Latest reported appearance
ResultMLS
New England Revolution1 – 2
Inter Miami CFLionel Messi: Started · 1 goals · 1 assists
Match details on ESPNFAN REACTIONS
Your take on Lionel Messi
Loading reactions…
Reactions on HowSociable. One saved choice per browser; change it anytime.
The football dashboard
On the pitch.
Fixtures, recent appearances and competition statistics. Follow the season alongside his social story.
ESPN snapshot · . Checks are cached for one hour; this is not a live score feed.
Club match center
Lionel Messi’s club fixtures & results
Recent and upcoming league matches. A club fixture does not confirm Lionel Messi’s participation. Schedules refresh through a shared five-minute cache; match details check every minute while visible. Source updates can be delayed.
Loading the latest validated club fixtures…
New England Revolution1 – 2Inter Miami CFNext scheduled match
FixtureMLS
Inter Miami CF21:00 UTC
Charlotte FC· Nu Stadium
Match details on ESPNFixtures can change. A scheduled team match does not confirm Lionel Messi’s selection or participation.
By team & competition
Season statistics
| Team / competition | Starts | Goals | Assists | Shots | On target | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina2026 International Friendly | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
 Inter Miami CF2026 Campeones Cup | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Argentina2026 FIFA World Cup | 7 | 8 | 4 | 35 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Inter Miami CF2026 MLS | 28 | 26 | 15 | 179 | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Inter Miami CF2026 Concacaf Champions Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Inter Miami CF2026 Leagues Cup | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The recent record
Recent matches
| Match | Date | Result | Appearance | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Revolution v Inter Miami CFMLS | 1–2 | Started | 1 | 1 | |
Inter Miami CF v  FC CincinnatiMLS | 2–2 | Started | 0 | 0 | |
 Atlanta United FC v Inter Miami CFMLS | 1–3 | Started | 2 | 0 | |
Inter Miami CF v  New York City FCMLS | 2–0 | Started | 0 | 1 |
In the headlines
Latest news coverage
ESPN ·
Who should win 2026 MLS awards: Messi for MVP? Sullivan best young player?
Read at the source
ESPN ·
Who has the most Champions League goals, assists all time?
Read at the source
ESPN ·
Robert Lewandowski's jersey outselling Lionel Messi's since Chicago arrival
Read at the source
ESPN ·
Argentina sets first call-up without Lionel Messi for November friendlies
Read at the sourceHeadlines link to their publishers. Coverage, publication dates and availability are controlled by the source.
The historical view
Growth, with the dates attached.
Recorded source observations. Chart windows remain historical when current counters refresh.
Followers
+71.8KInstagram follower history
9 Oct 2026 — 23 Oct 2026 · 11 observations
Source: HypeAuditor Vertical axis starts at 517,672,909.
View all 11 observations
| Observation date | Followers |
|---|---|
| 517,672,909 | |
| 517,751,433 | |
| 517,780,388 | |
| 517,779,412 | |
| 517,825,155 | |
| 517,863,178 | |
| 517,778,174 | |
| 517,802,315 | |
| 517,811,460 | |
| 517,751,645 | |
| 517,744,669 |
Life & work
The player behind the career.
Biography and career records reviewed 23 Oct 2026.
Lionel Messi is an Argentine forward whose career connects Barcelona’s European successes, Argentina’s 2022 World Cup victory and a new chapter with Inter Miami. His club announced an extension through the 2028 MLS season.
Inter Miami CFAs checked on 23 October 2026, Messi remains an Inter Miami player. His own website and the club report that his final Argentina appearance came in October 2026; club football and international retirement are separate parts of his status.
Inter Miami CFLionel Messi official websiteInter Miami CF- Born
- 24 June 1987Inter Miami CF
- Birthplace
- Rosario, ArgentinaInter Miami CF
- Position
- ForwardInter Miami CF
- Height listed by club
- 5 ft 7 inInter Miami CF
- Preferred foot
- LeftInter Miami CF
- Club status, checked 23 Oct 2026
- Inter Miami CF; contract through the 2028 MLS seasonInter Miami CF
- Argentina record reported Oct 2026
- 208 appearances · 126 goalsLionel Messi official websiteInter Miami CF
- Weight listed by club
- 148 lbInter Miami CF
Player profile
Lionel Messi, in detail
Select a detail to see its source.
