distraction’

Analysing the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot contenders

Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema are both on shortlist for Ballon d’Or 2022

How to watch Ballon d’Or ceremony and how the voting works

Lionel Messi with six of his seven Ballon d’Or trophies in 2019

Ballon d’Or winner 2022: Results ‘leaked’ and how to watch on TV

Players congratulate Ronaldo on his 700th club goal during United’s fixture against Everton

Cristiano Ronaldo: career goals, age and net worth detailed

Ronaldo Credit: Getty

Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to leave Man Utd in January

FIFA 23 player ratings: how Liverpool, Man City & Tottenham stars rate

PSG’s Champions League record following win over Juventus

Champions League 2022/23: the wonderkids ready to light up Europe

Kylian Mbappé.

Kylian Mbappé: says no to Real Madrid to stay with PSG

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema scored twice at Man City.

Ballon d’Or: ranking best footballers including Benzema and Salah

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United.

PSG will not try to complete Cristiano Ronaldo transfer this summer

Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo: How the elite pair’s stats match up

2020/21 Champions League winners Chelsea play Juventus in Turin tonight, Wednesday 29 September 2021.

Where is the Champions League final 2022? Location of UCL showdown

Neymar Jr was the third highest paid footballer behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021, according to Forbes

Neymar: The Perfect Chaos: Netflix documentary UK release date

Argentine magician Lionel Messi was crowned Ballon d’Or for a seventh time on 3 December 2021 and few would argue with the PSG forward’s nomination. (Pic: Getty)

TOTY FIFA 22: Ultimate XI revealed and full list of nominees

Why the Champions League last 16 draw had to be redone