Don't be fooled: it's utterly ridiculous. It made him a Barcelona player until 2010, two years less than his previous contract, but his buyout clause increased to 150million. [21], "I feel sorry for those who want to compete for Messi's throne it's impossible, this kid is unique. 2. Despite his dual citizenship and professional success in Spain, Messis ties with his homeland remained strong, and he was a key member of various Argentine national teams from 2005. [500][508][512] Widely considered to be the best dribbler in the world,[513] and one of the greatest dribblers of all time,[514] with regard to this ability, his former Argentina manager Diego Maradona has said of him, "The ball stays glued to his foot; I've seen great players in my career, but I've never seen anyone with Messi's ball control. "[503] Beyond his individual qualities, he is also a well-rounded, hard-working team player, known for his creative combinations, in particular with former Barcelona midfielders Xavi and Andrs Iniesta. Messi missed the start of 2022 after contracting COVID during the winter break. All the decline of recent times was hidden by this unrivalled genius [Messi]", Former Argentine player Osvaldo Ardiles on the decline in quality of Argentina being masked by Messi. Lionel Messi with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. You don't have to overthink this one. He is the author of. [360][361] In the round of 16 match against Mexico, played on his 19th birthday, Messi came on in the 84th minute, with the score tied at 11. Just Fontaine, FIFA World Cup Finals Record Goal-Scorer, Dies At 89, Serie A: Paul Pogba Returns As Juventus Fight Back To Win Derby, Attacked By Real Madrid Fans, David Alaba Says Lionel Messi Vote Was Team Decision, Manchester City Stroll Into FA Cup Quarter-finals, Leicester City Crash Out, Piers Morgan Calls Manchester United Players' Dance Post League Cup Win As "Embarrassing." Feb 10th, 2014. [588] According to a 2014 survey by sports research firm Repucom in 15 international markets, Messi was familiar to 87% of respondents around the world, of whom 78% perceived him favourably, making him the second-most recognised player globally, behind Ronaldo, and the most likable of all contemporary players. ", Messi reversing his decision from retiring on 12 August 2016[426], Just a week after Messi announced his international retirement, Argentine newspaper La Nacin reported that he was reconsidering playing for Argentina at the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September. [25] At the close of the season, he received an offer to join Arsenal, his first from a foreign club, but while Fbregas and Piqu soon left for England, he chose to remain in Barcelona. He assisted their fourth strike within minutes and scored the final goal in their 60 victory, making him the youngest scorer in the tournament and the sixth-youngest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup. Ronaldo is the all-time leader in international goals with 118 for his country, Portugal, in 196 international caps, plus over 700 more at club level through just under 1,000 club appearances. [567] His main sponsor since 2006 is the sportswear company Adidas. Because social media trolls love to get a rise out of folks, they've taken to giving several other players similarly unfunny nicknames. As Barcelona's leading youth prospect, he had been signed with Nike since age 14, but transferred to Adidas after they successfully challenged their rival's claim to his image rights in court. [27][51][52] He was in the starting line-up in major matches like his first Clsico against rivals Real Madrid on 19 November, as well as Barcelona's away victory over Chelsea in the last 16 round of the Champions League,[53][51] which came on back of an intense period of rivalry between the clubs leading a resentful Messi to state, "We would rather play Arsenal, Manchester United or anyone else than be on the pitch with Chelsea. [373] During the first match, he scored the opening goal in their 21 victory over the Ivory Coast. [72], "Messi is the best player in the world by some distance. After a first-leg draw, Barcelona won the second leg 40 with two goals and an assist from Messi. - . Barca 'to make Moriba key first-team player' instead of signing Wijnaldum Barcelona are keen on turning Ilaix Moriba into a regular starter next season, according to Sky Sports. The goal was his seventh of the league season and his twelfth overall, surpassing his total output of the prior season in just 18 matches. [305] On 10 March, Messi scored from 35 yards out and later had a penalty saved in a 11 draw against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 as Barcelona were eliminated at this stage for the first time in 14 years by an aggregate score of 25 after having lost 14 at home on 16 February, with Messi scoring Barcelona's only goal in that game. [601] He has known Roccuzzo