Height listed by club5 ft 7 in
Inter Miami CF profile Published profile · checked Club-published roster value checked 23 October 2026; measurement date not supplied.Resized and converted to WebP. Display crop.
A career across club and country
Inter Miami’s contract announcement records four Champions League titles, ten La Liga titles and eight Ballon d’Or awards. These are dated achievements in the club’s announcement, rather than a live running total of every trophy.
Inter Miami CFThe Argentina farewell reports give a final national-team record of 208 appearances and 126 goals. Those figures describe his senior international career; they are not combined with club appearances or goals.
Lionel Messi official websiteInter Miami CFFrom Rosario to Miami
Messi was born in Rosario on 24 June 1987. Inter Miami lists him as a left-footed forward and gives his height as 5 ft 7 in. His official website provides a direct route to personal announcements and career updates.
Inter Miami CFLionel Messi official websiteBusiness & partnerships
The brands. The relationships.
Documented brand relationships for Lionel Messi, with the context and dates supported by the sources.
Relationship details & sources 8
adidas
Collection collaboration · Evidence dated
Sportswear collaboration. adidas released the El Último Tango Messi footwear and apparel collection in June 2026.
- adidas: adidas and Lionel Messi Present El Último TangoPublished · Source checked
Kith
Collection collaboration · Evidence dated
2026 co-branded collection with Messi and adidas Football, spanning apparel, footwear and accessories.
- Kith: A Closer Look at Kith & Messi for adidas FootballPublished · Source checked
eFootball / Konami
Game campaign · Evidence dated
Featured player and brand association. Konami included Messi in its June–July 2026 eFootball campaign; the official Messi website links eFootball.
- Konami: eFootball global in-game campaignPublished · Source checked
- Lionel Messi official website: Official Lionel Messi website: brand and partner linksSource checked
Mastercard
Brand campaign · Evidence dated
Brand partnership. Mastercard’s December 2025 campaign featured a Messi jersey swap and its La Colección Diez de Diez collection.
- Mastercard: Mastercard launches La Colección Diez de DiezPublished · Source checked
Hard Rock
Documented ambassadorship · Evidence dated
Global brand ambassador, documented in Hard Rock’s October 2024 Captain Messi announcement and still linked on Messi’s website when checked.
- Hard Rock: Hard Rock and Lionel Messi celebrate continued partnership with Captain MessiPublished · Source checked
- Lionel Messi official website: Official Lionel Messi website: brand and partner linksSource checked
The Messi Store
Branded business · Observed 2026-10-23
Messi-branded lifestyle clothing business promoted on his official website. No ownership percentage or current revenue is stated.
Logo sourceIcons.com
Licensed memorabilia · Observed 2026-10-23
Licensed signed-memorabilia relationship. Icons describes an exclusive Messi agreement and the Official Messi Signed Merchandise collection.
- Icons.com: Icons official partnershipsSource checked
Lay's
Brand campaign · 2026 campaign
Messi took part in Lay's 2026 Epic Watch Party campaign alongside other football and entertainment figures.
Logo sourceFrom Instagram
Through the official account.
Photos and videos stay with their original publisher. The Instagram player loads only when selected.
From the official account
@leomessi
Explore the photos and videos Instagram makes available from Lionel Messi’s profile.
View full Instagram profile The embed shows a selection. Browsing the full archive may require signing in on Instagram.A closer look, on Instagram.
Load the profile to explore its recent posts here.
Loading connects to Instagram, which may use cookies.In pictures
Moments in the frame.
Photographs with their original credits. Historical images do not imply a current appearance.
Lionel Messi
Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0Resized and converted to WebP. Display crop.Press play
From the official channels.
Watch here or follow the original video. Players connect to YouTube only when selected.
