Miami Heat, Lionel Messi and Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Giannis Arrives in Miami, Looking to Follow Messi's Path to More Titles and Success
Giannis Antetokounmpo was watching Lionel Messi play in the World Cup semifinals this week, and a realization struck him. Messi, to him, is greatness. And Antetokounmpo wants to follow Messi's path. Antetokounmpo got his welcome-to-Miami ceremony Thursday at the team's arena,

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Heat’s Giannis wants to follow ‘blueprint’ set by Lionel Messi, LeBron James
Why Giannis Antetokounmpo finds inspiration in Messi as he joins Heat
Lionel Messi's family tree: Meet the wife, kids, parents and more about soccer legend's roots
For a star of his caliber — undoubtedly one of soccer's all-time greats — Lionel Messi keeps plenty of parts about his life fairly private.

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Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina 'will give it our all'
Giannis Antetokounmpo: I always had huge respect for the Heat organization
Spain vs. Argentina: Everything you need to know about World Cup final
Lionel Messi continues to defy all logic at 39 years old, delivering moments of brilliance - some obvious, others more subtle - in every match this summer as the reigning world champion has reached th...

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Messi eyes second World Cup crown at the scene of his lowest ebb
Giannis Antetokounmpo calls 39-year-old Lionel Messi an inspiration before 2026 World Cup Final

Beyond Goals And Assists: The Numbers Behind Lionel Messi's 2026 World Cup Run

Check out the metrics behind Lionel Messi's historic run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Messi defies age and critics, carrying Argentina to World Cup final vs. Spain

Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami three years ago was part of a master plan that led the Argentina captain to break records at age 39.

How Messi genius, and England negativity, transformed a World Cup semi-final in 40 mad minutes

Lionel Messi was irrepressible in Argentina's comeback Juan Mabromata/AFP via Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app For England, it is difficult to escape the crushing sense of deja vu.

Lionel Messi goes viral for what he did immediately after beating England

Lionel Messi showed yet again why he's the greatest footballer alive in Argentina's comeback win over England at the World Cup.

Messi, Kane, Ronaldo: Five Takeaways From President Trump’s Surreal World Cup Speech

Folarin Balogun’s red card, future World Cups in the U.S. and opera singers were all topics touched on by the U.S. President.

How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly

England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan explores a Lionel Messi masterclass.

Lionel Messi Is Walking Into History

I was still an hour from the place where I planned to watch the Argentina-England semifinal, checking the dashboard clock, afraid I would miss the beginning and more afraid that this beginning might be Lionel Messi’s last.