Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the number one football player in the world due to his outstanding career achievements, unique playing style, and significant influence on the sport, with many considering him the 'best in history' and a 'genius' on the field.

Lionel Messi is currently 35 years old.

Lionel Messi has won 7 Golden Ball awards.

Lionel Messi has won seven Ballon d'Or awards.

Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award seven times.

Lionel Messi made his debut for Inter Miami CF on July 21, 2023.

Lionel Messi won 34 domestic and continental titles with Barcelona.

Lionel Messi has won a total of 44 official titles with his clubs and country, making him one of the most successful football players in history.

Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina, leading his country to victory and demonstrating his exceptional skills as a player.

Lionel Messi has played for FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Argentina national team, achieving numerous titles and awards including four Champions Leagues and a record seven Ballon D’Or trophies.

Lionel Messi was born in 1987.

Lionel Messi won 4 Champions League titles with Barcelona.

Lionel Messi has won four Champions League titles, showcasing his success in European football.

Lionel Messi is considered the greatest fútbolista of all time due to his outstanding career achievements and influence on the sport.

Lionel Messi is widely considered the number one football player in the world due to his consistent delivery of outstanding performances, numerous awards, and leadership on the field.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time, with numerous achievements and records that solidify his position as one of the best in the sport.

Lionel Messi has achieved success at both club and international levels.

Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona.

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Messi ’ s best records on his 37th birthday
2024-06-24 | 06: 20
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Lionel Messi ’ s record has reached a staggering 37, with more to be added during his current appearance at the 2024 Copa América in the United States.
This coincides with the celebration of the Argentine football legend's 37th year on Monday, June 24, 2024.
In Argentina's first match against Canada (2 – 0), Messi became the most played player in the history of the tournament (35 games).
He aspires to become the tournament ’ s historic scorer, surpassing compatriot Tocho Mendez and Brazilian Zizinho (17 goals), who has so far scored 13 goals.
Lionel Messi ’ s record was set by the Argentinian flea at the start of his professional football career in Barcelona in 2004, which lasted until 2021, where he won all the individual and collective awards, most notably the historical hexagon in 2009 and the second historical treble in 2015.
He then moved to Paris Saint-Germain due to economic problems in Barcelona, and played in France until 2023, and after winning the World Cup in Qatar 2022, he decided to end his career in the ranks of Inter Miami.
* Lionel Messi 's most notable records:
Official Titles:
He holds the highest number of official titles in history (44).
Golden Ball: The most awarded Golden Ball (8).
The Golden Shoe: The Most Winning Golden Shoe (6)
Goals in a calendar year: He entered the Guinness Book of World Records with 91 goals in 2012.
International matches:
The player with the most matches with the Albesiliste (183).
International Goals:
Most goals scored with Argentina (108).
Argentina World Cup goalscorer: 13 goals.
Registration for four World Cups: 2006, 2014, 2018, and 2022.
Argentina's youngest goalscorer at the World Cup: 18 years, 357 days.
South America's top scorer for the World Cup:
31 goals.
Number of World Cups: 5.
Number of matches in the World Cup: 26.
Most minutes in the World Cup: 2,314 minutes.
Number of times as captain in the World Cup: 19 games.
Crucial goals and passes at the World Cup: 13 goals and 8 passes (most)
World Cup Ballon d'Or: Won twice (2014 and 2022).
Player of the Match Award in the World Cup: 14 times.
Registration in different stages of the World Cup in the same version.
Lionel Messi ’ s World Cup record: scoring at different ages.
The longest time between the first and last goal of the World Cup: 16 years, 6 months and 2 days.
First scoring in the highest number of World Cup matches: 8.
Most scoring captain in the World Cup final: 2 goals.
Copa America: 35 games.
Number of crucial passes in the Copa America: 18.
Highest number of La Liga titles for foreigners: 10.
Top scorer for the same team:
672 goals for Barcelona.
Spanish league goalscorer: 474 goals.
History of Spain: 26 goals.
Most goals in a season of La Liga: 50 goals (2011 – 12).
Most assists in a season of La Liga: 21 (2019 / 20).
Crucial passes in La Liga: 193.
Spanish football: 36 times.
Successive goals in La Liga matches: scored in 21 consecutive matches (2012 / 13 season).
Pechichi Award as Lagha goalscorer: 8 times.
Top scorer in the Champions League with the same club: 120 goals with Barcelona.
Goals in the largest number of clubs in the Champions League: 40 teams.
Fastest scoring 100 goals in the Champions League: 123 games.
Lionel Messi ’ s record makes him an unforgettable legend in the world of football.
These numbers are not just statistics, they are a testament to the dedication, talent and superior ability to shine through the toughest situations and biggest tournaments.
With his many achievements, Messi remains a symbol of creativity and sporting excellence, and continues to inspire future generations of footballers around the world.
As he continues to play in tournaments, we can expect more historic moments and records to add to his impressive record.
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Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the number one football player in the world due to his outstanding career achievements, unique playing style, and significant influence on the sport, with many considering him the 'best in history' and a 'genius' on the field.

