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      Who is boxer Brendon ‘BDave’ Davis?

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      LIKE many social media stars Brendon ‘BDave’ Davis has ventured into the world of boxing.Here we take a look inside the life and career of the YouTuber-turned boxer.
      Brendon ‘BDave’ Davis is a YouTuber and boxer based in LACredit: Instagram
      Who is Brendon Davis?
      Brendon Davis is a YouTuber and Boxer who is based in Los Angeles, USA.
      He is more commonly known in the world of social media as BDave.
      As of July 2023, Davis boasts over 300,000 subscribers on YouTube and 108,000 followers on Instagram.
      Aside from his social media success and boxing bouts, Davis has also launched a clothing brand named crabdaddyyy – the home of his official merchandise.
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      What is Brendon Davis known for?
      Brendon Davis is best known for his YouTube channel @bdavve.
      The social media star first joined the platform in 2018, and has continued to post videos ever since – including collaborations with fellow influencers.
      His content also focuses on his boxing ventures, with some of his most popular videos being reactions to his previous fights and a video titled ”KSI CHANGED MY LIFE (Pineda beat me up).”
      What is Brendon Davis’ boxing record?
      In 2023, Davis took to the ring against Luis Alcaraz Pineda, with the latter leaving victorious.
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      That same year, Davis entered the ring once more alongside Pineda.
      Fans went wild for the bout between Los Pineda Coladas (B Dave and Luis Alcaraz Pineda) and D-Generation Ice (Ice Poseidon and Anthony Vargas) at Misfits Boxing 005.
      The rules of the tag team match meant one member of each team had to wait on the ring apron while the other was inside fighting, but they could tag each other in by touching gloves.
      Los Pineda Coladas won an utterly chaotic fight thanks to a second round stoppage.
      Prior the historic victory, Davis, who trains with fellow crossover boxer Fousey, fought in the Influencer Fight League.
      In 2022, Davis took to the ring against opponent God Carleon, which resulted in a draw.
      That same year Davis came out of the ring with a TKO victory after defeating Zack Bernardez.
      On July 22, 2023, the hopeful boxer is set to return to the ring once more at Misfits Boxing 008.
      BDave, Nichlmao and Ryan Johnston, as well as rapper Swarmz, are the fighters involved in a new four-person bout named ‘Survivor Tag’.
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      Is Brendon Davis married?
      It is not publicly known if Brendon Davis is in a relationship or married.
      It appears the YouTuber-turned boxer prefers to keep his life private, mostly sharing his career journey with fans and followers on social media. More

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      Misfits Boxing 008 full card – how to watch HUGE card in the UK

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      MISFITS BOXING is back – and there are some huge names on the card in Nashville.The main event of the night will see the new four-person bout named ‘Survivor Tag’ debut.
      ‘Survivor Tag’ will debut at Misfits Boxing 008Credit: @MisfitsBoxing via Twitter
      YouTubers BDave, Nichlmao and Ryan Johnston, as well as rapper Swarmz, are the fighters involved in the new concept.
      Anthony Taylor will square off with Paul Bamba in a highly anticipated bout.
      Misfits Boxing founder KSI will not compete at 008 despite being victorious in the previous edition of the event.
      Alex Stein vs Mo Deen was set to take place in Nashville before a sickening prank led to the bout’s cancellation.
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      DAZN and Misfits Boxing decided to cancel their fight after Stein threw ‘hotdogs’ at Deen during a press conference.
      When is Misfits Boxing 008?

      Misfits Boxing 008 will take place on Saturday, July 22, in Nashville, USA.
      The prelims are expected to start at midnight in the UK.
      The main card will begin at approximately 1am on Sunday, July 23, in the UK.
      The Nashville Municipal Auditorium will host the event.

      Who is on the Misfits Boxing 008 card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Misfits 008 card:
      Main Card
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      NichLmao v Swarmz v BDave v Ryan Johnston
      Deen the Great & Walid Sharks v YPG! (YuddyGangTV & Ayye Pap)
      Anthony Taylor v Paul Bamba
      Alan Belcher v Chase DeMoor
      Brandon Herrera v James Sellers

      Happy Punch Preliminary card

      Unbaer v Corn
      The Magic Crasher v Jack Grady

      How can I watch Misfits Boxing 008 in the UK?

      Misfits Boxing 008 will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.

      Can I live stream Misfits Boxing 008?

