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As the perceived best player in the world, he had been expected to lead an average team to the title, as Maradona arguably did in 1986, but he had failed to replicate his performances at Barcelona with the national team, leading to the accusation that he cared less about his country than his club. [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. [242] On 20 October, Messi scored in a 42 home win over Sevilla, but was later forced off in the 26th minute after falling awkwardly and injuring his right arm; tests later confirmed that he had fractured his radial bone, ruling him out for approximately three weeks. [589][590] On Messi's economic impact on the city in which he plays, Terry Gibson called him a "tourist attraction". [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. He scored 21 goals in 14 games for the junior team, and he quickly graduated through the higher-level teams until at age 16 he was given his informal debut with FC Barcelona in a friendly match. Former PSG player Kingsley Coman scored from a volley in the second half from an Alphonso Davies cross in the 53rd minute to break the deadlock. He has netted 17 times in 28 games for his current employers this season. The Belgian is the Premier League's best player. [248] On 16 April, Messi scored twice in a 30 home victory over Manchester United in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals to give Barcelona a 40 aggregate win, which saw Barcelona progress to the semi-finals of the competition for the first time since 2015; these were also his first goals in the Champions League quarter-finals since 2013. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. "[440], In Argentina's final group match against Nigeria at the Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg on 26 June, Messi scored the opening goal in an eventual 21 victory, becoming the third Argentine after Diego Maradona and Gabriel Batistuta to score in three different World Cups; he also became the first player to score in the World Cup in his teens, twenties, and his thirties. [84] He returned as a false nine during the final on 27 May in Rome against Manchester United. [42][43] Messi made his league debut during the next match on 16 October, against Espanyol, coming on in the 82nd minute. Putellas is currently recovering from a serious knee injury suffered last July which saw her miss the Euro in England with Spain. [606] In April 2015, Messi confirmed that they were expecting another child. Show Image Guess. [629][630] In February 2021, Messi donated to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya his Adidas shoes which he wore when he scored his 644th goal for Barcelona and broke Pel's record for most goals scored for a single club; the shoes were later auctioned off in April by the museum for charity to help children with cancer and were sold for 125,000. [406] As Argentina continued a trophy drought that began in 1993, the World Cup and Copa Amrica defeats again brought intense criticism for Messi from Argentine media and fans. [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. He came third in 2020. 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. It's hostage to lies and it's sad', "Starlet Messi Stays at Bara until 2014", "Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini: Matches 200506", "Messi's first UEFA Champions League goal", "Ingla: Rijkaard to Blame for Bara Decline", "Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini: Matches 200607", "Dnde Est Messi? [449] In March 2019, however, he was called up to the Argentina squad once again for the team's friendlies against Venezuela and Morocco later that month. This is the best soccer game of the 2016. [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. Using our unique search, comparison and ranking tools, FC . [72][73] Although he managed to score 16 goals during the 200708 campaign,[74] the second half of his season was again marred by injuries after he suffered a torn hamstring on 15 December. She also becomes the first player to win the womens award twice. As a result, Messi remained virtually injury-free during the next four years, allowing him to reach his full potential. While at Barcelona he lived in Castelldefels, a village near Barcelona. This was his 34th hat-trick in La Liga, equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's Spanish top-flight record. Following a 10 win in the next group match against Australia, ensuring their quarter-final qualification, Messi was rested during the game against Serbia, while his side won the match to finish first in their group. ", Pep Guardiola after Messi became Barcelona's all-time top scorer at the age of 24 in March 2012[122], As Messi maintained his goalscoring form into the second half of the season, the year 2012 saw him break several longstanding records. [119] For his efforts in 2011, he again received the FIFA Ballon d'Or, becoming only the fourth player in history to win the Ballon d'Or three times, after Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, and Marco van Basten. Updates? He's reserved.". 