since he was five years old, as she is the cousin of his childhood best friend, Lucas Scaglia, who is also a football player. [502][503], A prolific goalscorer, Messi is known for his finishing, positioning, quick reactions, and ability to make attacking runs to beat the defensive line. He left the club having set a number of records; notably, he was the leading goal scorer in the leagues history (474). Lionel Messi, in full Lionel Andrs Messi, also called Leo Messi, (born June 24, 1987, Rosario, Argentina), Argentine-born football (soccer) player who received a record-setting seven Ballon dOr awards as the worlds top male player (200912, 2015, 2019, and 2021). He stated, "sports and music are an integral part of my life. "[538] Csar Menotti, who as manager orchestrated their 1978 World Cup victory, echoed this sentiment when he opined that Messi plays "at the level of the best Maradona". In addition to being the joint third-highest goalscorer, with four goals and an assist, he created the most chances, completed the most dribbling runs, made the most deliveries into the penalty area and produced the most throughballs in the competition. [75] He returned to score twice in their away victory against Celtic in the last 16 round of the Champions League, becoming the competition's top scorer at that point with six goals,[76] but reinjured himself during the return leg on 4 March 2008. Try a week on us. [215], On 4 February 2017, Messi scored his 27th free-kick for Barcelona in a 30 home win over Athletic Bilbao in the league, overtaking Koeman as the club's all-time top-scorer from free-kicks. Latest version. [386] His first international hat-trick came in a friendly against Switzerland on 29 February 2012, followed by two more hat-tricks over the next year-and-a-half in friendlies against Brazil and Guatemala. Messi scored twice in an epic final in Doha as Argentina beat France on penalties despite Mbappe netting a hat-trick for Les Bleus in a remarkable 3-3 draw. He finished second in the Golden Boot race with seven goals in seven games, one behind Mbapp. [534][535] He initially received several dismissals by critics, based on the fact that he had not won an international trophy at senior level with Argentina,[536] until he won his first at the 2021 Copa Amrica. The 29-year-old, who missed the European Championships with an ACL injury, finished ahead of the USA international Alex Morgan and England striker Beth Mead in the voting. [341] On 21 August, Messi provided a long-range assist for Mbapp, clocked at eight seconds, for Ligue 1's second-fastest goal ever scored, before also scoring a goal in 71 away win over Lille. [320] He signed a two-year deal until June 2023 with an option for an extra year. But immediately you'd realise that he was born different, that he was a phenomenon and that he was going to be something impressive. [296] On 20 October, Messi scored a penalty in a 51 home victory against Ferencvros in the Champions League, becoming the first player in history to score in sixteen consecutive Champions League seasons. [78][79] Ahead of the new season, a major concern remained his frequent muscular injuries, which had left him side-lined for a total of eight months between 2006 and 2008. Updates? [148] These matches gave credence to the notion of Messidependencia, Barcelona's perceived tactical and psychological dependence on their star player. [606] In April 2015, Messi confirmed that they were expecting another child. He's introverted. A new season is her after having seen how millions of euros have been spent on players. [325] On 28 September, he scored his first goal for the club, a strike from the edge of the 18-yard box in a 20 Champions League group stage win over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne, one . [313], On 1 July, Messi became a free agent after his contract expired,[314] with negotiations on a new deal complicated due to financial issues at Barcelona. While the 37-year-old's career may be soon coming to a close, it does not take away from his utterly sensational career, across which he displayed some of the most incredible goalscoring prowess fans have ever witnessed. As fans on Twitter look for any possible way to reduce Messi's incredible career to a punchline, they've come up with a reductive way to pretend that he's not one of the best players to ever step on a football pitch. 