      DAZN subscribers can live stream the Misfits Boxing 008 via the DAZN app.
      The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.

      Can I watch DAZN on my TV?

      On March 23, DAZN launched their first TV channel on Sky, known as DAZN 1 HD.
      The channel will show a 24/7 schedule of live and catch-up content, including 50-plus fights a year.
      DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
      To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app. More

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      Women’s World Cup 2023 top scorer race: Who can win the golden boot?

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      SUMMER has been saved as the Women’s World Cup is finally underway and that means another chance for someone to take win the Golden Boot.Megan Rapinoe fired USA to a World Cup win in 2019 at the expense of the Netherlands.
      USA won the Women’s World Cup 2019Credit: PA
      And it turned out to be the perfect tournament for the American star as she also collected the Golden Boot with six goals.
      But who will take home the prestigious prize this time round?
      Women’s World Cup Golden Boot standings
      American idol Sophia Smith has raced ahead following her double against Vietnam.
      But English star Georgia Stanway got off the mark with her retaken penalty in the Haiti win.
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      Sophia Smith – USA – 2
      Georgia Stanway – England – 1
      Ramona Bachmann – Switzerland – 1
      Hannah Wilkinson – New Zealand – 1
      Seraina Piubel – Switzerland – 1
      Aitana Bonmati – Spain – 1
      Steph Catley – Australia – 1
      Lindsey Horan – USA – 1

      Who are the contenders for the Women’s World Cup golden boot?
      USWNT’s Alex Morgan is a likely candidate after netting 15 goals in 17 appearances in last season’s NWSL.
      The 34-year-old striker has 208 caps for USA Women’s National Team and has scored an eye-opening 121 goals for her country.
      Alexandra Popp – the Germany and Wolfsburg striker heartbreakingly missed out on the Euro’s 2022 final against England after picking up an injury in the warm-up – where she was level on six goals with Beth Mead going into the final.
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      She went on to win the Frauen-Bundesliga golden boot after scoring 15 this season and will be looking to add to her 62-goal tally for Germany.
      Rachel Daly – this season’s WSL golden boot winner with 22 goals for Aston Villa, beating Sam Kerr and Khadija Shaw to the trophy.
      The English striker who surprisingly played left back in the 2022 Euros – will hope to be in Sarina Wiegman’s starting XI as her aerial presence and threat in front of goal will no doubt leave her in high contention for this award.
      Megan Rapinoe won the golden boot award at the 2019 Women’s World Cup where the USA were crowned champions for the second consecutive tournament.
      Rapinoe, 38, has announced she will retire at the end of next season after a stellar career receiving accolades such as the Ballon d’Or and The Best FIFA Women’s Player in 2019. 
      Mallory Swanson was the anticipated replacement for Rapinoe until she suffered a torn patella tendon in a friendly against Ireland in April – shattering her World Cup dreams. 
      22-year-old Sophia Smith has a big role to play now in the USA’s quest for their third consecutive World Cup win. 
      The Portland Thorns striker already has 12 goals in 30 appearances and her goal contributions helped her country qualify for this World Cup and the 2024 Olympics.
      Who are the past winners of the Women’s World Cup golden boot?
      2019: Megan Rapinoe – 6 (USA)
      2015: Celia Sasic – 6 (Germany)
      2011: Homare Sawa – 5 (Japan)
      2007: Marta – 7 (Brazil)
      2003: Birgit Prinz – 7 (Germany)
      1999: Sissi – 7 (Brazil) & Sun Wen – 7 (China) 
      1995: Ann-Kristin Aarones – 6 (Norway)
      1991: Michelle Akers – 10 (USA)
      What are the Women’s World Cup groups?
      Group A

      New Zealand
      Norway
      Philippines
      Switzerland

      Group B

      Australia
      Republic of Ireland
      Nigeria
      Canada

      Group C

      Spain
      Costa Rica
      Zambia
      Japan

      Group D

      Group E

      USA
      Vietnam
      The Netherlands
      Portugal

      Group F

      France
      Jamaica
      Brazil
      Panama

      Group G

      Sweden
      South Africa
      Italy
      Argentina

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      Group H

      Germany
      Morocco
      Columbia
      Korea Republic More

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      Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami teammates: Who plays for David Beckham’s MLS club?