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. Yet that has absolutely no bearing on his undeniable talents from open play and free-kicks. [357] Ahead of the tournament, Maradona visited Messi in Barcelona to request his tactical input; Messi then outlined a 4312 formation with himself playing behind the two strikers, a playmaking position known as the enganche in Argentine football, which had been his preferred position since childhood. [555] Pundits and fans regularly argue the individual merits of both players. [39][49], Due to issues regarding his legal status in the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Messi missed the start of La Liga, but on 26 September, he acquired Spanish citizenship and became eligible to play. Their 40 loss was their worst margin of defeat at a World Cup since 1974. Real Madrid defender David Alaba has been racially abused on social media after voting for Lionel Messi and Croatia coach Zlatko Dali has accused FIFA of disrespect in fallout from the soccer bodys annual awards ceremony, World Cup winner Lionel Messi has won FIFAs Best Mens Player award for 2022. [472] Messi was directly involved in 9 out of the 12 goals scored by Argentina, scoring four and assisting five; he was named the player of the tournament for his performances, an honour he shared with Neymar. At youth level, he won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, finishing the tournament with both the Golden Ball and Golden Shoe, and an Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. [328] Having scored 40 goals at club and international level for the calendar year and helped Argentina win the 2021 Copa Amrica, Messi received a record seventh Ballon d'Or on 29 November. [409] Although Messi was declared match-fit for his nation's second group match against Panama on 10 June, Martino left him on the bench once again; he replaced Augusto Fernndez in the 61st minute and subsequently scored a hat-trick in 19 minutes, also starting the play which led to Sergio Agero's goal, as the match ended in a 50 victory, sealing Argentina's place in the quarter-finals of the competition;[410] he was elected man of the match for his performance. 1/4. [225] Three weeks later, on 1 October, Messi surpassed his former teammate Carles Puyol to become the third highest appearance maker in the club's history, as he helped Bara defeat Las Palmas 30 by assisting Sergio Busquets' opener and later adding two himself in his 594th official game for the club; the league game was played behind closed doors at the Camp Nou due to violence in Catalonia relating to an ongoing independence referendum. [216] On 23 April, Messi scored twice in a 32 away win over Real Madrid. Donnarumma named player of Euro 2020 Football notifications, social media and more Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us . Messi 'Plays' That Will Not Be Repeated or Seen in Football Ever Again || Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Of course, the "Best Fifa Football Awards . Lionel Messi with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Because social media trolls love to get a rise out of folks, they've taken to giving several other players similarly unfunny nicknames. [300] On 17 December, Messi finished third in The Best FIFA Men's Player award behind Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo, and was included in the FIFA FIFPro World XI for the fourteenth consecutive year. 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. [464], "It was clear to me that I had to try until the last tournament and that I couldn't withdraw from the national team without winning something. [259], On 5 August 2019, it was announced that Messi would miss Barcelona's US tour after sustaining a right calf injury. [64], Already frequently compared to compatriot Diego Maradona, Messi proved their similarity when he nearly replicated Maradona's two most famous goals in the span of seven weeks. [77], After two unsuccessful seasons, Barcelona were in need of an overhaul, leading to the departure of Rijkaard and Ronaldinho. [40] Physically he was weaker than his opponents, who were often much older and taller, and in training he worked on increasing his muscle mass and overall strength in order to be able to shake off defenders. [21], "I feel sorry for those who want to compete for Messi's throne it's impossible, this kid is unique. A league match on 16 April ended in a draw after a penalty from Messi. [143][144] He wore the captain's armband for the first time a month later, on 17 March, in a league match against Rayo Vallecano; by then, he had become the team's tactical focal point to a degree that was arguably rivalled only by former Barcelona players Josep Samitier, Lszl Kubala and Johan Cruyff. "Refs couldn't save Pessi; Worth almost 2b and still they play sh*t"- Fans troll PSG and Lionel Messi following Champions League R-16 loss to Bayern Munich . During his professional career, he scored 733 goals in 745 matches. "[423] Mayor of Buenos Aires Horacio Rodrguez Larreta unveiled a statue of Messi in the capital to convince him to reconsider retirement. After scoring, he unveiled a shirt of his former side Newell's Old Boys, in tribute to Argentine compatriot Diego Maradona, who had died four days earlier, and raised both hands to the screen showing Maradona's face in the stadium. [298][299] On 29 November, Messi scored his side's fourth goal in their 40 victory over Osasuna. [345] On 25 October, he scored twice in a 72 Champions League win at home to Maccabi Haifa, setting the record for the most goals scored from outside the 18-yard box than any other player in the competition, with 23 goals. During the Clsico on 2 May 2009, however, he played for the first time as a false nine, positioned as a centre-forward but dropping deep into midfield to link up with Xavi and Andrs Iniesta. [524][525][526] His work-rate off the ball and defensive responsibilities also decreased as his career progressed; by covering less ground on the pitch, and instead conserving his energy for short bursts of speed, he was able to improve his efficiency, movement, and positional play, and was also able to avoid muscular injuries, despite often playing a large number of matches throughout a particular season on a consistent basis. [270] On 9 November, Messi scored three goals (including two free kicks) in a 41 home win against Celta Vigo. In 2014 he set the overall Barcelona goal record when he scored his 370th goal as a member of the team. 