Football great Lionel Messi remains the centre of attraction in the Argentina squad as the side aims to defend its FIFA World Cup title.

Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad.

As per De Paul, Messi, who also captains Inter Miami, has a double training session as a part of his daily routine, which is beyond his standard commitments with the club.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi, accompanied by Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, was evacuated from the stadium in 25 minutes due to crowd trouble and vandalism in Kolkata

It was the fastest two goals in club history at one minute and 54 seconds.

Lionel Messi offered prayers in Hindu tradition with the chant 'Har Har Mahadev' during his visit to Vantara

Rodrigo de Paul is winning hearts for his gesture towards a young fan during the final leg of Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour of India on Monday in Delhi.

In view of Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's visit to Mumbai on Sunday, the city police are implementing stringent security measures.

Lionel Messi India Goat Tour 2025 Highlights, Day 2: Lionel Messi has arrived at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where he was greeted by India batting great Sachin Tendulkar

Tens of thousands of fans were left disgruntled as Lionel Messi was barely visible from the stands during his 20-minute visit to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.