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"Genius," "Alien," and "Best in History."
What did the world famous people say about Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi, the living Argentine legend, wrote a new line in his timeless story to be told by future generations, after he led his country to the World Cup title in the Arab World Cup held on Qatari soil, and added the title to many individual and collective awards he received throughout his career, proving to the world once again that he is the best in history.
He is "the best player in history", "genius" and "from outside the planet", this is how the stars of football Argentina captain the best player in the world 7 times, Lionel Messi, who led his country to the crown of the world, and so also described giants and celebrities on various occasions, and collect their opinions in the following historical testimonies:
Cristiano Ronaldo
In an interview with Piers Morgan on November 17, Ronaldo, who was Messi ’ s opponent when he defended the colours of Real Madrid and Barcelona, said: “He is an amazing player, a magician...
We shared the scene for 16 years.
Imagine, 16 years!
So, of course, I have an excellent relationship with him. ”
"He's a man I really respect, the way he always talks about me, his wife and my wife are friends, they respect each other very much, they're from Argentina, what can I say about Messi?
"An amazing man who does great things in football."
Giuseppe Guardiola
In an April 12 interview with the South American television channel Telemundo Deportes, Josep Guardiola, former Messi coach at FC Barcelona (2008-2012), said: “What does Leo represent in my career?
Everything, everything, everything, I felt what Phil Jackson felt with Michael Jordan, because Leo Messi was with me, there are very few people who control their sport so easily, without him, we would have won too, but how much?
No way, for the World Cup, I hope he is in good physical condition, training well and coming strong. ”
In 2012, Guardiola said: “I ’ m sorry for those who are trying to remove him from the throne, we ’ re in front of the best player in every respect, he can do everything, every day. ”
The late Diego Maradona
The Argentina legend and former coach of the national team said in 2010: "Now I know who will take my place in football and his name is Lionel Messi, he has something different from the other players, he is a leader and an example to follow."
Gerard Pique
Messi ’ s former Barcelona teammate (2008-2021) said on March 25, in an interview with The Blazers Tribune, “People often ask me how Messi has been all these years, if I want to explain it in one sentence, I ’ ll say: He ’ s an alien, not from this planet, he ’ s the only player that when I first saw him play at the age of 13, I said to myself:“ It ’ s the best I ’ ve ever seen in my entire life. ”
"What makes him so good is that he is not interested in the show, he rarely makes individual shots, his greatness lies in his obsession with the ball, what is perhaps invisible on television, and you can see on the court is his face when he runs to take the ball from a defender, when I think of the magic of Messi, this is not something that can be found on YouTube, it is a sensitive expression in his eyes, to explain his greatness, I need 5,000 words."
Mario Balotelli
The Italian star said in 2019: “There is only one person who is a bit better than me; his name is Lionel Messi.
Samuel Ito
Messi's former Barcelona teammate (2004-2009) said in 2010: "There is only one God for football, he is Messi".
Neymar
Messi ’ s current Paris Saint-Germain teammate and former Barcelona teammate said in September: “Messi is an amazing player, a genius, he is also off the pitch, it ’ s an honour to play alongside him.
Brazilian Ronaldo
Former Brazilian star Ronaldo said in 2012: "Messi is great, he is an excellent player, but he will only become a legend when he shows his true colors with Argentina and wins the World Cup.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
He said in 2010: "Messi is a PlayStation player, how does he do what he does?
I don ’ t know, but he ’ s unique and wonderful. ”
Xavi Hernandez
The Spanish star, who played alongside Messi in Barcelona from 2004 to 2015, said in 2010: "He's number one.
“He ’ s the type of player who shows up only once every 30 years. ”
The late Cuban leader Fidel Castro
He said in 2010: "He looks like lightning, with his feet or head, he hits the ball with incredible speed."
Rafael Nadal
The Spanish tennis star said in 2011: “Messi is the best player I ’ ve ever seen.
Kobe Bryant
“I was talking to [former Brazilian football star] Ronaldinho, who was a close friend, and he said to me, ‘ Kobe, listen, I ’ m going to introduce you to the man who ’ s going to be the greatest player ever.
I said, “You are the best! ”
He answered: No, no.
This young man here would be the best.
This young man was Lionel Messi, who was only 17 at the time.
Barack Obama
The former US president said in 2016: “My daughters know Pope Francis and now you want to get to know Messi, but I couldn ’ t arrange it. ”
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‘He’s a football miracle’ – Lionel Messi labelled as ‘best player of all time’ and is one way from emulating fellow icon Diego Maradona, who watched ‘from football heaven’

A ‘football miracle’, a ‘joy’ to watch, a ‘hero’, a ‘star’ and the ‘best player of all time’.

Those are just some of the superlatives used to describe Argentina and football icon Lionel Messi, who spearheaded them into another World Cup final.

talkSPORT’s Adrian Durham was left in awe of the 35-year-old who is on the cusp of finally winning football’s holy grail.

Messi notched in his fifth goal in Qatar – his 11th overall across his five World Cups – as Argentina breezed past Croatia to set up a final meeting against either France or Morocco.

From being sent off on his international debut within a minute against Hungary in 2005, Messi is one game away from eternal glory.

It will be the second time Messi will have featured in the showpiece match after Germany edged out the South American nation in the 2014 final.

Durham says Diego Maradona would have been watching on from ‘football heaven’ – purring over his successor’s dazzling display.

And in what will likely be his last appearance in the global tournament, Durham was nothing but effusive in his praise for the Paris Saint-Germain forward.

Speaking after the 3-0 victory against the 2018 runners-up, Durham said: “What a privilege to be here, what a joy to witness this.

“Lionel Messi, sent off on his Argentina debut, he saw red 30 seconds into his Argentina debut. But he recovered quite well, didn’t he?

“He scored on his World Cup debut in 2006, couldn’t excel under Maradona in South Africa in 2010, in 2014 he was voted the best player at the World Cup.

“But he couldn’t overcome the Germans in the final, 2018 the coach was visibly looking to Messi on the pitch to make decisions in game, it just didn’t work.

“Messi considered retirement from the Albiceleste, then he captained Argentina to Copa [America] glory last summer – their first trophy in 28 years, continental champions.

“Are they going to follow it up with World Cup glory? Their first World Cup since 1986 when Diego Armando Maradona was the talisman.

“And now with Maradona watching from football heaven, it’s Messi who is the main man, he’s the hero, he’s the star, and the fans love him.

“Can he take the World Cup back to Argentina? Well whether he does or not, Lionel Messi has richly entertained us tonight, and all his career.

“Quick feet, injections of pace, strength belying his small stature and frame, fouled constantly but never injured, it’s a medical miracle. He’s a football miracle.