8. ", Barcelona president Joan Laporta explains the reason behind Messi's departure. Messi has scored over 795 senior career goals for club and country, and has the most goals by a player for a single club (672). [442][443] He was awarded Man of the Match. Be the best playing the best teams in the world, buy your favorite players and win the league. [110][112], As Messi developed into a combination of a number 8 (a creator), a 9 (scorer), and a 10 (assistant),[113] he scored an unprecedented 73 goals and provided 29 assists in all club competitions during the 201112 season, producing a hat-trick or more on 10 occasions. [167] Messi again placed second in the FIFA Ballon d'Or behind Cristiano Ronaldo, largely owing to his second-place achievement with Argentina at the World Cup. [564] From 2008, he was Barcelona's highest-paid player, receiving a salary that increased incrementally from 7.8million to 13million over the next five years. [600], Since 2008, Messi has been in a relationship with Antonela Roccuzzo, a fellow native of Rosario. Guess the footballer from their FIFA ratings and many more characteristics! Messi 'Plays' That Will Not Be Repeated or Seen in Football Ever Again || [324] Four days later, Messi made his home debut for PSG in a 21 win over Lyon. [190] After a knee injury, he returned to the pitch on 21 November, making a substitute appearance in Barcelona's 40 away win over rivals Real Madrid in El Clsico. [20][26][27], "It seemed as if he had been playing with us all his life. [216] On 23 April, Messi scored twice in a 32 away win over Real Madrid. He scored two goals during a thrilling 3-3 draw with France in the final and also netted his penalty in the resulting shootout. He is currently the assistant coach of C.A. [376] He wore the captain's armband for the first time in their 20 win against Greece; as the focal point of their play, he helped create their second goal to see Argentina finish as group winners. A month later, on 6 March, he made his debut for Barcelona B in the Segunda Divisin B, and his buyout clause automatically increased to 80million. In 2014 Messi led Argentina to the World Cup final, which Argentina lost, but Messi won the Golden Ball award as the tournaments best player. Messi, who guided Argentina to World Cup . [104], Towards the end of the season, Barcelona played four Clsicos in the span of 18 days. [416], During a repeat of the previous year's final on 26 June, Argentina once again lost to Chile on penalties after a 00 deadlock, resulting in Messi's third consecutive defeat in a major tournament final with Argentina, and his fourth overall. [612][622] In addition to his own fundraising activities, such as his global "Messi and Friends" football matches, his foundation receives financial support from various companies to which he has assigned his name in endorsement agreements, with Adidas as their main sponsor. Updated After the match, Pkerman described him as "a jewel". For this achievement, Messi received a record seventh Ballon d'Or in 2021. [218] On 27 May, Messi scored a goal and set up another for Paco Alccer in the 2017 Copa del Rey Final, helping Barcelona to a 31 victory over Alavs, and was named Man of the Match. [382], After Argentina's unsuccessful performance in the Copa Amrica, Batista was replaced by Alejandro Sabella. [208] He marked his return with a goal, scoring three minutes after coming off the bench in a 40 home win over Deportivo de La Corua, on 16 October. He has netted 17 times in 28 games for his current employers this season. [631], In advance of the 2021 Copa Amrica in Uruguay, Messi donated three signed shirts to the Chinese pharmaceutical firm Sinovac Biotechwhose directors spoke of their admiration for Messiin order to secure 50,000 doses of Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine, CoronaVac, in the hope of vaccinating all of South America's football players. During the 201112 season, he set the La Liga and European records for most goals scored in a single season, while establishing himself as Barcelona's all-time top scorer. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men's gong with Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema the other contender to claim the prize. [625] Messi made a donation worth 1million ($1.1million) to fight the spread of coronavirus. But for this quiz, we've blurred the faces of 15 players to make it extra tricky for you! [626] This was split between Clinic Barcelona hospital in Barcelona, Spain and his native Argentina. Good luck! His professional affairs are largely run as a family business: his father, Jorge, has been his agent since he was 14, and his oldest brother, Rodrigo, handles his daily schedule and publicity. A prolific goalscorer and creative playmaker, Messi holds the records for most goals in La Liga (474), most hat-tricks in La Liga (36) and the UEFA Champions League (eight), and most assists in La Liga (192) and the Copa Amrica (17). [228] On 4 November, he made his 600th appearance for Barcelona in a 21 home win over Sevilla in La Liga. Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss saw France knocked out of Euro 2020 at the hands of Switzerland - dealing his hopes of succeeding Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's as the world's best player a blow [39] His breakthrough came two months later, on 24 August, during the Joan Gamper Trophy, Barcelona's pre-season competition. "[43] Although he has improved his ability with his weaker foot since his mid-20s, Messi is predominantly a left-footed player; with the outside of his left foot, he usually begins dribbling runs, while he uses the inside of his foot to finish and provide passes and assists. [619] To celebrate his son's first birthday, in November 2013, Messi and Thiago were part of a publicity campaign to raise awareness of mortality rates among disadvantaged children. Messi also scored six goals in 26 appearances as his PSG team won a record-equaling 10th title in Ligue 1. Messi scored 11 goals in 34 appearances for PSG during his first season in France. As he lacked the stamina of his teammates, the result of his former growth hormone deficiency, he was used as a substitute in six of the nine games. He was among the Time 100, an annual list of the world's most influential people as published by Time, in 2011 and 2012. "@TrollFootball La Liga best player - Benzema La Liga top scorer - Benzema UCL best player - Benzema UCL top scorer - Benzema Ligue 1 best player - Mbappe Ligue 1 top scorer - Mbappe PSG best player - Mbappe PSG top scorer - Mbappe WC top scorer - Mbappe Ballon d'Or = Not Pessi" [545] Despite having lived in Spain since age 13, Messi rejected the option of representing Spain internationally. [565] In 2020, Messi became the second footballer, as well as the second athlete in a team sport, after Cristiano Ronaldo, to surpass $1billion in earnings during their careers. [321] Messi chose 30 as his squad number, the same he wore as a teenager when he made his senior debut for Barcelona. [378] Upon his first-team debut, he was moved onto the right wing by manager Frank Rijkaard; from this position, he could more easily cut through the defence into the middle of the pitch and curl shots on goal with his left foot, rather than predominantly cross balls for teammates. [501] His former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola once stated, "Messi is the only player that runs faster with the ball than he does without it. Messi consequently started the game against the Netherlands, a 00 draw, as they won their group on goal differential. National team coaches and captains, as well as a worldwide panel of journalists and supporters, vote on the awards each year. [367] Under manager Diego Maradona, who had led Argentina to World Cup victory as a player, the team struggled to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, securing their place in the tournament only after defeating Uruguay 10 in their last qualifying match. [17][70][71] His efforts in 2007 also earned him award recognition; journalists voted him the third-best player of the year for the 2007 Ballon d'Or, behind Kak and runner-up Cristiano Ronaldo, while international managers and national team captains voted him second for the FIFA World Player of the Year award, again behind Kak. [270] On 9 November, Messi scored three goals (including two free kicks) in a 41 home win against Celta Vigo. ", "Lionel Messi y el ttulo de Argentina en la Copa Amrica 2021: "Necesitaba sacarme la espina", "Valdano: 'Messi Es Maradona Todos Los Das', "Menotti: 'Messi Est al Nivel del Mejor Maradona Que Vi', "Lionel Messi Is Not the New Maradona He Can Be Better than That", "Tim Vickery: Lionel Messi can now be recognised alongside Diego Maradona by Argentinians", "Lionel Messi Vomits Because of Nerves, Says Argentina's Alejandro Sabella", "Diego Maradona: Lionel Messi lacks the leadership needed to carry a team", "Maradona vs. Messi: A Laughable Comparison", "Lionel Messi: Is Barcelona forward really cut out for captaincy? [78], His team's prosperity continued into the second half of 2009, as Barcelona became the first club to achieve the sextuple, winning six top-tier trophies in a single year. [42][44] Barcelona, in their second season under Rijkaard, won the league for the first time in six years. [574][576] Messi is also a global brand ambassador for Gillette, Turkish Airlines, Ooredoo, and Tata Motors, among other companies. Later in 2021 Messi signed with Paris St.-Germain, where he joined superstars Kylian Mbapp and Neymar, and that year he also received another Ballon dOr. [522][523], As his career advanced, and his tendency to dribble diminished slightly with age, Messi began to dictate play in deeper areas of the pitch and developed into one of the best passers and playmakers in football history. 