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Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
Serie A · Goalkeeper · #0 · Italy · 24 yrs
Gianmarco Celeste is a goalkeeper. Gianmarco Celeste is a Italian international, 24 years old, goalkeeper. Gianmarco Celeste was born in Vignola, Italy on 1996-08-21. Gianmarco Celeste's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Serie A. Gianmarco Celeste's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Gianmarco Celeste season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Goalkeeper · #0
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2014 |  Sassuolo SAS |
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Profile as Goalkeeper: balanced output without a single dominant trait. Archetype: Modern goalkeeper.
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Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
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Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to Barcelona icon Lionel Messi after the Argentine superstar announced his retirement from international football, acknowledging the end of an era for the Albiceleste.Me...
With Lionel Messi putting his international career to rest and his stats finalized, comparisons with Diego Maradona have begun to arise. Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona established legacies as the two defining figures in Argentina national team history and two of the greatest athletes to ever play any sport. Now that Messi has officially announced his retirement from international duty, debate comparing the two iconic number 10s and their respective legacies has reignited across global sports media. On Monday, August 31, Lionel Messi formally announced his retirement from the Argentina national team via an Instagram statement, delivering a decision that caught fans worldwide off guard. Drafting the letter two days following the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, the forward revealed that the passing of his father weighed heavily on his choice to step away. While Maradona carried Argentina to the summit of global soccer while capturing the imagination of millions, Messi emerged as his heir apparent just a few years after Maradona’s playing days ended. Though the two aligned as manager and player at the 2010 World Cup, their statistical profiles across their international careers present striking contrasts. Maradona and Messi stats for Argentina Debuting in 1977 and stepping down 17 years later in 1994, Diego Maradona earned 91 caps for the Argentina national team, recording 34 goals and 26 assists. In contrast, Lionel Messi’s international tenure spanned nearly 21 full years from 2005 to 2026, amassing 207 appearances while tallying 125 goals and 57 assists. Diego Maradona of Argentina in action during a match. (Allsport UK) While trailing Messi in raw goals and assists, Maradona captured the heart of the nation with his transcendent run at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, considered by many the finest individual performance in tournament history. He immortalized his name during a legendary quarterfinal performance against England, scoring both the “Hand of God” and the “Goal of the Century.“ Hardware comparisons remain a central pillar of the debate, with Maradona claiming two major international trophies to Messi’s four. Maradona lifted the 1986 World Cup and added the 1930 Artemio Franchi Cup in 1993, though a doping suspension kept him out of Argentina’s winning 1991 and 1993 Copa America squads. Conversely, Lionel Messi collected four major senior titles with the Albiceleste, capturing the 2021 Copa America, the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the 2024 Copa America. Both icons also claimed a FIFA U-20 World Cup title early in their careers (Maradona in 1979, Messi in 2005), while the Inter Miami star added a 2008 Olympic gold medal to his portfolio. PlayerGamesGoalsAssistsTitlesDiego Maradona9134262Lionel Messi207125574 Maradona and Messi’s career in the World Cup The World Cup served as the ultimate stage where both Argentine legends cemented their standing among the sport’s greatest figures. Leading the Albiceleste across two distinct eras, their impact on the tournament proved incalculable in both cases. Diego Maradona featured in four World Cups between 1982 and 1994, debuting at Spain 1982 where Argentina exited in the second group stage. At Mexico 1986, he produced a legendary tournament performance with five goals and five assists, followed by a gutted run to the 1990 final in Italy despite playing through injury, before a drug test failure cut short his final appearance at USA 1994. Lionel Messi appeared in six World Cup tournaments, the most by any player in Argentine history. His journey began at Germany 2006 with one goal, followed by South Africa 2010 with Diego Maradona in the dugout, which marked the only World Cup campaign of his career in which he failed to find the back of the net. Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina alongside Lionel Messi. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Brazil 2014 brought heartbreak as Messi scored four goals and added an assist before falling to Germany in the final. After a b
With Lionel Messi announcing his retirement from the Argentina national team, fans are wondering how his numbers compare to Cristiano Ronaldo's on the international stage. Lionel Messi will no longer play for Argentina. His retirement from international football has prompted fans to compare his national team career with that of Cristiano Ronaldo. On Monday, Messi shocked the football world by confirming his retirement from the Argentina national team. He made the decision two days after Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final loss, with the recent passing of his father sealing his choice. At 39 years old, Messi steps away after reaching the pinnacle of international success with Argentina. Now, attention turns to how much longer Cristiano Ronaldo will continue playing for Portugal in what marks the closing chapter of a legendary era in football. Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo: International career numbers Lionel Messi made his senior debut for Argentina on August 17, 2005, at the age of 18. Throughout his international career, he earned 207 caps and scored 125 goals for La Albiceleste. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Leo Messi (@leomessi) By comparison, Cristiano Ronaldo made his senior debut for Portugal on August 20, 2003. He has since compiled 233 appearances and scored 146 goals for his country. While Ronaldo leads in appearances and goals, Messi holds the advantage in playmaking. The Argentine superstar registered 68 assists for his country, compared to Ronaldo’s 45. In terms of silverware, Messi also holds the edge over Ronaldo. The Argentine forward claimed four senior trophies with his country, whereas Ronaldo has won three with Portugal. Messi also won two youth international titles with Argentina early in his career.