Lionel Messi
THE MESSI EXPERIENCE
Lionel Messi
App The Messi Store
Lionel Messi
The Messi Store
Lionel Messi
In this game, no goal is easy. Not goal 1 or goal 644. #BeAKing #KingOfBeers
The published record
Career milestones.
Dated selections from the published record.
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
Inter Miami chapter
Joined Inter Miami in the summer and helped the club win the Leagues Cup.
Inter Miami CF - 2024
Another Argentina title
Won a second Copa América and the MLS Supporters’ Shield with Inter Miami.
Inter Miami CF - 2026-10
International farewell
His official website and Inter Miami reported a final Argentina appearance against Benin, with a goal and two assists in a 3–0 win.
Lionel Messi official websiteInter Miami CF
Quick answers
The questions,
answered.
Answers grounded in the sources below.
Is Lionel Messi still playing?
As checked on 23 October 2026, Inter Miami lists Messi as a player and has announced a contract through the 2028 MLS season. His final Argentina appearance was separately reported in October 2026.
Inter Miami CFInter Miami CFLionel Messi official websiteHow many goals did Messi score for Argentina?
His official website and Inter Miami reported 126 goals in 208 Argentina appearances at his October 2026 international farewell. The total is scoped to Argentina, not his entire club and national career.
Lionel Messi official websiteInter Miami CFThe source notes
Know what you’re looking at.
An independent HowSociable profile. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Lionel Messi.
Freshness, without guesswork
Statistics retain their source observation dates. A page refresh does not make a historical chart, career record or commercial estimate newer. Figures without a usable source observation are not displayed.
What the data can tell you
Public counts do not measure unique people, audience authenticity, private reach or actual earnings. Associated brand accounts are labeled separately from personal accounts, and sampled engagement is limited to the posts in that sample.
Source directory
- Lionel Messi player profileInter Miami CF
Checked
- Inter Miami CF signs Leo Messi to contract extensionInter Miami CF
Checked
- Emotional farewell in Leo’s final Argentina matchLionel Messi official website · Published 7 Oct 2026
Checked
- Leo Messi stars in final international appearanceInter Miami CF
Checked
- Official Lionel Messi website: brand and partner linksLionel Messi official website
Checked
- Leo Messi official YouTube channelYouTube
Checked
- adidas and Lionel Messi Present El Último Tangoadidas · Published 5 Jun 2026
Checked
- A Closer Look at Kith & Messi for adidas FootballKith · Published 27 May 2026
Checked
- eFootball global in-game campaignKonami · Published 4 Jun 2026
Checked
- Hard Rock and Lionel Messi celebrate continued partnership with Captain MessiHard Rock · Published 23 Oct 2024
Checked
- Mastercard launches La Colección Diez de DiezMastercard · Published 1 Dec 2025
Checked
- Icons official partnershipsIcons.com
Checked
- Three ways PepsiCo brands engage football fans beyond the pitchPepsiCo
Checked
- @leomessi public follower history tableHypeAuditor
Checked
- Leo Messi official Facebook page — public follower snapshotFacebook / Apify public-page collection
Checked
- Lionel Messi public YouTube account observationYouTube public channel page
Checked
- Lionel Messi public Instagram account observationInstagram / Apify public profile collector
Checked
- @leomessi public profile, observed through HikerAPIInstagram / HikerAPI
Checked
- Lionel Messi official channel public statisticsYouTube public channel page
Checked
- Lionel Messi official channel video feedYouTube
Checked
The social footprint
The accounts. The audience.
Public accounts and dated observations, kept separate by platform.
YouTube
@LeoMessi
Lionel Messi
5.1M
Subscribers
YouTube public channel pageYouTube publishes rounded subscriber counts.
Facebook
LeoMessi
Leo Messi
118.4M
Followers
Facebook / Apify public-page collectionPublic page snapshot collected through Apify. The structured follower count was 118,386,439; the same collection's header text showed 118,386,437.
Instagram
@leomessi
517.6M
Followers
Instagram / HikerAPILionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Observation dates can differ. Public counts do not establish unique reach or private engagement; sampled averages describe only the posts named in their source notes.