Lionel Messi
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Messi surpasses Daei with 110th goal for Argentina
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Lionel Messi, the goal-scoring legend, surpassed Iran’s Ali Daei with his 110th goal for Argentina.
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Messi awarded FIFA best men’s player of 2023
TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Argentine’s Lionel Messi was found the best men’s player of 2023 in an awarding ceremony in London, according to the International Association of Football Federation (FIFA).
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VIDEO: Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or for best player
TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or for the eighth time after being named the best player in 2023 in a ceremony that took place in Paris, France.
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VIDEO: Chinese fans warmly welcome Messi in Beijing
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Lionel Messi arrives in Beijing to attend his national team’s training camp. The fans of the football superstar welcome him warmly.
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Lionel Messi close to join Inter Miami: report
TEHRAN, Jun 07 (MNA) – The Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi has reportedly agreed to join Inter Miami in the MLS.
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Report:
SA in talks with Messi for lucrative deal after PSG fallout
TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – The government of Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with Argentine forward Lionel Messi and is preparing "the most lucrative salary deal in the history of football."
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Messi to face disciplinary action at PSG over SA trip
TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Lionel Messi is facing disciplinary action – possibly suspension – from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for taking a trip to Saudi Arabia without the club’s permission, French and international media have reported.
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French want to replay 2022 World Cup final
TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – More than 200,000 signatures in France have been collected in support of the petition to replay the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.
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After World Cup win;
Argentina considering Messi’s picture on currency notes
TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Argentina is studying a proposal to place the image of Lionel Messi, captain of the Argentina team and Paris Saint-Germain player, on the Argentine peso after winning the 2022 World Cup.
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Kan'ani congratulates Argentina on winning FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani has congratulated Argentina on its win in the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament.
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2022 WC final: Defending champion vs. the albicelestes
TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The football world is waiting to see if either France, defending champion, or Argentina, the albicelestes, will bring the 2022 World Cup trophy home.
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Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach 2022 World Cup final
TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Argentina produced a stunning performance to outclass Croatia 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup semi-final clash in Qatar on Tuesday.
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Argentina, Poland qualify to World Cup knockout stage
TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Argentina struck twice to beat Poland to qualify for the knock-out stages of the FIFA World Cup tournament on Wednesday.
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Lionel Messi ‘threatened’ by Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez
TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Multiple World Champion boxer Canelo Alvarez threatened Argentina star Lionel Messi after Albiceleste's win against Mexico on Saturday in the World Cup.
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Sardar Azmoun; ‘Iranian Messi’
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Iran national football team forward Sardar Azmoun has been dubbed the "Iranian Lionel Messi". The striker is also considered the most decorated Iranian player in European leagues.
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Lionel Messi tests positive for COVID-19
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Lionel Messi has been tested positive for COVID-19, the Paris Saint-Germain club announced on Sunday.
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VIDEO: Lionel Messi wins a Seventh Ballon d'Or
TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or for a seventh time after being named as the best player in 2021 by France Football.