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. Until leaving the club in 2021, he had spent his entire professional career with Barcelona, where he won a club-record 35 trophies, including 10 La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles and four UEFA Champions Leagues. 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His favoured position in childhood was the playmaker behind two strikers, known as the enganche in Argentine football, but he began his career in Spain as a left-winger or left-sided forward. [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. [430][431] On 5 May, Messi's four match ban as well as his 10,000 CHF fine was lifted by FIFA after Argentina Football Association appealed against his suspension, which meant he could now play Argentina's remaining World Cup Qualifiers. [319], On 10 August, Messi joined French club Paris Saint-Germain. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lionel-Messi, Lionel Messi - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11), Lionel Messi - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up), Alaba abused, Croatia coach critical following FIFA awards, Messi wins FIFA's best men's player award again, Argentina after winning the 2022 World Cup. Messi worked to regain fitness in time for the Champions League final, but on 17 May, the day of the final, he was eventually ruled out. In eight qualifying matches under Maradona's stewardship, Messi scored only one goal, netting the opening goal in the first such match, a 40 victory over Venezuela. [357][376] During that game, played on 28 March 2009, he wore Argentina's number 10 shirt for the first time, following the international retirement of Riquelme. Messi scored 51 goals across all domestic competitions in 201819 as Barcelona won another La Liga championship. 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Lionel Messi started playing football as a boy and was noticed by clubs on both sides of the Atlantic. Another talented football player in the list of top 10 football player list is Kevin. [195] In a 61 home win against Celta Vigo in the league, Messi assisted Surez from a penalty kick. [67] As Messi continued his individual rise, Barcelona faltered; the team failed to reach the Copa del Rey final after Messi was rested during the second leg against Getafe and lost the league to Real Madrid on head-to-head results. [63] His growing importance to the club was reflected in a new contract, signed that month, which greatly increased his wages. [399][400] During the opening match against Paraguay, they were ahead two goals by half-time but lost their lead to end the match in a 22 draw; Messi had scored from a penalty kick, netting his only goal in the tournament. Lionel Andrs Messi [note 1] ( Spanish pronunciation: [ljonel andes mesi] ( listen); born 24 June 1987), also known as Leo Messi, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentina national team. [230] On 7 January 2018, Messi made his 400th La Liga appearance with Barcelona in a 30 home win over Levante, marking the occasion with his 144th league assist and 365th league goal for the club, the latter of which saw him equal Gerd Mller's record for the most league goals scored for the same club in one of Europe's top five divisions. [516][517] Under manager Ernesto Valverde, Messi played in a variety of roles. A starter for the first time, he gave a well-received performance against Fabio Capello's Juventus, receiving an ovation from the Camp Nou. [30][38], During the 200405 season, Messi was a guaranteed starter for the B team, playing 17 games throughout the campaign and scoring on six occasions. [263] On 2 September, Messi was shortlisted as one of the three finalists for both the 2019 FIFA Pusks Award and the 2019 Best FIFA Men's Player Award, with Messi winning the latter on 23 September. Kevin De Bruyne. [3] Growing up in a tight-knit, football-loving family, "Leo" developed a passion for the sport from an early age, playing constantly with his older brothers, Rodrigo and Matas, and his cousins, Maximiliano and Emanuel Biancucchi, both of whom became professional footballers. [146], "In Leo we are talking about the best player in the world and when things are not going well you have to use him. [488] Messi received the Golden Ball for player of the tournament, becoming the first player to win it twice. [302], On 23 December, Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona against Real Valladolid in La Liga, surpassing Pel with Santos as the player with the most goals scored for a single club. [545], Among his contemporary peers, Messi is most often compared and contrasted with Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, as part of an ongoing rivalry that has been compared to past sports rivalries like the Muhammad AliJoe Frazier rivalry in boxing, the Roger FedererRafael Nadal rivalry in tennis, and the SennaProst rivalry from Formula One motor racing. He was also fined CHF 10,000. [249][250], On 27 April, Messi came off the bench and scored the only goal in a 10 home win over Levante, which allowed Barcelona to clinch the league title;[251] this was his 450th La Liga appearance, and his first league title as Barcelona's captain. A week later, Messi sustained a groin injury in a 11 draw against Atltico Madrid and was ruled out with injury for three weeks. [294], On 27 September, Messi began the 202021 season by scoring a penalty in a 40 home win against Villarreal in La Liga. [207] On 13 September, Messi scored his first hat-trick of the season in the opening game of the 201617 UEFA Champions League campaign against Celtic in a 70 victory; this was also Messi's sixth hat-trick in the Champions League, the most by any player. [377] Overall, Messi scored four goals in 18 appearances during the qualifying process. [465], On 14 June 2021, Messi scored from a free kick in a 11 draw against Chile in Argentina's opening group match of the 2021 Copa Amrica in Brazil. 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