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      LIONEL MESSI has joined Inter Miami FC following the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.The US club, part owned by David Beckham, confirmed they had landed the football legend in a video posted to Twitter in June 2023.
      Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has joined US club Inter MiamiCredit: Arturo Jimenez/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
      When does Lionel Messi debut for Inter Miami?
      Messi’s Inter Miami debut is scheduled for Friday, July 21, during the opening match of the Leagues Cup.
      Ahead of the Major League Soccer (MLS) match it was reported that some fans had paid more than $1,200 (£933) for a ticket.
      The player is getting $60million (£47m) a year to play for Inter Miami after rejecting an even more lucrative offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
      Who plays for Inter Miami?
      Leonardo Campana
      Campana is the son of former tennis player Pedro Campana, who represented Ecuador in the 1966 Olympics.
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      He signed for the Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, before being loaned to Famalicão and Swiss Super League side Grasshopper.
      Campana joined Inter Miami on loan in January 2022 and then signed permanently with the team in 2023.
      Josef Martinez
      Martinez, from Venezuela, began his career in Caracas FC.
      He was then sold to Italian club Torino in 2014.
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      Martinez joined Inter Miami in January 2023 from Atlanta United, replacing the retired Gonzalo Higuain.
      As of 2023, Martinez is the 10th all-time MLS goalscorer.
      Nicolas Stefanelli
      Stefanelli grew up in Argentina but also holds an Italian passport.
      He has played in Cyprus, Chile and Sweden since beginning his career in his homeland.
      Stefanelli joined Inter Miami in January 2023.
      Shanyder Borgelin
      Striker Borgelin is from Haiti and was born in Florida.
      He made his debut for Inter Miami in February 2023 and scored his first MLS goal against Montreal.
      Robbie Robinson
      Robinson, who played college football at Clemson University in South Carolina, was named as the top pick in the 2020 MLS draft.
      He then made his debut for the team in March 2020.
      Dixon Arroyo
      Arroyo joined Inter Miami in 2023 as a replacement for the injured Brazilian player Gregore.
      He represents Ecuador internationally.
      Benjamin Cremaschi
      Cremaschi is the son of international rugby union player Pablo Cremaschi, who played for Argentina.
      He made his debut with Inter Miami in February 2023.
      David Ruiz
      Ruiz became a member of Inter Miami’s senior squad in April 2023.
      He represented Honduras in the 2023 Under-20 World Cup, but is also eligible to play for the US.
      Robert Taylor
      Taylor is the son of Paul Taylor, a footballer who played in Finland in the 1990s.
      Robert was a player for Nottingham Forest and Lincoln City when he was younger.
      In 2020 he penned a three-year deal with Norwegian team Brann, but moved to Inter Miami in February 2022.
      Lawson Sunderland
      Sunderland made his debut for Inter Miami in 2023 after joining the club in 2022.
      His brother, Beckham Sunderland, is also a footballer and his father, Larry Sunderland, is the director of player development at FC Cincinnati.
      Edison Azcona
      In 2021, Dominican player Azcona made his MLS debut.
      The match, against Nashville SC, marked the first time anInter Miami homegrown player had appeared in an MLS match.
      Azcona was loaned to El Paso Locomotive in 2022.
      Victor Ulloa
      Ulloa is a defensive midfielder for Inter Miami.
      The sportsman, who is eligible to play for Mexico and the United States, has also played for Dallas and Cincinnati in the past.
      Drake Callender
      Goalkeeper Callender joined Inter Miami in 2020.
      He is from Sacramento, California.
      Sergii Kryvtsov
      Ukrainian centre-back Kryvtsov joined Inter Miami in January 2023.
      He previously played for Shakhtar Donetsk in his homeland, before fleeing Ukraine due to the war.
      DeAndre Yedlin
      Seattle-born Yedlin has played for several Premier League teams in the UK, including Newcastle, Tottenham and Sunderland.
      He briefly joined the Turkish side Galatasaray in 2021 before moving back to the US and joining Inter Miami in February 2022.
      Christopher McVey
      Before joining Inter Miami in 2022, McVey had spent his career with Elfsborg in his homeland of Sweden.
      The player, who is a right back, joined the youth side when he was just 12 and later played for the A-team.
      He signed with Inter Miami in January 2022.
      Kamal Miller
      Miller joined Inter Miami in April 2023 – shortly before Messi’s signing was announced.
      He had previously played for two other MLS teams – Montreal and Orlando City.
      Harvey Neville
      Neville is the son of football manager and former player Phil Neville.
      He began his career in the youth squads of Manchester United and Valencia and has also has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-19 level.
      He qualifies to play for Republic of Ireland through his maternal grandmother.
      Ian Fray
      Fray plays as a defender for Inter Miami.
      He joined the club in February 2021 but suffered a torn ACL just one month later.
      Fray’s sister, Marlee Fray, is also a footballer and represents Jamaica internationally.
      Noah Allen
      Allen is a US Under-20s international from Florida.
      He made his Inter Miami CF debut in February 2022 and signed a homegrown player contract a month later.
      Ryan Sailor
      Defender Sailor signed with Inter Miami in February 2022 and made his debut in May of that year.
      He used to play college football for the University of Washington Huskies and was selected 9th overall in the 2022 MLS super draft.
      Israel Boatwright
      Right-back Boatwright is from the Dominican Republic.
      He made his debut for Inter Miami CF II in 2022 and has represented the Dominican Republic at both youth and senior levels.
      What has David Beckham said about Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami?
      Inter Miami co-owner Beckham described Messi’s arrival at the team as a “dream come true”.
      “Leo, we are so proud that you have chosen our club for the next stage in your career,” he said at the time of the player’s signing.
      Beckham said in a later statement: “Ten years ago, when I started my journey to build a new team in Miami, I said that I dreamed of bringing the greatest players in the world to this amazing city.
      “Players who shared the ambition I had when I joined LA Galaxy to help grow football in the USA and to build a legacy for the next generation in this sport that we love so much.
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      “Today, that dream came true. I couldn’t be prouder that a player of Leo’s caliber is joining our club, but I am also delighted to welcome a good friend, an amazing person, and his beautiful family to join our Inter Miami community.”
      He added: “The next phase of our adventure starts here, and I can’t wait to see Leo take to the pitch.” More