“And now all the Argentina players that have gone over to their fans, gathered all in a line, arms around each other, bouncing up and down in celebration, and Lionel Messi is right in the middle of that.

“He’s never looked so happy playing for his country in his life, at times it was a chore, and at times it was a burden too much for Messi to carry.

“But right now he seems happy, the management structure is right, the teammates are right, everything is right for Lionel Messi to get it right in this World Cup.

“So far, so good. For Messi, goals and assists they just keep racking up, it’s more than the numbers though, it’s what we call the eye test.

“Just watch Lionel Messi play, this is the joy of football I’ve been talking about for a couple of years now.

“This is what it’s all about, this is entertainment, the very best player of all time, for me, he doesn’t need a trophy to back it up.

“But Messi – lifting the World Cup – wouldn’t that make a great picture to frame for his mantelpiece alongside his record seven Ballon d’Or trophies.

“Messi makes you smile when you watch him play the beautiful game, more beautifully than anyone has ever played it before.

“Stand up for the main man – the magic man – he’s had to follow Maradona for his country, and he’s done it.

“[Johan] Cruyff and Ronaldinho and others at Barcelona, he’s done it. But he’s done it with pure football joy in his heart.”

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Messi, 35, led his country to victory at last year's World Cup. The forward was outstanding in Qatar, as he scored seven goals - including two in the final against France - and provided three assists. He also received the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.

Argentina played their first game since the World Cup final on Thursday night, when they defeated Panama 2-0 in Buenos Aires. The friendly was viewed as a homecoming for Lionel Scaloni's side, with each player receiving a replica of the World Cup trophy.

Thursday night's game was also Messi's first in Argentina since the tournament in Qatar, as he plays his club football for Paris Saint-Germain in France. As such, the Argentinian Football Association were keen to show their gratitude to their skipper.

Messi was informed of his latest honour on Saturday and was clearly overwhelmed by it. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner wrote on Instagram, "This recognition is one of the nicest I've ever received. A great honour, thank you very much."

Messi struggled to hold back the tears ahead of Argentina's game against Panama, as they were serenaded by thousands of fans inside El Monumental. The veteran responded by scoring a stunning free kick, with Thiago Almada also finding the net.

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For a while, it seemed as if Messi was going to finish his career without a single international honour at senior level. The Paris Saint-Germain forward lost the 2007, 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals - as well as the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil.

Messi even retired from international football in 2016, such was his disappointment. Although he was persuaded to continue playing for Argentina later that year, a poor showing at the tournament in Russia in 2018 suggested his World Cup dream was over.

Yet the appointment of Scaloni as manager after that tournament, initially on an interim basis, brought new hope for Messi. Argentina won the Copa America in July 2021, the Finalissima in June 2022 and finally the World Cup five months later.

Argentina's World Cup triumph was dramatic. Messi's side stormed into a 2-0 lead before a late brace from Kylian Mbappe forced the game into extra time. After Messi restored Argentina's advantage, Mbappe scored from the spot to complete his hat-trick.

Thanks to the heroics of Emiliano Martinez, Argentina won on penalties to finally complete Messi's trophy cabinet. It also helped the skipper fulfil his prophecy as the rightful heir to Diego Maradona's throne in Argentina. Maradona sadly passed away in 2020.

Despite winning everything in the game, Messi is determined to continue playing for Argentina. Scaloni's side will defend their Copa America title in the summer of 2024, while Messi may even want to play in the next World Cup in three years' time. He will be 39 when the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico concludes.

Lionel Messi has won seven Ballon d'Or awards.

Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award seven times.

Lionel Messi made his debut for Inter Miami CF on July 21, 2023.

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Last Friday, July 21, I was one of about 21,000 fans who filled the sold-out DRV Pnk Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This wasn’t a regular weekend in South Florida, as Lionel Messi — the greatest fútbolista of all time — was making his U.S. debut on Inter Miami.
ESPN reported that the average listed price for Inter Miami’s season has increased by 716% since Messi announced back in June that he was joining Major League Soccer (MLS) while Forbes reported a 500% climb in ticket costs. Whatever the exact percentage may be, the truth is, whether you’re watching at home or in that stadium, this is more than a historical moment, it’s a historical movement — especially for Latine fans.
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Growing up Colombian-American, I knew what fútbol represented in my community: unity, joy, and even hope. I remember watching all the tournaments, not because I grew up playing the sport, but because of the energy that surrounded it, the tense wins and celebratory gatherings that filled those around me with pride.
From the internationally followed World Cup to the mostly Latine-viewed Copa América to the more local South American leagues where I’d follow Atlético Nacional (my family’s preferred Colombian team based in Medellín), I was always in close proximity to fútbol culture.
Now, with Messi’s Inter debut, I am confident that American sports culture will be changed forever. The three most popular sports in America have always been American football (not to be confused with fútbol), basketball, and baseball. With an internationally renowned super star like Messi joining Major League Soccer in America for the first time — our comunidades are set to change by captivating new audiences.

With Messi’s Inter debut, I am confident that American sports culture will be changed forever.