Lionel Messi has officially said goodbye to the Argentina national team. Here is a full recap of the titles he won while representing La Albiceleste. Lionel Messi will no longer play for Argentina after confirming his retirement from international football. He leaves behind a legacy defined by milestones and titles that solidify his status as a true legend. Modern soccer cannot be understood without Lionel Messi‘s immense contributions. The legendary forward has won virtually every trophy available, and his accomplishments with Argentina will forever be cherished by La Albiceleste’s faithful. Across all levels, Lionel Messi won six titles while wearing Argentina’s colors. Although success with the senior team arrived late in his career, he ultimately secured the championships he had dreamed of his entire life. Lionel Messi’s titles with Argentina Lionel Messi’s international career was marked by both triumph and heartbreak. At 18, he won the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup with La Albiceleste, starting his international journey on the right foot. Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina. In 2008, Messi led Argentina to an Olympic Gold Medal in Beijing. Winning two major youth honors early on convinced many that senior success would follow immediately, but fate had other plans. Despite relentless effort, Messi endured years of near-misses with the senior national team. It wasn’t until 2021 that he finally lifted his first senior trophy as Argentina’s captain, defeating Brazil to win the Copa America. A year later, Messi guided Argentina to two pivotal titles: the Finalissima against Italy and the FIFA World Cup. The World Cup triumph stood as his crowning achievement, defeating powerhouse France in a thrilling final decided by a penalty shootout. In 2024, Messi and Argentina were crowned Copa America champions once more, defeating Colombia to reaffirm their status as the dominant force in CONMEBOL. The 2026 World Cup marked the end of Messi’s international journey In his official retirement announcement, Messi confirmed that he made the decision following Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. It remains unknown whether a victory would have persuaded Messi to continue playing for Argentina, leaving fans with one of the greatest “what ifs” in football history.
An era has come to an end: Lionel Messi has officially confirmed his retirement from the Argentina national team following a heartbreaking loss in the 2026 World Cup final. On Instagram, Lionel Messi published a message confirming his retirement from the Argentina national team. The captain reached the decision following Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain. On Monday, Messi took to social media to confirm he is stepping away from international duty. In an open letter detailing his decision, the forward revealed that he had written the words just two days after the final. “After taking time to reflect since the final, I want to let everyone know that I am retiring from the National Team,” Messi wrote. “It was a decision that hurt and still hurts to my core, but I understand that the time has come. I swear to you that I always gave my all—not just during these recent years when we won everything, but long before as well. I always fought and left everything on the pitch for this shirt, to bring you joy and make you proud to be Argentine through football. “Time is running short and chapters are coming to a close, and this is one that hurts me deeply. I love, have loved, and will always love being a part of the National Team. I emptied my tank; I have nothing left to give, and besides, there are incredibly talented young players coming up behind me who deserve to be here.” Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Leo Messi (@leomessi) Is Lionel Messi retiring from soccer? No, Lionel Messi is not retiring from soccer altogether—he is only stepping down from international duty with the Argentina national team. The forward remains under contract with Inter Miami through December 2028, and he is expected to fulfill that deal before hanging up his boots for good. Messi confirmed he had already considered retiring from international play following the World Cup final loss, drafting his farewell letter just two days after the match. His decision was later reaffirmed following the passing of his father. “I wrote these words on July 21, two days after the final,” Messi said at the end of the message. “Today, after what happened with my dad, I am even more convinced than before.” Will Lionel Messi have a farewell game with Argentina? Although Messi has announced his departure from the national team, supporters have wondered whether he might play one final exhibition in front of home fans. However, Messi has indicated he does not intend to put on the Albiceleste shirt again. Additionally, stadium capacity restrictions facing the national team following incidents at the end of the World Cup make hosting a proper stadium send-off highly unlikely.
With the 2026 MLS season already underway, questions are being raised about when Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will play his next game. Lionel Messi is still making history at 38 years old, remaining a cornerstone and captain for both Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. With the 2026 Major League Soccer season now underway, fans are wondering when they’ll see the forward back in action. Lionel Messi’s next match with Inter Miami is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, when the Herons host Atlanta United at Nu Stadium for the 2026 MLS. The Argentine star heads to the game after scoring four goals and delivering an assist in the dominant 7-1 win over CF Montreal. As for his next game with Argentina, there is no game scheduled yet, but the next matchups will be in the upcoming extended international break in September-October. Still, his continuity at the helm of the Albiceleste remains a question since he hasn’t spoken after the 2026 World Cup final over his future. During the World Cup, Messi featured in all eight matches for Argentina scoring eigth goals to cement his legacy as the second all-time top scorer in the torunament with 21 career World Cup goals. As for the 2026 MLS campaign, Messi has featured in 19 official matches so far across all competitions for Inter Miami, scoring 18 goals with 9 assist registered thus far. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF during the MLS match against LAFC. Lionel Messi and the task of defending the World Cup title The year 2026 will be especially significant for Messi, not only because of Inter Miami’s ambitions but also because he’ll head into the 2026 World Cup aiming to defend the title. The triumph in Qatar in 2022 marked one of the defining peaks of his career, and now in North America he’ll enter another tournament wearing the champions’ badge for the first time. Drawn into Group J, Argentina will open its campaign against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16, in Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium. The second match will be against Austria on Monday the 22nd in Arlington at AT&T Stadium, before closing the group stage against Jordan on Saturday the 27th, also in Texas. The Argentina FA has announced that the national team will base itself in Kansas City during the tournament, though training facilities have yet to be confirmed. Expected to be his final World Cup appearance, Messi will have a chance to add to his record haul with a squad coached by Lionel Scaloni that remains one of the strongest in international soccer after winning the last World Cup and back-to-back Copa América titles.
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