Who is Messi?
In short
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer playing for Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. He is currently in the news because he is playing his final international match for Argentina against Benin today.
Who they are now
He is the captain of both Inter Miami in Major League Soccer and the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old forward is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him because he is playing his farewell match for the Argentina national team tonight against Benin at the Estadio Monumental.
An example of their work
He has won a record eight Ballons d'Or and was named the All Time Men's World Best Player by the IFFHS in 2025. He also famously scored a hat trick for Argentina in a friendly against the USA at MetLife Stadium.