Lionel Messi has had a brilliant start to the ongoing 2022-23 season for his club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and has continued his fine form for Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

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Last year saw Lionel Messi being forced to part ways with FC Barcelona. Many closely followed the Messi transfer news, which made heads turn in the football fraternity, before the Argentina captain joined Paris Saint Germain (PSG) as a free agent.

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Lionel Messi scored twice and Argentina dominated Honduras 3-0 on Friday in Miami as the World Cup-bound team continues to fine-tune its game ahead of the upcoming international tournament in Qatar.

Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Honduras 3-0 in Miami

The calendar year is set to end in style with the Qatar World Cup to get underway on November 20. The forthcoming showpiece event will see 32 teams taking part in the competition, which will end on December 18.

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Former FC Barcelona right-back Dani Alves recently offered fans his take on who, he believes, to be the best player in the history of the sport. While discussing his pick for the spot, Alves was asked to make his choice between his former Catalunya teammate Lionel Messi and Pele.

‘Messi changed a generation’- Dani Alves picks the Argentine over Pele as best player in history

Roger Federer, on Thursday (September 15), announced that he will be stepping aside from tennis after the end of this month's Laver Cup. Federer hasn't played a competitive match following his quarter-final exit at Wimbledon 2021.

We will miss seeing you on the court making us enjoy: Lionel Messi all praise for 'genius' Roger Federer

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar all scored as Paris Saint-Germain came from a goal down to win 3-1 at Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday and make it two wins from two in the Champions League group stage.

UEFA Champions League: Messi, Mbappe and Neymar lead charge in PSG's 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa

Bayern Munich star Thomas Mueller was recently asked to pick his favourite between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Two of the greatest footballers of all time, Messi and Ronaldo have enjoyed an epic rivalry over the years and continue to divide fans when it comes to the GOAT debate.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Bayern Munich superstar Thomas Mueller settles the GOAT debate

Two heavyweights will lock horns in the UEFA Champions League group stage fixture when the Lionel Messi-starrer Paris Saint Germain (PSG) will take on the Italian giants Juventus in their first match on Tuesday as the 2022/23 season kicks off with a number of mega clashes in the opening week.

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Swiss maestro Roger Federer's last appearance came in Wimbledon 2021, where he bowed out of the showpiece event in the quarter-finals. Since then, the former World number one has been missing from action.

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Kylian Mbappe latched on to a magical assist from Lionel Messi to score the fastest goal in Ligue 1 history. The PSG duo was in sublime form as they combined well to run riot against Lille in the Ligue 1 clash between the two teams.

WATCH: Lionel Messi's magical assist helps Kylian Mbappe score fastest goal in Ligue 1 history

The Pakistan cricket team visited Dutch football club Ajax's home ground on Saturday (August 20) amid their ongoing tour of the Netherlands for a limited-overs series.

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All is not well between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s star trio of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi. Mbappe reportedly feels only one of Neymar or Messi deserves to stay at the French club as the relationship between the trio seems to be hitting an all-time low.

Kylian Mbappe decides there is only space for one of Lionel Messi or Neymar at PSG - Report

Lionel Messi has paid a steep price for an unsatisfactory debut season with Paris Saint-Germain. The 30-person shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or did not include the football player who is a seven-time winner of the coveted award.

A steep price for leaving Barcelona? Lionel Messi misses out on Ballon d'Or nomination

Lionel Messi can make a sensational return to FC Barcelona next summer as the Spanish club has reportedly already started negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) over re-signing the Argentine legend.

Lionel Messi back to FC Barcelona? Club begins negotiations to sign PSG forward next summer

Lionel Messi stole the show with a stunning goal as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Clermont Foot 5-0 in their Ligue 1 opener on Saturday (August 06). Unlike last season, where Messi struggled to get going, the Argentinian managed to find the back of the net in the very first game of the season this time around and ended up scoring a sublime brace to help PSG get off to a flying start in the new season.

WATCH: Lionel Messi scores stunning bicycle kick goal as PSG thrash Clermont Foot 5-0 in Ligue 1 opener

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) were at their very best as they thrashed Nantes 4-0 to win the Champions Trophy on Sunday (July 31). Neymar scored twice with Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos also chipping in with a goal each to ensure PSG's dominance in a one-sided affair in the Trophee des Champions in Tel Aviv.

WATCH: Messi's young fan removed by security before striker comes to his rescue after PSG's CT win

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United continues to make the headlines. Ever since it was reported that the Portuguese captain isn't willing to stay back at the Red Devils' camp, his agent Jorge Mendes has been on the lookout for a new club where Ronaldo can begin from scratch and keep competing for major titles.

Cristiano Ronaldo eager to exit Man Utd to not lose UCL record to arch-rival Lionel Messi: Report

Marvel Studios' new trailer of much-anticipated 'Black Widow' takes fans on a trip to the past into Natasha Romanoff's journey. The new trailer also plays on fans' nostalgia as the trailer has some major Avengers vibes, from the flashbacks with her and the Avengers to the actual score used in this trailer.

‘We will see’: After Laporta, Barcelona head coach Xavi opens up on Lionel Messi's return to club

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta claimed Lionel Messi's historic chapter at the club is not over yet when asked about the possibility of bringing him back to the club.

'Lionel Messi's chapter at Barcelona not over': Club president Laporta makes bold claim on Argentine's return

Sergio Aguero recalled how he thought FC Barcelona's social media accounts were hacked when the club announced Lionel Messi's exit last year. Messi left his boyhood club FC Barcelona 17 years after making his debut for the senior team in 2003.

'Thought someone hacked Barcelona's account': Sergio Aguero opens up on Lionel Messi's exit from Barca

While Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United continues to remain a mystery for one and all, Lionel Messi is also making heads turn on whether he would stay at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for another year or not.

PSG looking to extend Lionel Messi's stay by a year, Argentina captain to decide post Qatar 2022: Report

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to leave Manchester United this summer having already informed the club that he wants to spend the final few years of his career playing for a club competing in the Champions League.

Can Cristiano Ronaldo join Lionel Messi at PSG? Man Utd star's agent offer CR7 to French club - Report

There is no iota of doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are part of the all-time best footballers' club. The two superstars continue to make wakes and heads turn from time to time with their presence and overall abilities.

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