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      What is the Leagues Cup?

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      LIONEL MESSI will be thrown straight into the thick of things as he prepares to make his debut in the US. The Leagues Cup gets underway this week and there are plenty of teams vying to get their hands on some silverware.
      Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami earlier this summer in a huge deal for the MLSCredit: Getty
      Messi already has a cabinet full of trophies at home, but he’ll be after his very first with Inter Miami on American soil later this year.
      Though the MLS is still in the middle of its season, the Leagues Cup will now take precedent for North America’s best players.
      What is the Leagues Cup?
      The Leagues Cup will all 29 MLS clubs thrown into a World-Cup style competition with the 18 Liga MX clubs to compete for one trophy.
      Both the MLS and Liga MX, the top league in Mexico, will come to a halt while the Leagues Cup is going on.

      The winner will eventually qualify for the last-16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
      Every team will play two group stage games each, and the top two teams from each group will make the round of 32.
      No draws are allowed, so if a game is level after 90 minutes, the game will go straight to penalties.
      A team gets three points for a win, 1 point for a draw after 90 minutes, and an extra point if they win the shootout.
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      When is the Leagues Cup?
      The Leagues Cup will be held between July 21 and August 19.
      The first game of the tournament will be between Messi’s Inter Miami and Cruz Azul. More

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      When is Arsenal vs Man Utd? Team news, TV channel and live stream info for pre-season friendly

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United battle in an upcoming pre-season friendly this Saturday – and here’s what you need to know. Premier League rivals are prepping away before their meet-up in New York this weekend.
      Arsenal take on Manchester United in New York this Saturday.Credit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s side smashed the MLS All-Stars 5-0 on Wednesday but this will be United’s first game of their US tour.
      Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber have made their unofficial debuts and are expected to face Andre Onana on Erik ten Hag’s side this weekend.
      With Harry Maguire stripped of his captaincy the leader of the Red Devils this weekend is still up in the air.
      Both teams finished in the top three last season with Arsenal finishing nine points ahead of the Red Devils.
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      Harry Maguire is no longer captain leaving the spot up for grabs this weekend.Credit: AP
      When is Arsenal vs Man Utd?

      The pre-season friendly will be on Saturday, 22 July
      Kick-off in the USA is scheduled for 5pm which is 10pm UK time

      Where is Arsenal vs Man Utd being played?

      The game will be held at the MetLife Stadium, New York
      MetLife holds around 82,000 fans.

      What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?

