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Argentina arranged a friendly match against Paraguay specifically to give him his debut and secure his future international career. Stream "Messi: The Forgotten Tape" on ESPN+.

In an interview from 2004, a 15-year-old Lionel Messi speaks of his ambition to win the World Cup for Argentina. Stream "Messi: The Forgotten Tape" on ESPN+.

To convince Argentina's coaches of Lionel Messi's talents, a VHS tape of the Barcelona youngster's highlights was put together. Stream "Messi: The Forgotten Tape" on ESPN+.

Before a young Lionel Messi had ever played for Argentina, Spain tried to get him to represent them instead. Stream "Messi: The Forgotten Tape" on ESPN+. 

ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.

Toronto was once the toast of MLS. Now, the Reds are mired in midtable despite significant spending. It's a lesson Inter Miami should learn from.

Inter Miami bounced back from a shock defeat to Orlando by putting four past Toronto on Saturday, with Lionel Messi masterminding the MLS win.

Lionel Messi picks up two assists and a goal as Inter Miami take down Toronto FC on the road.

A VHS of Lionel Messi sparks a silent tug-of-war between Spain and Argentina for his allegiance.

Luis Suárez, who has scored 44 times since joining Inter Miami in 2024, says Uruguay's coaches know he "will never say no" to an international call up as the World Cup approaches.