There are, after all, more than 60 million Latine people living in the U.S., quickly taking over as the largest demographic in younger age groups, and our culture is shifting rapidly. Latines are celebrating many first-time wins in American culture.
Latine musicians are largely responsible for our culture-shifting contributions, like Bad Bunny who set the world record for the highest grossing tour with “Un Verano Sin Ti,” and Karol G making history with her latest album, Mañana Será Bonito, the first all-Spanish-language album by a female artist to reach number one atop the Billboard charts. But outside of music, television, and film, there is a whole new opportunity for Latines to shift American culture: Sports!
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“Being a music journalist, I always understood fans that travel to see their favorite artists. But I realized that people also travel to see their teams and star players,” Grecia Lopez, Mexican-American and Miami-based music journalist, tells Refinery 29.
Lopez, who relocated to Miami three years ago from Los Angeles, has watched the revival of the Inter Miami fútbol team since it was purchased in part by David Beckham in 2021. “It was known as a losing team. I had friends who would drive to the stadium in Fort Lauderdale in traffic to go support their team, despite their losses. With Messi’s arrival, Inter Miami became a winning team overnight and that brings pride to its locals.”
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She’s right. The days in Miami leading up to Messi’s debut game were any Latine person in the U.S’s dream-come-true. Adidas, one of the biggest sponsors of MLS, and who invited me to watch Messi’s debut, made sure that everyone knew Messi would be going from a beloved South American athlete, to an Argentine fútbolista representing Latines in and outside of the states.
“Impossible is Nothing,” is not a slogan Adidas takes lightly. The sports brand designed a custom cargo ship to sail from Guatemala to Miami with a snapshot of Messi, the famous three-stripe logo, and this slogan, a literal symbol that Latin American culture has made its way to America, and is ready to be felt and seen.
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Whether the red state of Florida likes it or not, it is home to some of the biggest immigrant communities in the states. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed an inhumane immigration law restricting and penalizing the employment of undocumented workers in the state that has left these communities devastated. Yet, beyond these terrible laws, exist communities of people who are proud of where they come from. For Latines, soccer is more than a sport, it's an opportunity to come together and be proud of our culturas.
“I felt like I was closer to home,” says Camila Ramón, Argentinian athlete and Peloton instructor, after attending an Inter Miami game earlier this summer. Ramón, who was born in Argentina and migrated to Miami, explains that while Messi is everyone’s star player, at home he’s “like God.” Before Messi’s debut and after the announcement of his signing, she recalls benches of the DNV Pink Stadium packed with Argentinians already awaiting Messi’s arrival and the nostalgic feeling of being back home. With predominantly large groups of Cuban, Haitian, and Colombian migrants, as well as other groups from all across Latin American and the Caribbean — Florida’s anti-immigration government doesn’t stand a chance against our pride and presence.
“In Haitian culture, soccer is life,” says 21-year-old fútbol player Shanyder Borgelin, who also plays for Inter Miami and played his first professional fútbol game for the Haitian national team while he was barely a teenager. (He credits his Haitian culture for introducing him to fútbol and uses it to represent his country on a national level by participating in the Haitian league.) Born in Broward County, Fla to Haitian parents, Borgelin remembers sitting in front of the TV watching fútbol and learning from other Latine greats. “Growing up, Barcelona was my favorite team and my dad would have me watch Ronaldinho and Messi.” Now, he shares a locker room with one of his idols.
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Fans also hope Messi will elevate the play of MLS. At just a couple decades old, the newer sports league isn’t as well respected as other professional leagues in America. “It always had this reputation of being an easy league, but with Messi coming here it changes the whole perspective. It shows growth, and the beginning of a future where more big names will join the league,” says Borgelin.
And attract more audiences. “With Messi coming to Miami, there’s all this attention being brought to soccer. The celebrities that were there [at his opening match] like Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian, Lebron James — even the people who don’t think about soccer are intrigued,” says Panamanian journalist Lissete Lanuza-Sáenz.
With the arrival of a star athlete in the league captivating the attention of some of the most influential American figures, Major League Soccer is set to rapidly change. Not only in America where sports fans who previously didn’t care for the soccer league are tuning in and paying close attention, but also outside of it. “I think no one in Latin America actually cared about American Major League Soccer,” says Lanuza-Sáenz. She adds that while they follow Brazilian, Argentinian, and even the Mexican fútbol leagues closely — Panamanians would previously prefer to watch American sports leagues only for basketball and football. “For the first time, I’m seeing restaurants in Panama streaming Major League Soccer.”
While fútbol in the U.S. was always an afterthought due to the popularity of other major sports leagues, Messi coming to Miami proves that Major League Soccer is on the rise. With fútbol on the rise, so are our public displays of Latine pride.

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He conquered disease and poverty, and that ’ s what saved him.
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Football stars receive huge salaries that place them in the category of millionaires and possibly billionaires, although at the beginning of their lives they were quite the opposite.
Argentine veteran Lionel Messi, star of Paris Saint-Germain, is one of the most prominent players who lived through difficult days at the beginning of their lives, before their conditions changed because of the "round witch".
Illness and poverty
Born in June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina, Messi is the third of four children of Jorge Messi, a steelworker, and his wife Celia Cochetini, who worked in a magnet workshop.
Growing up in a close-knit and football-loving family, Leo played with his older brothers Rodrigo and Mattias, and his cousins Maximiliano and Emmanuel Biancucci, who later became professional players.
Messi joined the local club Grandoli at the age of 4, and then moved to Newles Old Boys when he was six, where his talent attracted the attention of big clubs with River Plate at the forefront.
The Messi family lived a fairly stable life thanks to the struggle of their parents, but when Leo turned 11 he was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, after noticing that he was noticeably shorter than the rest of the boys who were with him in the same age group.
Liu ’ s family did not have enough to cover the cost of treatment, which was close to $1,000 a month, and lived through difficult circumstances in order to save his treatment, as several clubs refused to sponsor it due to the country ’ s economic collapse at the time, while his father ’ s health insurance covered only several months of treatment.
Messi says of his childhood in Argentina: "There are a lot of poor people in the world, especially us who come from a country where there are a lot of people who have difficulty in life, I saw poverty up close and I know it well, I was not even close to the situation I am today."
“People can say, ‘ You only talk because you don ’ t know what poverty is.
“It ’ s not easy, it ’ s not true, I ’ m aware of everything that happens to the poor, whether in Argentina or Spain. ”
Despite the difficult life that Leo lived as a child, but it was better than his peers who lived in the villages next to his home without water and electricity, thanks to the struggle of his family, especially his father, who Messi says "went out to work in the morning and came back at night dead of fatigue".
Catalan blood.
In 2000, Messi traveled with relatives in the Spanish province of Catalonia, where Leo had his father ’ s ancestry, and arranged for him to meet with Barcelona officials to join his academy.
After several experiments, Messi managed to integrate into the Barcelona academy and settled there with his father, after the Catalan club agreed to take care of his expensive treatment.
Messi was promoted to the first team in 2004, and since then he has written an honorable history in the Blaugrana shirt, etching his name in gold letters as one of the legends of football.
Messi played 777 games for Barcelona in various competitions before leaving for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of last year, scoring 672 goals and winning 34 domestic and continental titles, and has been the backbone of the golden age of Parsa over the past two decades.
Messi ’ s sporting successes and status as one of the most important football stars in the world opened the doors of wealth, earning more than US $130 million annually, between salaries, bonuses and profits from sponsorship and advertising contracts.
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Lionel Messi has won a total of 44 official titles with his clubs and country, making him one of the most successful football players in history.

Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina, leading his country to victory and demonstrating his exceptional skills as a player.

Lionel Messi has played for FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Argentina national team, achieving numerous titles and awards including four Champions Leagues and a record seven Ballon D’Or trophies.

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The number one player on this list is obvious: the world’s biggest star, the game’s best talent for over 15 years now, and top three among the all-time greats. Messi’s dazzling skill for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain has earned four Champions Leagues, 11 domestic league titles across Spain and France, and a record seven Ballon D’Or trophies — soccer’s most famous player of the year award.

Last year, he finally lifted silverware with Argentina, delivering the country’s record-tying 15th Copa América. It was the nation’s first continental crown since 1993, and Messi was runner-up in 2007, 2015 and 2016. The last two came after a runner-up finish at the 2014 World Cup.

At age 35, Messi doesn’t have the speed he used to, but he has as much skill and guile as ever. And he has a stacked squad of Argentina teammates that complement him and bring their own firepower: Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Ángel Di María (Juventus), Rodrigo De Paul (Atlético Madrid), and a crown-jewel young prospect in Julián Álvarez (Manchester City).

They’re fired up, they’re hungry, and they’re on a 35-game winning streak dating back to 2019. If Argentina win it all, the triumph will be celebrated across the globe, and Messi will be enshrined above Pelé and Diego Maradona as the greatest of all time.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal

He’s Messi’s longtime foil, among fans worldwide and for years in Spain. When Ronaldo was at Real Madrid and Messi was at Barcelona, the world stopped for two hours.

The debate was also fueled by their national team feats. Ronaldo has five European Cups to Messi’s four, and for five years he had the national team trophy that Messi didn’t: the 2016 European Championship.

As with any great sports rivalry, fans of one of the players often disdain the other. But Ronaldo, it must be said, is rather more disdainable. Yes, he’s got an outrageous career goals total, with 701 club goals in 949 games and 117 national team goals in 191 caps. And he’s got a body that seems to have been sculpted by the Greek gods, not just the soccer gods.

He’s also got an ego to match, and it rubs a lot of people the wrong way. He isn’t afraid to throw a public tantrum, as he did just a few days ago about his lack of playing time at Manchester United. And he stood accused for over a decade of committing a rape in 2009 in Las Vegas. A lawsuit about it was dismissed this past June.

Ronaldo is 37 now. This will be his last World Cup. Will he go out with a swan song, or with another combustion?

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Kylian Mbappé, France

France’s 2018 World Cup title launched a then-19-year-old Mbappé to superstardom. He’s still there, as the flagship player for his country and its biggest club, Paris Saint-Germain. In fact, he’s such a big deal that French president Emmanuel Macron reportedly asked Mbappé to turn down a move to Real Madrid this summer.

We’ll never know if it truly helped, because PSG -- which is owned by Qatari royals -- had the money to keep Mbappé. The club also gave Mbappé a lot of power off the field, and he has used it to build his business interests.

Now comes a new challenge: lifting his country to a second straight World Cup. There hasn’t been a repeat men’s champion since Pelé's Brazil in 1958 and 1962. France has the talent to do it, but also has locker-room friction that Mbappé has been part of. And history brings an omen: Les Bleus crashed out in 2002 after winning it all in 1998.

Sadio Mané, Senegal

Only three African teams in men’s World Cup history have reached the quarterfinals: Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002, and Ghana in 2010. This year’s Senegal squad has the talent to match them, and potentially go a step farther.

Nine months after winning the Africa Cup of Nations, the Lions of Teranga arrive in Qatar full of talent and optimism. Chelsea goalkeeper Édouard Mendy and centerback Kalidou Koulibaly are defensive rocks, while Bayern Munich’s Mané leads the attack.

Mané suffered a right fibula injury playing for Bayern on Nov. 8. He was named to the World Cup team, but he’s racing the clock to be fit. Whether he makes it is one of the tournament’s biggest on-field questions this week.

Bukayo Saka, England

England has its best chance in decades to win its first World Cup since 1966, and Saka is a big reason why. The 21-year-old from London is an electric winger for the Three Lions and Arsenal, and has one of both teams’ most engaging personalities.

Gavi, Spain

Just 18 years old, the Barcelona midfielder has jumped up the line of the world’s top young prospects. This year, he won two of Europe’s top awards for players under age 21: France Football’s Kopa Trophy (the same publication runs the Ballon D’Or), and the Golden Boy trophy organized by newspapers across the continent.

Gavi is already a regular player for his club and has 12 senior Spain caps. This World Cup could be his global breakout.

Jamal Musiala, Germany

Another of this World Cup’s big-time youngsters will face Gavi in the group stage. Musiala, 19, has rocketed to prominence with Bayern Munich and Germany this year. In just the half-season so far with Bayern, he has 12 goals and 10 assists in 22 games.

Not much is expected in Qatar of a German squad whose mix of ages isn’t quite right. But if Musiala takes off, he could take Die Mannschaft on a big run.

Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium

If you watch the English Premier League, you know that De Bruyne is the midfield maestro for powerhouse Manchester City. There are few more technically-gifted players on the planet, especially in his part of the field.

Four years ago, he helped the Red Devils to fourth place, the nation’s best World Cup finish. This year’s team has lots of talent, but De Bruyne is one of 11 players among the squad of 26 who’s age 30 or older. That’s a warning sign that a repeat run might not happen.

Vinícius Jr.

We’ve saved the best national team for last, or at least the world’s most famous one. No team has more World Cups than Brazil’s five, and the Seleçao are a big betting favorite to make it six this year. They have immense talent at every position, from defense up to the front line.

If you were expecting to see Neymar’s name here, that’s understandable. He’s Brazil’s biggest star of all, But Vinícius is a player you want to know about. He’s been ticketed for stardom since his childhood days in Rio de Janeiro, and he has lived up to the hype at Real Madrid.

Now age 22, he has 10 goals and 5 assists in 22 games this season, after scoring the winner in last season’s Champions League final. Many of his plays have gone straight onto highlight reels, accompanied by great dancing celebrations.

Lionel Messi was born in 1987.

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Content: The evolution of Argentina, Messi and Scaloni: From pariahs to heroes

Located in the Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve in Puerto Madero, Paseo de la Gloria (Walk of Glory) is a tourist attraction that was created in Argentina’s capital ahead of hosting the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.

Visitors and locals walk the airy promenade and pay homage to the country’s most accomplished sportsmen and women: heroes of tennis, field hockey, basketball, golf, boxing and horse racing are enshrined in bronze and immortalized, just a stone’s throw from the Rio de la Plata.

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Among the most recognizable statues are those of former NBA great Emanuel Ginobili and tennis icon Gabriela Sabatini. But the most popular statue is that of Lionel Messi.

Created by Argentine sculptor Carlos Benavidez, it captures Messi’s signature running style — the moment when he bursts past an opponent on the dribble.

It was erected in 2016 shortly after the now 35-year-old retired temporarily from Argentina’s national team. A defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup final was followed by two consecutive Copa America final losses to Chile in 2015 and 2016.

Both the defeats by Chile were agonising penalty shootouts, including Messi sailing his penalty over the bar at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium in the 2016 match. Immediately after that game, Messi shocked the world when he announced his retirement from international football.

“It’s incredible, really. It just won’t happen for us,” a downtrodden Messi told reporters from the mixed zone. “Apparently this is how it’s going to be. Today it happened to us again, and again in penalties.”

Asked what was going through his head and whether it was too early to think about CONMEBOL’s World Cup qualifiers for Russia 2018, Messi muttered: “I was thinking about this in the dressing room. That’s it. The national team is over for me. It’s been four finals. Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be for me. I couldn’t do it. That’s it.”

Messi had already won five Ballon d’Ors and eight La Liga titles with Barcelona. He had lifted four Champions League trophies and had enormous success in Europe. For over a decade, Messi has been considered the world’s best player, but success in Argentina’s famed No 10 shirt has eluded him.

He was criticized in Argentina for failing to perform for his country when it mattered most. Messi left his boyhood town of Rosario for La Masia in Barcelona at the age of 13 and became a legend in Spain, but that was later used by Argentina fans and pundits to question whether he truly embodied the rugged spirit of an Argentine footballer.

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It was that type of patriotic envy that was debated relentlessly on nightly television programs, in cafes and in the press. Barcelona’s football had finessed his game and softened his mentality, they said, and that was evidenced by the aforementioned finals losses.

Messi was revered around the world, but he had become a polarizing figure in Argentina — a “foreigner” who was crippled by the pressure of representing Argentina and a player who was burdened by the shadow of Diego Maradona.

As a result, Messi’s statue on the Walk of Glory became a frequent target for vandals. The statue’s torso was first stolen and then replaced, only to see it destroyed again in December of 2017.

A man runs past the statue of Lionel Messi after it was vandalized in 2017 (Photo: Mariano Sanchez/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Perhaps the thieves wanted a piece of Messi memorabilia for themselves. However, the symbolism that a toppled statue of Messi represented at that time could not be ignored.

Messi and his Argentina team-mates had become pariahs in their own country. Glory had slipped between their fingers far too many times to forgive.

The 2018 World Cup in Russia increased the toxicity around the Argentina national team. Drawn with Croatia, Iceland and Nigeria, they struggled to grasp manager Jorge Sampaoli’s Bielsa-inspired tactics and only narrowly advanced from the group stage.

A 1-1 draw with minnows Iceland was followed by a 3-0 thrashing by Croatia, the eventual runners up. Messi scored his only goal of the tournament against Nigeria to secure a place in the round of 16. They were promptly eliminated 4-3 by France. Sampaoli’s short stint ended less than a month later.

Reports of a rift between Sampaoli and Messi magnified the national team’s debacle in Russia. The general consensus in Argentina was that it was time to move on from a generation of players who had failed to win a title and instead incorporate new players into the national team — players who were unburdened by past failures.

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Captain Javier Mascherano, Gonzalo Higuain, Lucas Biglia, Ever Banega, Marcos Rojo, Enzo Perez, and Gabriel Mercado would not play again for Argentina.

There would also be a new manager tasked with leading Argentina at the 2019 and 2020 Copa America tournaments and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. The list of potential successors to Sampaoli included Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone and former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino.

Instead, Sampaoli’s assistant Lionel Scaloni was hired as interim manager. A former Argentina defender who played at the 2006 World Cup, Scaloni coached Argentina’s Under-20 men’s side before joining Sampaoli’s staff. He had two priorities when he accepted the caretaker position.

Lionel Scaloni shortly after taking over as Argentina manager in 2018 (Photo: Marcelo Endelli via Getty Images)

The first was to add Argentina Under-17 national team coach Pablo Aimar to his staff. Aimar is a respected tactician in Argentina and a staunch defender of football that suits creative players. The former Argentina, River Plate and Valencia midfielder was also Messi’s childhood hero. After Aimar accepted the role alongside Scaloni, the two coaches picked up the phone and called Messi.

