Updated 16:06 11 Nov 2025 GMTPublished 15:59 11 Nov 2025 GMT

Lionel Messi Related to Premier League Cult Hero As Family Tree Revealed

The legendary Argentine is related to a former Barcelona teammate

James Taylor

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Topics: Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Stoke City, Premier League, MLS

James Taylor

James is a sports journalist who specialises in football and Formula 1. He has written for publications such as The Times, MailSport, Sunday Express, Sunday Star and Manchester Evening News. Throughout his career, he has interviewed international footballers and rising Olympic stars. In his spare time, he has the misfortune of being a season ticket holder at Manchester United.

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Lionel Messi Related to Premier League Cult Hero As Family Tree Revealed

The legendary Argentine is related to a former Barcelona teammate

Lionel Messi Related to Premier League Cult Hero As Family Tree Revealed

The legendary Argentine is related to a former Barcelona teammate

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