<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Lionel Messi. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Lionel Messi News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:44:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/lionel_messi" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:43:52 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Sourav Ganguly Applauds Argentina's Stunning World Cup Fightback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised Argentina's remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Trailing 2-0, the defending champions scored three goals in just 13 minutes to seal a quarter-final berth. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/09/sourav-ganguly-applauds-argentinas-stunning-world-cup-fightback?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/09/sourav-ganguly-applauds-argentinas-stunning-world-cup-fightback?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:43:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sourav_ganguly_argentina_world_cup_fightback_world_soccer_talk.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Was the VAR Decision That Changed Argentina vs Egypt?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions over VAR dominated the discussion after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/08/what-was-the-var-decision-that-changed-argentina-vs-egypt?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/08/what-was-the-var-decision-that-changed-argentina-vs-egypt?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:20:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/argentina_vs_egyp_fifa_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi Inspires Argentinas Epic Comeback to Reach World Cup Quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina staged a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt after trailing 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash. Lionel Messi bounced back from a missed penalty with a goal and an assist, while Cristian Romero and Enzo Fernández completed the turnaround.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/08/messi-inspires-argentinas-epic-comeback-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/08/messi-inspires-argentinas-epic-comeback-to-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:15:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_football_team_fifa_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Teams Up With Tom Holland in Spider Man Promo Amid Record World Cup Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football icon Lionel Messi joined Tom Holland in a promotional video for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, where the pair swing across the city as Spider Man. The crossover arrives during Messi's outstanding 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, where he has scored 6 goals, including a hat trick and a brace.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/01/lionel-messi-teams-up-with-tom-holland-in-spider-man-promo-amid-record-world-cup-run?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/01/lionel-messi-teams-up-with-tom-holland-in-spider-man-promo-amid-record-world-cup-run?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:23:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_teams_up_with_tom_holland_in_spider_man_promo_amid_record_world_cup_run.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Still Inspiring the World, Says Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri praised football's biggest stars, saying Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Alexander Isak, and Viktor Gyökeres have all delivered at the FIFA World Cup 2026. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/25/lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-still-inspiring-the-world-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/25/lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-still-inspiring-the-world-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:33:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_ronaldo_inspiring_world_sunil_chhetri_bbc.scorimg.png" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi's 39th Birthday Brings Emotional Surprise From Argentina Teammates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday with a heartfelt surprise from his Argentina teammates, who each wore a custom T-shirt featuring a unique photo with their captain. The squad also presented him with a special cake during the celebrations. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/25/lionel-messis-39th-birthday-brings-emotional-surprise-from-argentina-teammates?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/25/lionel-messis-39th-birthday-brings-emotional-surprise-from-argentina-teammates?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:30:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_39th_birthday_argentina_teammates_surprise_sun.scorimg.jpg" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi Creates World Cup History With Record-Breaking Goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi added another milestone to his legendary career by becoming the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. Playing in his sixth World Cup at the age of 38, the Argentine star surpassed Miroslav Klose and Marta's records with a stunning goal after missing an early penalty. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/23/messi-creates-world-cup-history-with-record-breaking-goal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/23/messi-creates-world-cup-history-with-record-breaking-goal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:33:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_world_cup_history_record_goal_cnn.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Eyes World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Face Austria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina will take on Austria in a key FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Both teams began their campaigns with victories. Lionel Messi, who scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, has 16 World Cup goals and needs 1 more to surpass record.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/22/lionel-messi-eyes-world-cup-scoring-record-as-argentina-face-austria?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/22/lionel-messi-eyes-world-cup-scoring-record-as-argentina-face-austria?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:47:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_eyes_world_cup_scoring_record_as_argentina_face_austria.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal Joins Pele and Messi in World Cup Milestone as Spain Beat Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain returned to winning ways at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a convincing 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal in the 11th minute on his first World Cup start. At 18 years and 343 days, he became the eighth youngest scorer in tournament history.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/22/lamine-yamal-joins-pele-and-messi-in-world-cup-milestone-as-spain-beat-saudi-arabia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/22/lamine-yamal-joins-pele-and-messi-in-world-cup-milestone-as-spain-beat-saudi-arabia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:41:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lamine_yamal_joins_pele_and_messi_in_world_cup_milestone_as_spain_beat_saudi_arabia.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi Family Requests Privacy as Jorge Messi Recovers from Health Issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Lionel Messi confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, 68, is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed health issue and is recovering positively. They urged the public to avoid believing rumours and respect the family's privacy. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/19/messi-family-requests-privacy-as-jorge-messi-recovers-from-health-issue?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/19/messi-family-requests-privacy-as-jorge-messi-recovers-from-health-issue?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:54:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/jorge_messi_health_recovery_family_privacy_hello.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychologist Reveals 5 Mental Traits Behind Football’s Biggest Stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sports psychologist has highlighted 5 key mental skills that can influence success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These include disruption, attentional fitness, controlled mind wandering, resilience, and tactical creativity. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/19/psychologist-reveals-5-mental-traits-behind-footballs-biggest-stars?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/19/psychologist-reveals-5-mental-traits-behind-footballs-biggest-stars?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:52:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/psychologist_5_mental_traits_football_stars_tribal_football.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcel Reed Presents Texas A&M Jersey to Lionel Messi at Kyle Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed shared a memorable moment with football icon Lionel Messi after Argentina’s 2-0 friendly win over Honduras at Kyle Field. Reed gifted Messi a maroon Texas A&M jersey bearing his name and number 10. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/08/marcel-reed-presents-texas-am-jersey-to-lionel-messi-at-kyle-field?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/08/marcel-reed-presents-texas-am-jersey-to-lionel-messi-at-kyle-field?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:26:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/marcel_reed_presents_texas_am_jersey_to_lionel_messi_at_kyle_field.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina Eye Historic World Cup Defence as Messi Nears Farewell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina are preparing to defend their FIFA World Cup crown at the 2026 tournament, with Lionel Messi expected to make his sixth and final World Cup appearance at age 39. The 2022 champions aim to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the title.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/argentina-eye-historic-world-cup-defence-as-messi-nears-farewell?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/argentina-eye-historic-world-cup-defence-as-messi-nears-farewell?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:31:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_eye_historic_world_cup_defence.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi Tour Controversy Sees Ex Bengal Sports Minister Summoned Over Salt Lake Chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have summoned former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas for questioning on June 5 over the 2025 Messi fiasco at Salt Lake Stadium. The move follows organiser Satadru Dutta’s complaint alleging ticket malpractice, security breaches and vandalism disrupted Lionel Messi December 13 event.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/03/messi-tour-controversy-sees-ex-bengal-sports-minister-summoned-over-salt-lake-chaos?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/03/messi-tour-controversy-sees-ex-bengal-sports-minister-summoned-over-salt-lake-chaos?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:39:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_tour_controversy_bengal_sports_minister_summoned_ndtv_sports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal Dismisses the Messi and Ronaldo Comparisons from Himself Ahead of 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal distances himself from comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying his goal is to stand alongside them rather than replace them. At just 18, the Spain and Barcelona star wants to create his own legacy and sees the 2026 World Cup as a major opportunity to prove himself.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/01/lamine-yamal-dismisses-the-messi-and-ronaldo-comparisons-from-himself-ahead-of-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/01/lamine-yamal-dismisses-the-messi-and-ronaldo-comparisons-from-himself-ahead-of-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:29:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/diego-simeone-downplays-lamine-yamal-hype-after-atletico-win.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Statue in Kolkata Declared Unsafe After Swaying Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 70 foot statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata is set to be removed after engineers found it unsafe. Installed in Lake Town during Messi’s Dec. 2025 India tour, the fibreglass and iron structure reportedly began swaying in strong winds. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/lionel-messi-statue-in-kolkata-declared-unsafe-after-swaying-concerns?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/lionel-messi-statue-in-kolkata-declared-unsafe-after-swaying-concerns?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:38:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_statue_kolkata_unsafe_swaying_nbc_news.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Suffers Hamstring Fatigue Ahead of World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inter Miami confirmed that Lionel Messi is dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring after leaving the match against Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute. The 38 year old forward underwent medical tests on Monday, with the club stating his return will depend on recovery progress.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/26/lionel-messi-suffers-hamstring-fatigue-ahead-of-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/26/lionel-messi-suffers-hamstring-fatigue-ahead-of-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 09:11:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_suffers_hamstring_fatigue_ahead_of_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luiz Felipe Scolari Explains Why He Always Backed Cristiano Ronaldo Over Lionel Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari revealed why he always voted for Cristiano Ronaldo instead of Lionel Messi in Ballon d’Or polls. Scolari called Messi a natural genius but said Ronaldo became a genius through hard work and dedication.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/25/luiz-felipe-scolari-explains-why-he-always-backed-cristiano-ronaldo-over-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/25/luiz-felipe-scolari-explains-why-he-always-backed-cristiano-ronaldo-over-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:08:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_lionel_messi_luiz_felipe_scolari.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shakiras World Cup Anthem Gets Messi Speaking English]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shakira released the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Burna Boy on May 23. The video went viral after Lionel Messi surprisingly spoke in English, saying we are ready.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/25/shakiras-world-cup-anthem-gets-messi-speaking-english?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/25/shakiras-world-cup-anthem-gets-messi-speaking-english?