“After (the World Cup) in Russia, Pablo and I called (Messi) and told him that we would coach the team on an interim basis,” Scaloni told ESPN in September. “Messi was a team captain with Mascherano. It was best that he heard it directly from us.”

Messi’s brief retirement in 2016 still lingered in the consciousness of every Argentinian. From the outside, his commitment to the national team was in question after Argentina crashed out in Russia. And considering the coaching candidates who had been rumored to take over for Sampaoli, Scaloni’s initial appointment underwhelmed Argentina supporters and journalists.

Aimar was joined on Scaloni’s staff by former World Cup veteran defenders Roberto Ayala and Walter Samuel. Yet, their inexperience as coaches overshadowed their careers as elite European-based footballers. Supporters clamored for an evolution of the national team, but when it began in earnest, it was difficult for Argentinians to accept.

Nonetheless, there was a detail that would prove crucial to Argentina’s future success under Scaloni. It wasn’t tactical, although Scaloni would gradually fine-tune Argentina’s style of play with Messi as less of a focal point.

What allowed Messi to feel comfortable again in the Argentina shirt was the fact he and the manager shared a bond. Scaloni had never coached in Argentina before joining the national team.

After playing two seasons in Argentina with Newell’s Old Boys and Estudiantes de la Plata in the late 1990s, Scaloni left for Europe and didn’t return as a player. He played for Deportivo La Coruna, Lazio, West Ham United, Racing Santander and briefly for Atalanta. Scaloni maintains a residence in Mallorca and he was an assistant under Sampaoli at Sevilla.

Scaloni wasn’t “made in Argentina” and that was criticized by traditionalists. But that commonality with Messi has strengthened their relationship. Messi is more comfortable than he has ever been in Argentina’s blue and white, due in large part to Scaloni and the players the manager has chosen as Messi’s supporting cast.

“When we took over officially, (Messi) told us that he’d come back, that he was committed and that if we called him, he’d play,” Scaloni said. “It was very natural. He shows a love for the national team which is evident when you see him play. The will to win for him is because of what he shows us on the pitch.”

Argentina lost 2-0 to hosts Brazil in the semi-final of the 2019 Copa America. They had started the tournament poorly with a 2-0 loss to Colombia which sounded the alarms in Argentina, as Scaloni’s tactics looked like a work in progress.

The side was experienced but Scaloni incorporated younger players like Lautaro Martinez, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes and Giovani Lo Celso. The holdovers from the 2018 World Cup team included Sergio Aguero, Angel Di Maria, Messi, Nicolas Otamendi and goalkeeper Franco Armani. Scaloni was beginning to build a core group.

He would need to impress in friendlies versus Chile, Mexico and Germany that same year. Argentina drew 0-0 and 2-2 with Chile and Germany, respectively, then routed Mexico 4-0. There was a workman-like identity to this new-look Argentina. There were persistent calls from pundits for Scaloni to be innovative with his tactics. Nevertheless, confidence and camaraderie were growing within the group.

Scaloni and the players had their sights on a chance to end the national team’s 28-year trophy drought. Argentina were set to co-host the 2020 Copa America with Colombia, which would have been a first for South American football.

That historic milestone never occurred. COVID-19 concerns in Argentina plus political unrest in Colombia forced CONMEBOL to strip the countries of hosting duties, postpone the tournament a year, and move it to Brazil.

The apprehension regarding Scaloni’s inexperience persisted as the tournament began, but the side showed a steely mentality and grew as the competition progressed. Messi was in inspired form, but new stars began to emerge.

Martinez looked the part as an elite No 9. De Paul became the axis in Argentina’s midfield with clean distribution and tireless running. Central defenders Cristian Romero and Otamendi provided a solid defensive wall in front of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who became a hero after he saved three penalties in an emotional semi-final shootout win over Colombia.

Argentina’s dream was alive, but Brazil had looked like a juggernaut in the group stage and knockout rounds. It seemed more likely that history would repeat itself at the Maracana, the same venue where Germany defeated Argentina in the World Cup final in 2014. A fifth consecutive finals loss for Messi would further damage his reputation at the international level.

The tables turned, however, as Argentina earned a hard-fought 1-0 win that shocked the Brazilians.

Lionel Messi celebrates winning the Copa America against Brazil in 2021 (Photo: Gustavo Pagano via Getty Images)

Messi had finally won the title that he so desperately needed, and desired. An elated Messi told reporters after the match that he had dreamed of this moment, and that for years, his family had suffered each loss alongside him. The family’s summer holidays began with a melancholy mood. “This time it’ll be different,” he said.

And it was different. The streets of Buenos Aires erupted with joy. The entire country embraced Scaloni, and his previously unproven group of players, as national treasures. Argentina’s first cup win since 1993 was hailed as an improbable feat against unprecedented odds.

“We’re still not conscious of the fact that we’re champions, of what we’ve just accomplished,” Messi told reporters from the Maracana. “But I think that this match will be remembered as something historic, not only because we became South American champions, but because we beat Brazil in Brazil.”

During that celebratory moment, Messi urged his team-mates and the country to take advantage of the momentum that had been created. This was the future of the national team, Messi said, which felt like a preemptive passing of the torch. The high of winning a Copa America carried through during the South American World Cup qualifiers as they cruised undefeated towards Qatar.

The sentiment towards the national team had officially changed.

“The support from the fans makes you feel more comfortable on the pitch,” Aguero told TyC Sports from Doha days before the World Cup draw in April. “Before we won the Copa America, when I played, (fans) were virtually silent during our matches. Now it’s like a party. A player falls down and everybody starts laughing.”