      The game will be broadcast live on MUTV which can be viewed on the Manchester United App or on manutd.com.
      Fans can sign up to watch the game on MUTV for £7.99.

      What is the team news?
      New signing Rice and Timber are expected to feature in this weekend’s games alongside Kai Havertz.
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      Folarin Balogun who has been linked to a move with Inter Milan has travelled to the USA for The Gunner’s pre-season tour.
      Meanwhile, Onana has completed his medical and will join his new teammates in New York later today, according to reports.
      Marcus Rashford is set to play after renewing a staggering £325k weekly contract with the team.
      New signing Mason Mount will also be expected on the line-up, while the captaincy of the team is still unknown after Harry Maguire was stripped of the title. More

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      Why is Sam Kerr not playing for Australia vs Ireland in the Women’s World Cup?

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      SAM Kerr has risen to fame showing off her football skills.The Australian star has become a fan favourite over the years, but why is she not playing for Australia vs Ireland in the Women’s World Cup?
      Sam Kerr has a calf injuryCredit: Getty
      Why is Sam Kerr not playing for Australia vs Ireland in the Women’s World Cup?
      Sam Kerr is not playing in the Australian vs Ireland Women’s World Cup match due to an injury.
      She has been ruled out for the first two matches because of a calf injury she sustained while training.
      She is set to miss the opening Group B game against the Republic of Ireland at Stadium Australia on Thursday as well as being absent against Nigeria on July 27.
      The Chelsea forward posted on Instagram: “Unfortunately I sustained a calf injury yesterday in training. I wanted to share this with everyone so there is no distraction from us doing what we came here to achieve.

      “Of course I would have loved to have been out there tonight but I can’t wait to be a part of this amazing journey which starts now.”
      A statement posted to the Australia team’s Twitter account read: “Sam Kerr is unavailable tonight after she picked up a calf injury at training on matchday minus-one.
      “Sam will be unavailable for the next two matches with the Matildas medical team to re-assess her following our second group-stage match.”
      Who will replace Sem Kerr?
      Sam is set to be replaced by Arsenal defender Steph Catley.
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      It’s hoped that Kerr will have recovered enough in order to play in Australia’s final match in Group B, against Canada on July 31.
      How long does it take to recover from a calf injury?
      Depending how serious the calf injury is, it can take up to three months to recover fully.
      A typical grade I calf strain will heal in seven to 10 days but a grade II injury can take four to six weeks.
      If you have a grade III calf strain you are looking at three months of recovery.
      The most common calf injury tends to be grade II. More

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      Who are Lionel Messi’s parents?

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      BEFORE Lionel Messi was one of the greatest football players of all time, he was only known as the son of Jorge Messi and Celia María Cuccittini. His parents have stood by his side since the beginning, and now they play a crucial role in his brand.
      Lionel Messi is the son of Jorge and CeliaCredit: Instagram/ jorge.sole
      Who are Lionel Messi’s parents?
      Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, to Jorge and Celia.
      Growing up, Jorge worked as a factory worker while Celia worked at a magnet manufacturing workshop.
      Now, Celia often stays out of the spotlight, while her husband works on growing and running their son’s career.
      When did Jorge Messi become Lionel’s agent?
      Lionel’s parents always knew their son was special, which is why Jorge took an early interest in managing his career.
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      Since the early 2000s, Jorge has served as Lionel’s agent. He is often the go-to guy when it comes to Lionel’s career and business decisions.
      “He tries to do everything for his son. He has not learned how to step back and move aside and let other people work in a more professional way,” a source told The Athletic.
      “They are a good family, they love each other, but they do not seem to be particularly good at building relationships with people who can help them.”
      Jorge runs things remotely from Rosario and has an office in central Barcelona, with a receptionist, a German financial controller, private banker Alfonso Nebot, who takes care of his investments, and a former Barcelona employee Pau Negre, responsible for his international commercial work.
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      At this time, it is not known if Jorge will move his operation now that his son is playing in the MLS for Inter Miami.
      Lionel Messi’s father is also his agentCredit: Instagram/jorge.sole
      How many siblings does Lionel Messi have?
      While Lionel might be the most well-known Messi family member, he is not Jorge and Celia’s only child.
      Jorge and Celia are also the parents of Lionel’s older brothers, Rodrigo and Matias, and his younger sister, Maria Sol.
      While the Messi kids might have a high-profile brother, they often stay out of the spotlight as much as possible. More