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Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts disappointed during the World Cup group C soccer match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina falls to Saudi Arabia in one of World Cup’s all-time upsets

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi attends a press conference on the eve of the group C World Cup soccer match against Saudi Arabia, in Doha, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Relaxed Lionel Messi determined to savor ‘likely’ final World Cup

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

In this Jan.14, 2018 file photo FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi kicks the ball and scores the fourth goal of his team against Real Sociedad during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad, at Anoeta stadium, in San Sebastian, northern Spain. Barcelona announced Thursday Aug. 5, 2021 that Lionel Messi will not stay with the club. He is leaving after 17 successful seasons in which he propelled the Catalan club to glory, helping it win numerous domestic and international titles since debuting as a teenager. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos, File) **FILE**

Lionel Messi signs 2-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain

By Rob Harris - Associated Press

Lionel Messi cries at the start of a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. FC Barcelona had previously announced the negotiations with Lionel Messi had ended and that Messi would be leaving the club. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi breaks down, says he wasn’t ready to leave Barcelona

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

In this Saturday, April 6, 2019, photo, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi waves at the crowd as he holds the trophy of the best Spanish La Liga player prior to a soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona says Lionel Messi will not stay with the club, it was reported on Aug. 5, 2021, in a statement that a deal between the club and the player had been reached but financial “obstacles” made it impossible for the player to remain with the club. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) **FILE**

Messi will not return to FC Barcelona, club cites ‘financial and structural obstacles’

By Noah Fleischman - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 file photo, Barcelona's Lionel Messi, right, talks with teammate Luis Suarez on the bench before the Joan Gamper trophy soccer match against Arsenal at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi spent years hanging out at their neighboring homes on the Mediterranean coast when taking a break from scoring goals for Barcelona. On Saturday, May 8, 2021 Suarez will return to Camp Nou aiming to knock his former team out of the Spanish league title race.(AP Photo/Joan Monfort, file)

Suárez to face old friend Messi with title in the balance

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Getafe at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi backs social media boycott by English soccer

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Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Impressive Madrid beats Barcelona 2-1 to go top in Spain

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's Oscar Mingueza, center left, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Huesca at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, March 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi ties Xavi’s record as Barcelona cuts Atlético’s lead

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 file photo, Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos gestures during the Spanish Super Cup semifinal soccer match between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga, Spain. Sergio Ramos is fit to return from left knee surgery that has sidelined him mid-January, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Friday March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Breton, File)

Ramos returns for Real Madrid amid doubts about his future

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts after a missed a penalty shot during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Koeman hopes his new-look Barcelona convinces Messi to stay

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 10, 2021 file photo Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts after a missed a penalty shot during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. Neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo will be in the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2005. The two greatest players of the current generation were both eliminated from the competition this week. Messi scored a goal but missed a penalty as Barcelona was eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain. Ronaldo and his Juventus teammates were ousted by Porto the night before. Ronaldo has won five Champions League titles in his career. Messi has won four. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

Quarterfinal streak ends as Messi, Ronaldo both eliminated

By KEN MAGUIRE - Associated Press

PSG's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League round of 16, first leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Mbappé’s hat trick gives PSG 4-1 win over Barcelona in CL

Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, center, plays the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Messi contract highlights tax burden for players in Spain

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Barcelona’s turmoil deepens after Messi contract leak

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi during a Spanish Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) **FILE**

Report: Lionel Messi’s contract worth up to 555 million euros

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi walks out of the pitch after being shown a red card during the Spanish Supercopa final soccer match against FC Barcelona at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti)

Lionel Messi suspended 2 matches for hitting opponent

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi during the Spanish Supercopa final soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti)

Messi facing lengthy suspension for hitting opponent

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Athletic Bilbao's Inaki Williams, left, celebrates after scoring his team third goal during the Spanish Supercopa final soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti)

Messi sent off, Athletic beats Barca in Spanish Super Cup

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen makes a save in a penalty shootout during Spanish Super Cup semi final soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Nuevo Arcangel stadium in Cordoba, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Barcelona will play the final after defeating Real Sociedad 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the game ended 1-1. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Ter Stegen’s saves put Barça past Sociedad in Super Cup

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