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Argentina announce call-up for November friendly vs. Angola, with Lionel Messi and four surprise additions
Lionel Messi is part of the Argentina national team squad for the upcoming friendly against Angola in November.
Along with Messi’s eight Ballon d’Or awards to Ronaldo’s five, the Argentine’s World Cup trophy is at the crux of the GOAT conversation in football. The Inter Miami star led La Albiceleste to World Cup glory in 2022, cementing his status for many as the best player to ever lace up a pair of boots.
On December 18, 2022, the Argentina national soccer team made history after a 36-year drought by winning the FIFA World Cup. This achievement was not only a source of joy for all
Lionel Messi will continue playing in the MLS for a few more years after Inter Miami confirmed that the Argentine star signed a contract extension that expires in 2028.
This is likely to be Messi’s last World Cup of an illustrious career that has spanned 21 years. His first appearance on the global stage was all the way back in 2006, and 2026 will be a record-breaking sixth World Cup tournament—Cristiano Ronaldo is set to achieve the same feat with Portugal.
The Inter Miami and Argentina star has a huge presence in the business world, but humbly admits he knows little about it
Lionel Messi discussed career highlights, shared excitement for the 2026 World Cup and received the key to the city at the America Business Forum.
Football fans in India are all set for a historic experience as global icon Lionel Messi is coming to India for ‘The GOAT Tour 2025’, with grand events scheduled in Mumbai on December 14 and Delhi on December 15,