<?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>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:25:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/lionel_messi" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:29:31 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[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. The tournament will run from 11 June to 19 July across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/07/lionel-messi-headlines-adidas-2026-fifa-world-cup-trailer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/07/lionel-messi-headlines-adidas-2026-fifa-world-cup-trailer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:13:10 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[Football Fans Connect Messis Bengal Visits With Political Shifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[As counting continued in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, fans on social media linked Lionel Messi’s visits to the state with major political changes. 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><item><title><![CDATA[Thiago Alcântara Picks Iniesta, Lahm and Firmino Over Messi and Salah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thiago Alcântara surprised fans by excluding Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah from his top teammates. He chose Andrés Iniesta from Barcelona, Philipp Lahm from Bayern Munich, and Roberto Firmino from Liverpool.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/20/thiago-alcantara-picks-iniesta-lahm-and-firmino-over-messi-and-salah?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/20/thiago-alcantara-picks-iniesta-lahm-and-firmino-over-messi-and-salah?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:52:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/thiago-alcantara-picks-iniesta-lahm-and-firmino-over-messi-and-salah.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Buys UE Cornella in Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi has taken over Barcelona-based fifth-tier club UE Cornella, though the financial details remain undisclosed. Founded in 1951, the club has produced players like David Raya and Jordi Alba. The move marks Messi’s return to Barcelona, where he built his career before leaving in 2021.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/17/lionel-messi-buys-ue-cornella-in-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/17/lionel-messi-buys-ue-cornella-in-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:37:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_buys_ue_cornella_barcelona_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Faces Fraud Lawsuit Over Missed Friendly Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi faces a fraud lawsuit in Florida as promoter VID alleges losses after he missed a contracted Argentina friendly in 2025. The deal, worth 7m, required him to play 30 minutes, but he skipped one game and featured for Inter Miami the next day. The company claims losses exceeding 1m.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/16/lionel-messi-faces-fraud-lawsuit-over-missed-friendly-match?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/16/lionel-messi-faces-fraud-lawsuit-over-missed-friendly-match?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:37:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/lionel-messi-faces-fraud-lawsuit-over-missed-friendly-match.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Olise Stars for Bayern and Hails Messi as GOAT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Olise continues his brilliant season with Bayern Munich, scoring 17 goals and providing 29 assists across competitions, the best creative return in Europe’s top five leagues. The 24-year-old starred in the 2-1 win over Real Madrid and credited Lionel Messi as his idol.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/15/michael-olise-stars-for-bayern-and-hails-messi-as-goat?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/15/michael-olise-stars-for-bayern-and-hails-messi-as-goat?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:40:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/michael_olise_stars_bayern_hails_messi_goat_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina National Football Team Finalizes Pre-World Cup Friendlies with New Opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team will face the Honduras national football team on June 6 and the Iceland national football team on June 9 before the 2026 World Cup. Originally expected opponents, Serbia, are no longer involved. Both teams have lower FIFA rankings, averaging 85.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/argentina-national-football-team-finalizes-pre-world-cup-friendlies-with-new-opponents?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/argentina-national-football-team-finalizes-pre-world-cup-friendlies-with-new-opponents?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:32:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/argentina_pre_world_cup_friendlies_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé Reaches 14 Goals in UEFA Champions League, Joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in Elite List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé scored his 14th goal of the campaign despite Real Madrid losing 2–1 to Bayern Munich. He became the 7th player to reach this mark, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo still holds the record with 17 goals, leaving Mbappé 3 short of history.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/09/kylian-mbappe-reaches-14-goals-in-uefa-champions-league-joins-lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-in-elite-list?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/09/kylian-mbappe-reaches-14-goals-in-uefa-champions-league-joins-lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-in-elite-list?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:01:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kylian_mbappe_reaches_14_goals_in_uefa.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Claims Deepen Controversy Over Lionel Messis Failed Barcelona Return in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi wanted to return to FC Barcelona in 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, but the move collapsed. Xavi Hernández and former director Mateu Alemany claim president Joan Laporta blocked the deal despite La Liga approval. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/07/new-claims-deepen-controversy-over-lionel-messis-failed-barcelona-return-in-2023?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/07/new-claims-deepen-controversy-over-lionel-messis-failed-barcelona-return-in-2023?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:34:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/new-claims-deepen-controversy-over-lionel-messis-failed-barcelona-return-in-2023.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi and Ronaldo Reunite in Viral LEGO World Cup 2026 Ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo feature together in a LEGO ad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. Titled Everyone Wants a Piece, the video crossed 314 million Instagram views. 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The trio played 67 matches, winning 2 Ligue 1 titles and 1 French Cup, but failed to win the UEFA Champions League.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/kylian-mbappe-rates-messi-above-neymar-and-himself?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/kylian-mbappe-rates-messi-above-neymar-and-himself?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:26:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kylian_mbappe_rates_messi_above_neymar_and_himself.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Messi Shines in Argentinas 5-0 Tribute Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi was left emotional before Argentina’s friendly against Zambia at La Bombonera, possibly his final home appearance. 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Messi left as a free agent to join Paris Saint-Germain on a 2 year deal.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/31/joan-laporta-defends-lionel-messi-exit-decision?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/31/joan-laporta-defends-lionel-messi-exit-decision?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_fifa_world_cup_BBC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Set to Feature in FIFA World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi will play in the FIFA World Cup 2026, confirmed by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni. 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