Argentina’s home qualifiers had the energy of a rock concert. Messi was the front man whose skills, goals and assists delighted the thousands of singing fans. Argentina had fallen back in love with him and their national team.

After Argentina sealed their World Cup qualification on March 25 with a 3-0 win over Venezuela, the sellout crowd at Boca Juniors’ Estadio La Bombonera stayed long after the final whistle to honor the players and staff that would compete for the ultimate prize in Qatar.

Amid blaring trumpets and chanting fans, Messi spoke about the magnitude of the moment and his own transformation.

“Lately here in Argentina, this is what we expected. We wouldn’t expect anything less from the fans,” said Messi from the pitch. “It’s been this way over this period of time, the unity between the national team and our people.”

Messi continued.

“I’ve been happy here even before we won the Copa (America). We have a wonderful group and the fans continue to show how much they care about me. I’m grateful. I experience it every time I come to Argentina, and more so after winning that trophy.”

During the September FIFA window, Argentina played before screaming fans in Miami and New Jersey in wins over Honduras and Jamaica. They were friendly matches, but the energy inside both stadiums, like in Buenos Aires during World Cup qualifying, made the players feel like rock stars. “We’re so happy with the connection that we have with our fans,” said De Paul from Miami.

Argentina’s last loss was that 2019 Copa America semi-final against Brazil. They’ll begin the World Cup in Group C against Saudi Arabia riding a 36-game unbeaten streak. Scaloni went from unsung interim manager to a pop culture star in Argentina. Fans on social media created a nickname, La Scaloneta, which is best described as an unstoppable hype train that’s destined for glory.

La Scaloneta has become such a big part of Argentina’s recent sporting culture, that fans often refer to the manager by his nickname. Scaloni isn’t keen about his newfound fame, but it’s unavoidable at this point.

In November several fans spotted the manager at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport and shouted “Scaloneta!” as they took selfies with him. A smiling Scaloni told a nearby reporter, “I’m Scaloni. I don’t like it, but there’s no turning back.”

Four years ago in Russia, Argentina’s national team was at a point of no return. Messi’s legacy was in jeopardy and winning a World Cup seemed impossible for him. Now, Argentina are among the favorites to win the World Cup in Qatar.

And after years of disappointment and destructive criticism, the team is beloved again. But even deeply rooted love can be broken. The world will soon find out if Argentina’s storybook rise will have a feelgood ending.

(Top photo: Gustavo Pagano via Getty Images)

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Lionel Messi and MLS: Argentina must dominate Copa America to bolster league’s perception

When Lionel Messi stood on the stage in front of thousands of adoring fans who had waited in the pouring rain at DRV PNK Stadium, it felt like the start of something. There he was - 5-6 of footballing genius, the GOAT, the all-time leader in Ballons d'Or wins, less than nine months removed from lifting the World Cup - being presented to America.

In a sense, this was the culmination of Major League Soccer's dream. The immigration of superstars started with David Beckham in 2007, and had steadily chugged along in the 16 years since. But not until Messi was handed the pink jersey for the first time did it feel like MLS had really made a splash. This was not only a landmark moment for the league, but also legitimacy for the wider world. Messi gave MLS the co-sign, the ultimate street cred it needed.

A year on, and the league has changed immensely - not in competition necessarily, but certainly in notoriety. Apple paid $2.5 billion (£2bn) to secure TV rights for league matches, and directed some of that money to give Messi's salary a bump. Jersey sales have skyrocketed, while global interest has demonstrably spiked.

But perception is a difficult thing to negotiate. For all of the positives that Messi has brought to MLS - magical left foot, money, marketing appeal, mania among fans - this is still a competition looked down upon with scorn by many in the footballing populous.

Good thing, then, that the Copa America arrives on American shores this week. Messi will represent Argentina, and in doing so, become the de facto ambassador for MLS - a litmus test for the quality of play in the league. Pressure doesn't really exist for Messi, but MLS certainly needs the legendary Argentine to perform, if only to prove that they are a quality home for Messi - the greatest to ever do it - to kick a ball in his twilight years.

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Lionel Messi: The Height of Greatness

Introduction
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football sensation, has captivated the world with his extraordinary skills and mesmerizing performances on the field. As fans and admirers continue to marvel at his talent, one question that often arises is, “How tall is Lionel Messi?” In this article, we delve into the height of this football icon and provide answers to some frequently asked questions.

How Tall Is Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi stands at a height of 1.70 meters, which is approximately 5 feet 7 inches. Despite his relatively modest stature compared to some of his towering opponents, Messi has proven time and again that height is no barrier to success in the world of football. His agility, speed, and exceptional ball control have allowed him to outmaneuver and outshine many taller players.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Messi’s height affect his performance on the field?
A: Not at all. Messi’s height has never hindered his ability to dominate matches. In fact, his low center of gravity and quick acceleration give him a significant advantage, enabling him to change direction swiftly and leave defenders in his wake.

Q: How does Messi compare to other footballers in terms of height?
A: While Messi may be shorter than some of his contemporaries, his impact on the game is immeasurable. His exceptional skills and achievements have solidified his place among the greatest footballers of all time, regardless of height.

Q: Are there any advantages to being shorter in football?
A: Absolutely. Being shorter can provide players with enhanced agility, balance, and speed. It allows them to maneuver through tight spaces, maintain better control of the ball, and evade tackles more effectively.

Q: Has Messi’s height ever been a subject of criticism?
A: Occasionally, critics have pointed out Messi’s height as a potential weakness. However, time and again, he has proven them wrong consistently delivering outstanding performances and achieving remarkable success at both the club and international levels.

Conclusion
Lionel Messi’s height may be modest, but his impact on the world of football is immeasurable. Standing at 1.70 meters, he has shattered the notion that height is a determining factor in achieving greatness on the field. Messi’s exceptional skills, determination, and unwavering passion for the game have made him an inspiration to aspiring footballers worldwide, proving that true greatness knows no bounds.