1.0. Every year, magazine France Football publishes a list of the highest earners in football, based on total earnings including salaries and sponsorships last year. [422] He was greeted by fans with signs like "Don't go, Leo" when the team landed in Buenos Aires. [350], Aware of his physical limitations, Messi employed a personal trainer to increase his muscle mass, returning to the squad in an improved condition in time for the World Youth Championship, hosted by the Netherlands in June. I stood up tall, I put my chest out. Lionel Messi has been named the mens footballer of the year at The Best FIFA Football Awards in Paris. [166] A third hat-trick, scored against city rivals Espanyol on 7 December, allowed him to surpass Csar Rodrguez as the all-time top scorer in the Derbi barcelon with 12 goals. [346] Four days later, Messi scored and provided an assist as PSG won 43 against Troyes to remain top of the Ligue 1 table. [255] On 19 May, in Barcelona's final La Liga match of the season, Messi scored twice in a 22 away draw against Eibar (his 49th and 50th goals of the season in all competitions), which saw him capture his sixth Pichichi Trophy as the league's top scorer, with 36 goals in 34 appearances; with six titles, he equalled Zarra as the player with the most top-scorer awards in La Liga. He also functions in a playmaking role, courtesy of his vision and range of passing. 896 j'aime,34 commentaires.Vido TikTok de (@brutally.aep) : Pessi #brutally.ae #messi #barcelona #liverpool #xybzca #football #fyp . [407], Messi's place in Argentina's Copa Amrica Centenario squad was initially put in jeopardy when he sustained a back injury in a 10 friendly win over Honduras in a pre-Copa Amrica warm-up match on 27 May 2016. [75] Barcelona finished the season without trophies, eliminated in the Champions League semi-finals by the eventual champions, Manchester United, and placed third in the league. [172][173] With 58 goals from Messi, the trio scored a total of 122 goals in all competitions that season, a record in Spanish football. Messi keeps in daily contact via phone and text with a small group of confidants in Rosario, most of whom were fellow members of "The Machine of '87" at Newell's Old Boys. [495][496], Tactically, Messi plays in a free attacking role; a versatile player, he is capable of attacking on either wing or through the centre of the pitch. He played on Argentinas victorious 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship squad, represented the country in the 2006 World Cup, and scored two goals in five matches as Argentina swept to the gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. On 14 December, an ultimatum was issued for Barcelona to prove their commitment, and Rexach, with no other paper at hand, offered a contract on a paper napkin. His success continued at the 2022 World Cup. However, the combined award which was known as the FIFA Ballon dOr lasted just six years between 2010 and 2016 before their separation. Teammate . [482] In the semi-final against Croatia, Messi made a record-equalling 25th World Cup finals appearance, drawing level with Germany's Lothar Matthus, and scored the opening goal with a penalty before he assisted Argentina's third goal scored by Julin lvarez in a 30 win;[483] with his 11th World Cup goal, Messi overtook Batistuta to become Argentina's alltime topscorer at the World Cup. [451] He made his international return on 22 March, in a 31 friendly defeat to Venezuela, in Madrid. Stories like ours, of loving the same club for so long, unfortunately will be increasingly rare in football. [447][448], Following the tournament, Messi stated that he would not participate in Argentina's friendlies against Guatemala and Colombia in September, and commented that it would be unlikely that he would represent his nation for the remainder of the calendar year. "[423] Mayor of Buenos Aires Horacio Rodrguez Larreta unveiled a statue of Messi in the capital to convince him to reconsider retirement. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. On his father's side, he is of Italian and Spanish descent, the great-grandson of immigrants from the north-central Adriatic Marche region of Italy, and on his mother's side, he has primarily Italian ancestry. With his second goal, he broke Gerd Mller's record of 30 plus goals in 12 consecutive club seasons, setting a new record of 13. [84][85] Returning to the wing, he played his first final since breaking into the first team on 13 May, scoring once and assisting a second goal as Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 41 to win the Copa del Rey. Kevin De Bruyne. [35][41] Since his debut the previous November, he had not been called up to the first team again, but in October 2004, the senior players asked manager Frank Rijkaard to promote him. Legendary footballers are easy to name. [402] In his 100 appearances, he had scored a total of 46 goals for Argentina, 22 of which came in official competitive matches. Using our unique search, comparison and ranking tools, FC . Ahead of the final, he was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. That's the reality, and you have to accept it. ", "Professional Soccer Training Drills Lionel Messi a Combination", "Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini: Matches 201112", "Lionel Messi: The Best Goalscorer Ever but Is the Barcelona Player the Greatest-Ever Footballer? 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