<?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>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:48:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/lionel_messi" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:44:40 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[Paulo Dybala Ruled Out of Lionel Messi’s Argentina Farewell ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina will miss Lionel Messi’s final Argentina match against Benin on October 6. AS Roma decided not to release the 32-year-old Dybala and 28-year-old Molina because of the long journey and their busy club schedule. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/oct/01/paulo-dybala-ruled-out-of-lionel-messis-argentina-farewell?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/oct/01/paulo-dybala-ruled-out-of-lionel-messis-argentina-farewell?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:44:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/dybala_ruled_out_messi_argentina_farewell_world_soccer_talk.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Could Retire From Football at the End of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi could retire from professional football at the end of 2026 despite having an Inter Miami contract until 2028. A report from Footy Headlines claims the 39-year-old is considering the decision, though there is no official confirmation.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/30/lionel-messi-could-retire-from-football-at-the-end-of-2026?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/30/lionel-messi-could-retire-from-football-at-the-end-of-2026?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:51:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_inter_miami_2026_goalcom.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Di Maria Inspires Rosario Central to Super Cup Victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosario Central won the Supercopa Internacional after defeating Estudiantes 3-1, securing their 14th major title. Estudiantes scored after just 53 seconds through Alexis Castro, but Ángel Di María struck twice, including a superb free-kick and a penalty, to complete the comeback. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/28/di-maria-inspires-rosario-central-to-super-cup-victory?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/28/di-maria-inspires-rosario-central-to-super-cup-victory?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:02:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/di_maria_rosario_central_super_cup_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms Portugal Future After 2026 World Cup ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he plans to continue playing for Portugal after the 2026 World Cup. The 41-year-old said he still believes he can help the national team through goals and experience. His decision differs from Lionel Messi, who announced his Argentina retirement on August 31. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/25/cristiano-ronaldo-confirms-portugal-future-after-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/25/cristiano-ronaldo-confirms-portugal-future-after-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:24:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_confirms_portugal_future_after_2026_world_cup.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morgan Rogers Picks Cristiano Ronaldo Ahead of Lionel Messi and Neymar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea star Morgan Rogers has named Cristiano Ronaldo as his personal favourite ahead of Lionel Messi and Neymar. Rogers said Ronaldo and Messi remain the top 2, while placing Neymar third. The 24-year-old has started the season with 3 goals and 4 assists in 7 appearances.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/25/morgan-rogers-picks-cristiano-ronaldo-ahead-of-lionel-messi-and-neymar?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/25/morgan-rogers-picks-cristiano-ronaldo-ahead-of-lionel-messi-and-neymar?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:21:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/morgan_rogers_picks_cristiano_ronaldo_ahead_of_lionel_messi_and_neymar.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Unveils Special Argentina Jersey for Farewell Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi has unveiled a special Argentina jersey for his October 6 farewell match against Benin at the Monumental. The 39-year-old has made 207 appearances, scored 125 goals and provided 68 assists for Argentina. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/23/lionel-messi-unveils-special-argentina-jersey-for-farewell-match?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/23/lionel-messi-unveils-special-argentina-jersey-for-farewell-match?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:52:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_special_argentina_jersey_farewell_match_beinsports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal’s Trophy Count Puts Messi and Ronaldo in the Shade]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 19, Lamine Yamal has already won 8 major trophies, including 3 La Liga titles, 2 Spanish Super Cups, a Copa del Rey, Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi had 5 major team honours plus the 2005 U-20 World Cup at the same age, while Cristiano Ronaldo had 2 trophies. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/14/lamine-yamals-trophy-count-puts-messi-and-ronaldo-in-the-shade?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/14/lamine-yamals-trophy-count-puts-messi-and-ronaldo-in-the-shade?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:22:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lamine_yamals_trophy_count_puts_messi_and_ronaldo_in_the_shade.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Fire and Inter Miami Play Out 1-1 Draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Fire and Inter Miami played out a 1-1 draw at Soldier Field. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Casemiro equalised in the 43rd minute from Lionel Messi’s corner. Miami dominated with 16 shots and 1.17 xG, but could not find a winner. Chicago moved to fourth.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/11/chicago-fire-and-inter-miami-play-out-1-1-draw?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/11/chicago-fire-and-inter-miami-play-out-1-1-draw?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:43:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/chicago_fire_and_inter_miami_play_out_1_1_draw.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi Expands His Football Ownership Portfolio in Spain ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi is set to acquire a majority stake in Spanish second division club Eldense, subject to approvals and due diligence. The move would give him ownership of 2 Spanish clubs after buying fifth tier UE Cornella in April. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/10/messi-expands-his-football-ownership-portfolio-in-spain?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/10/messi-expands-his-football-ownership-portfolio-in-spain?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:04:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_expands_football_ownership_portfolio_spain_yahoo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Once Rated the Golden Shoe Above the Ballon d'Or ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo won 5 Ballon d'Or awards and 4 European Golden Shoes during his career. In 2015, he said the Golden Shoe was more important to him because scoring goals was an attacker's main job. Ronaldo later stopped at 4 Golden Shoes, while Lionel Messi won 6, alongside his record.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/09/cristiano-ronaldo-once-rated-the-golden-shoe-above-the-ballon-dor?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/09/cristiano-ronaldo-once-rated-the-golden-shoe-above-the-ballon-dor?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:20:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_once_rated_the_golden_shoe_above_the_ballon_dor.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landon Donovan Refuses to Choose Between Messi and Ronaldo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landon Donovan refused to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the GOAT debate, saying he would take both. The USMNT legend, who has 157 international appearances and 57 goals, praised Ronaldo’s incredible physical ability and recalled Messi dribbling past four defenders.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/08/landon-donovan-refuses-to-choose-between-messi-and-ronaldo?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/08/landon-donovan-refuses-to-choose-between-messi-and-ronaldo?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:48:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_cristiano_ronaldo_landon_donovan_yahoo_sport.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Tevez Plans Special Messi and Ronaldo Reunion ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Tevez is planning a farewell match at Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera in December, with around 60 footballers expected to participate. The 42 year old hopes to bring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo together for the event. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/07/carlos-tevez-plans-special-messi-and-ronaldo-reunion?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/07/carlos-tevez-plans-special-messi-and-ronaldo-reunion?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:38:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/tevez_messi_ronaldo_reunion_plans_yahoo.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina to Honour Messi With 10th Minute Tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AFA will pause all men’s and women’s domestic matches in the 10th minute this weekend for a minute of applause honouring Lionel Messi.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/06/argentina-to-honour-messi-with-10th-minute-tribute?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/06/argentina-to-honour-messi-with-10th-minute-tribute?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:15:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_nbc_news.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messis Argentina Farewell Exposes Fake Ronaldo Tribute ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi ended his 21 year Argentina career on August 31, 2026, finishing as the nation’s record holder with 207 caps and 125 goals. His trophy haul includes the 2021 Copa America, 2022 Finalissima, 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa America.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/02/messis-argentina-farewell-exposes-fake-ronaldo-tribute?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/02/messis-argentina-farewell-exposes-fake-ronaldo-tribute?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:40:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_football_team_Bumppy.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Retires From International Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi, 39, has announced his retirement from international football after leading Argentina to the 2026 World Cup final. Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in July after winning the 2022 World Cup against France.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/01/lionel-messi-retires-from-international-football?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/sep/01/lionel-messi-retires-from-international-football?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:42:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_yahoo_sports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[33,000 Messi Fans Set to Receive Ticket Refunds ]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured refunds for 33,000 fans who bought tickets for Lionel Messi’s chaotic Yuva Bharati Stadium event. Tickets were priced at INR 4,000 and INR 6,000. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/31/33000-messi-fans-set-to-receive-ticket-refunds?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/31/33000-messi-fans-set-to-receive-ticket-refunds?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:46:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_fans_ticket_refunds_india_today.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Villa Remembers Barcelona’s Golden Generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Villa has looked back fondly on Barcelona’s 2010/11 season, calling it one of the most beautiful periods of his career. He praised a generation filled with players who later won the World Cup and highlighted Lionel Messi’s presence as a major reason behind their strength.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/28/david-villa-remembers-barcelonas-golden-generation?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/28/david-villa-remembers-barcelonas-golden-generation?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:20:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/david_villa_lionel_messi_barcelona_fc_barcelona.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Nears Unwanted Club Career Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi is enduring a rare difficult spell with Inter Miami after returning from the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine has gone 4 consecutive games without a win and is now one match away from matching his longest winless run, set in 2013 with Barcelona. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/26/lionel-messi-nears-unwanted-club-career-record?