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:02:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_shakira_fifa_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Honoured With Street Name in New Jersey Before FIFA World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a street in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, has been renamed Leo Messi Way to honour Lionel Messi. The road lies near a popular Argentine supporters’ cafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/21/lionel-messi-honoured-with-street-name-in-new-jersey-before-fifa-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/21/lionel-messi-honoured-with-street-name-in-new-jersey-before-fifa-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:35:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_fifa_world_cup_2026_honoured_with_street_name_in_new_jersey.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Starts Intense Double Training for 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi is pushing hard for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by following double training sessions with Rodrigo De Paul beyond regular club practice at Inter Miami CF. The 38-year-old has been in top form, scoring 11 goals and providing 4 assists in 12 MLS matches this season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/18/lionel-messi-starts-intense-double-training-for-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/18/lionel-messi-starts-intense-double-training-for-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:56:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_2026_world_cup_appearance_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Surprise Gift Reaches Assam CM as World Cup Buzz Builds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma received a signed No.10 jersey from football icon Lionel Messi and shared his excitement on social media. The special gift came as Messi was also named in the 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary 55-member Argentina squad. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/14/lionel-messi-surprise-gift-reaches-assam-cm-as-world-cup-buzz-builds?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/14/lionel-messi-surprise-gift-reaches-assam-cm-as-world-cup-buzz-builds?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:28:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_surprise_gift_assam_cm_espn.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi felt Uncomfortable During Chaotic Kolkata Tour Stop, Says Organiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Satadru Dutta, organiser of G.O.A.T. India Tour, claimed Lionel Messi felt uncomfortable and claustrophobic during the Kolkata leg of his India visit in December 2025 due to security lapses and crowd chaos.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/12/lionel-messi-felt-uncomfortable-during-chaotic-kolkata-tour-stop-says-organiser?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/12/lionel-messi-felt-uncomfortable-during-chaotic-kolkata-tour-stop-says-organiser?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:35:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_at_kolkata.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Headlines Adidas 2026 FIFA World Cup Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adidas has launched its first major promotional trailer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring football icon Lionel Messi, music star Bad Bunny, and actor Timothée Chalamet. 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Messi earlier visited in 2011, when Mamata Banerjee rose to power after ending the 34-year Left Front rule. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/05/football-fans-connect-messis-bengal-visits-with-political-shifts?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/05/football-fans-connect-messis-bengal-visits-with-political-shifts?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:29:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_west_bengal_visits.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Shines, but Orlando Pulls Off Historic Comeback Against Inter Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his 100th match for Inter Miami CF, Lionel Messi scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists as Miami raced to a 3-0 lead within 33 minutes against Orlando City SC. Martín Ojeda’s hat trick sparked a fightback before Tyrese Spicer netted a stoppage-time winner, sealing Orlando’s dramatic 4-3 victory.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/04/lionel-messi-shines-but-orlando-pulls-off-historic-comeback-against-inter-miami?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/04/lionel-messi-shines-but-orlando-pulls-off-historic-comeback-against-inter-miami?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:13:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel-messi-shines-but-orlando-pulls-off-historic-comeback-against-inter-miami.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Meets Franco Colapinto Ahead of Miami Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formula 1 is set to resume in Miami after the cancellations of the Saudi Arabia and Bahrain races. Argentine driver Franco Colapinto fulfilled a dream by meeting Lionel Messi at Inter Miami’s training center.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/30/lionel-messi-meets-franco-colapinto-ahead-of-miami-grand-prix?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/30/lionel-messi-meets-franco-colapinto-ahead-of-miami-grand-prix?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:05:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel-messi-meets-franco-colapinto-ahead-of-miami-grand-prix.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal Sets New La Liga Record With 3 Monthly Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal made history by winning 3 Player of the Month awards in the 2025-26 La Liga season, a feat never achieved by Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite injury, he finished with 16 goals and 11 assists, outperforming teammates and confirming his dominance throughout the campaign.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/27/lamine-yamal-sets-new-la-liga-record-with-3-monthly-awards?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/27/lamine-yamal-sets-new-la-liga-record-with-3-monthly-awards?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:12:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/lamine-yamal-sets-new-la-liga-record-with-3-monthly-awards.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonela Roccuzzo Builds 20 Million Fortune Alongside Messi Empire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonela Roccuzzo has built an estimated 20 million fortune through fashion wellness, and social media ventures, complementing Lionel Messi's earnings as their combined wealth nears 900 million in 2026.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/24/antonela-roccuzzo-builds-20-million-fortune-alongside-messi-empire?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/24/antonela-roccuzzo-builds-20-million-fortune-alongside-messi-empire?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:31:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/antonela_roccuzzo_lionel_messi.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal Wins Laureus Award and Hails Lionel Messi as the Greatest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal received the Laureus World Youth Athlete award in Madrid, highlighting his rapid rise at FC Barcelona. The 18-year-old called Lionel Messi the greatest ever and his inspiration. Yamal also shared his dream of playing and winning the FIFA World Cup with his national team.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/22/lamine-yamal-wins-laureus-award-and-hails-lionel-messi-as-the-greatest?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/22/lamine-yamal-wins-laureus-award-and-hails-lionel-messi-as-the-greatest?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:52:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lamine_yamal_lionel_messi_fc_barcelona.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item></channel></rss>