Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami is now the most valuable MLS franchise at $1.35 billion, with revenue quadrupling since his arrival. Meanwhile, recent social posts highlight debates about his legacy and comparisons to other football legends.

About Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is a globally renowned professional soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time.

Insights

Lionel Messi creators is up 32.43% from the previous week.
Lionel Messi engagements is up 36.51% from the previous week.
Lionel Messi mentions is up 40.68% from the previous week.

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[--] Week: [-------------] +37%
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[--] Months: [--------------] -13%
[--] Year: [---------------] +118%
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-18
1-Year Low: [-----------] on 2026-02-04

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[--] Week: [-------] +41%
[--] Month: [-------] +2.30%
[--] Months: [---------] +36%
[--] Year: [---------] -22%
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-14
1-Year Low: [------] on 2025-03-16

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[------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Lionel Messi in the last [--] hours which is down 5.70% from [------] in the previous [--] hours Daily Average: [------]
[--] Week: [------] +32%
[--] Month: [-------] -2.20%
[--] Months: [-------] +24%
[--] Year: [---------] -22%
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-06-30
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-16

The most influential creators that mention Lionel Messi in the last [--] hours

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@tunemusicalmoments	[--]	[---------]	[-----]	[----------]
@footballlifegen	[--]	[---------]	[--]	[----------]
@gentrendies	[--]	[------]	[--]	[----------]
@barca4ever.36	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[----------]
@nichlmao	[--]	[----------]	[--]	[---------]
@soymessii	[--]	[---------]	[--]	[---------]
@iboclipss	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[---------]
@fcbarcelona	[--]	[----------]	[---]	[---------]
@messi_king_10__	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[---------]
@footballfacts28	[--]	[-------]	[--]	[---------]

Sentiment: 85%

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Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 85%
Daily Average: 76%
[--] Week: 77% +1%
[--] Month: 80% +5%
[--] Months: 80% no change
[--] Year: 80% no change
1-Year High: 88% on 2025-08-10
1-Year Low: 49% on 2025-06-11

Most Supportive Themes:

Messi's Enduring Skill and Legacy: (30%) Discussions and edits highlight Messi's dribbling, past performances, and historical goal-scoring milestones, reinforcing his status as one of the greatest.
Comparisons and Rivalries: (25%) Frequent comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo and other top players, often in humorous or competitive contexts, continue to drive engagement.
Inter Miami and MLS Context: (20%) Posts focus on Messi's performance with Inter Miami, including playoff matches and salary information, placing his individual achievements within his current team's narrative.

Most Critical Themes:

Recent Performance Criticism: (15%) Following a 4-1 loss to Minnesota United FC, there have been criticisms and jokes regarding Messi's performance in that specific match.
Transfer Speculation and High Offers: (10%) News about past rejected offers, such as a €1.4 billion bid from Al Hilal, and discussions about his contract and salary in MLS, touch upon financial and career decisions.

Top Lionel Messi News

Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours

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"Man Utd's stance sacking Omar Berrada after telling Lionel Messi comment - The Mirror Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada's future at Old Trafford has been uncertain amid substantial supporter backlash over several decisions made since his arrival in 2024"
News Link @DailyMirror 2026-02-16T16:49Z 1.3M followers, [----] engagements

"El rcord de Messi Surez y Neymar en el Barcelona que amenazan Luis Daz junto a Harry Kane y Michael Olise en Bayern Mnich - Infobae El equipo bvaro es lder en la Bundesliga con una ventaja de seis puntos frente al Borussia Dortmund mientras Luis Daz atraviesa su mejor temporada como profesional"
News Link @infobae 2026-02-16T02:19Z 3.5M followers, [---] engagements

"Forbes MLS Valuations [----] List: Most Valuable Major League Soccer Teams See Forbes' [----] list of the most valuable MLS teams with Lionel Messi producing a change at the top of the ranking and five clubs now worth at least $1 billion"
News Link @Forbes 2026-02-13T15:51Z 20.3M followers, 170.5K engagements

"MLS Team Values 2026: Messis Miami Leads at $1.45B Up 22% - Yahoo Sports The MLS season kicks off next week with Inter Miami versus Los Angeles FC at the 77500-seat Memorial Coliseum. LAFC moved the game to accommodate demand for a matchup between the leagues two biggest stars Lionel Messi and Son Heung-Min. Apple should also bank a massive streaming audience for the first MLS game between Messi"
News Link @YahooSports 2026-02-10T15:14Z 557.7K followers, 108.7K engagements