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/26/lionel-messi-nears-unwanted-club-career-record?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:02:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_unwanted_club_career_record_india_today.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Scores After Father’s Death as Inter Miami Draw 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father Jorge’s death as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union. Messi struck in the 26th minute, taking his MLS tally to 13 goals. Philadelphia responded through Indiana Vassilev and Neil Pierre.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/21/lionel-messi-scores-after-fathers-death-as-inter-miami-draw-2-2?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/21/lionel-messi-scores-after-fathers-death-as-inter-miami-draw-2-2?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:07:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_inter_miami_philadelphia_union_rfi.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerala GST Department Targets 3 Officials Over Rs 22 Crore Tax Lapses in Argentina Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kerala GST Department has issued charge memos to 3 officials over alleged lapses in recovering tax linked to the 2025 Reporter Broadcasting Company Argentina deal. Nearly Rs 22 crore was assessed as payable, but effective recovery action was reportedly delayed.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/18/kerala-gst-department-targets-3-officials-over-rs-22-crore-tax-lapses-in-argentina-deal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/18/kerala-gst-department-targets-3-officials-over-rs-22-crore-tax-lapses-in-argentina-deal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:59:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_social_news_xyz.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Misses Penalty as Nashville Thrash Inter Miami 4-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi missed a penalty as Inter Miami suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Nashville in a top of the table MLS clash. Andy Najar opened the scoring before Telasco Segovia equalized with Messi’s assist. Hany Mukhtar scored twice, while Sam Surridge added another. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/17/lionel-messi-misses-penalty-as-nashville-thrash-inter-miami-4-1?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/17/lionel-messi-misses-penalty-as-nashville-thrash-inter-miami-4-1?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:11:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_misses_penalty_nashville_4_1_inter_miami_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar Offers Messi Support Following His Father’s Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neymar sent an emotional message to Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who died in Rosario at age 68. Neymar commented on Messi’s tribute, offering strength to him and his family.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/14/neymar-offers-messi-support-following-his-fathers-death?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/14/neymar-offers-messi-support-following-his-fathers-death?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:12:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/neymar_lionel_messi_argentina_brazil_dailysports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Opens Up on Fathers Death and World Cup Struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi paid tribute to his father Jorge, who died on August 7 after a long illness. The 39 year old revealed his father urged him to play one final World Cup. Messi wanted to win it for him but struggled physically. He also spoke about their lifelong bond.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/13/lionel-messi-opens-up-on-fathers-death-and-world-cup-struggles?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/aug/13/lionel-messi-opens-up-on-fathers-death-and-world-cup-struggles?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:04:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_opens_up_on_fathers_death_and_world_cup_struggles.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo Hoyos Compares Lionel Messi’s Stunning Volley to a Picasso Masterpiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi marked his first start for Inter Miami after the 2026 World Cup with two goals in a Leagues Cup win over Atletico de San Luis. 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The 24-year-old praised 19-year-old Lamine Yamal but admitted matching Lionel Messi's level is difficult.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/24/karim-adeyemi-backs-lamine-yamal-while-chasing-champions-league-success-at-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/24/karim-adeyemi-backs-lamine-yamal-while-chasing-champions-league-success-at-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/karim_adeyemi_lamine_yamal_fc_barcelona.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain Edge Argentina in Extra Time to Lift Second FIFA World Cup Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win their second FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Luis de la Fuente's side dominated throughout, restricting Argentina to just two shots in 120 minutes.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/20/spain-edge-argentina-in-extra-time-to-lift-second-fifa-world-cup-title?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/20/spain-edge-argentina-in-extra-time-to-lift-second-fifa-world-cup-title?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:30:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/spain_football_team_fifa_world_cup_2026_edge_argentina.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Backs Argentinas Fighting Spirit Before World Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina captain Lionel Messi praised his team's resilience after their 2-1 comeback win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal. 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Anthony Gordon gave England the lead in the 55th minute, but Enzo Fernandez equalised in the 85th. 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The incident happened before a Swiss free kick, with Messi objecting to the referee's approach.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/13/lionel-messi-confronts-referee-during-argentinas-world-cup-quarterfinal-win?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jul/13/lionel-messi-confronts-referee-during-argentinas-world-cup-quarterfinal-win?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:56:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_confronts_referee_fifa_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item></channel></rss>