appreciated. [301], "Congratulations on your historic record, Lionel. Name Nat. [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. [294], On 27 September, Messi began the 202021 season by scoring a penalty in a 40 home win against Villarreal in La Liga. His mother and other brother, Matas, manage his charitable organization, the Leo Messi Foundation, and take care of personal and professional matters in Rosario. In 2022 he helped Argentina win the Fdration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)'s World Cup. [125][126] Two weeks later, on 20 March, Messi became the top goalscorer in Barcelona's history at 24 years old, overtaking the 57-year record of Csar Rodrguez's 232 goals with a hat-trick against Granada. 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[148], Messi continued to struggle with injury throughout 2013, eventually parting ways with his long-time personal physiotherapist. [330], On 2 January 2022, PSG announced that Messi had tested positive for COVID-19, missing two league games and a cup game as a result. During his first year in Spain, Messi rarely played with the Infantiles due to a transfer conflict with Newell's; as a foreigner, he could only be fielded in friendlies and the Catalan league. [505][506][507] Moreover, he is an accurate free kick and penalty kick taker. [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. [346] Four days later, Messi scored and provided an assist as PSG won 43 against Troyes to remain top of the Ligue 1 table. [275] On 14 June, he scored in a 40 away win against Mallorca, becoming the first player ever in La Liga to score 20 goals or more in 12 consecutive seasons. [632], Messi's financial affairs came under investigation in 2013 for suspected tax evasion. An Argentine international, Messi is the country's all-time leading goalscorer and also holds the national record for appearances. [152][153] Following an irregular start to the new season under manager Gerardo Martino, formerly of his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys, Messi suffered his fifth injury of 2013 when he tore his hamstring on 10 November, leaving him sidelined for two months. [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. In 201718 he scored 45 goals, and Barcelona won the La LigaCopa del Rey double once again. Updates? I always help in any way I can, even if it's just by signing an autograph. He helped save them from the relegation zone of the Tercera Divisin, scoring five goals in ten games, including a hat-trick in eight minutes during a Copa del Rey match while man-marked by Sevilla's Sergio Ramos. Messi then helped the team secure their place in the 2014 World Cup with a 52 victory over Paraguay on 10 September 2013 when he scored twice from penalty kicks, taking his international tally to 37 goals to become Argentina's second-highest goalscorer behind Batistuta. You don't have to overthink this one. [318] Three days later, in a tearful press conference held at the Camp Nou, Messi confirmed that he would be leaving Barcelona. "[418] Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi said after the match, "My generation can't compare him to Maradona that's for my generation, because of what Maradona did for Argentine football. Messi was born on 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Santa Fe,[8] the third of four children of Jorge Messi, a steel factory manager, and his wife Celia Cuccittini, who worked in a magnet manufacturing workshop. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. [181] His second goal, which came only three minutes after his first, saw him chip the ball over goalkeeper Manuel Neuer after his dribble past Jrme Boateng had made the defender drop to the ground; it went viral, becoming the year's most tweeted about sporting moment, and was named the best goal of the season by UEFA. [14][612][613] Messi has long planned to return to Rosario to end his playing career at Newell's. [195] In a 61 home win against Celta Vigo in the league, Messi assisted Surez from a penalty kick. [621] It was established in 2007 following a visit Messi paid to a hospital for terminally ill children in Boston, an experience that resonated with him to the point that he decided to reinvest part of his earnings into society. [110][111] He finished the season with 53 goals in all competitions, becoming Barcelona's all-time single-season top scorer and the first player in Spanish football to reach the 50-goal benchmark. [137] Although FIFA did not acknowledge the achievement, citing verifiability issues, he received the Guinness World Records title for most goals scored in a calendar year. After a first-leg draw, Barcelona won the second leg 40 with two goals and an assist from Messi. [378], Despite their poor qualifying campaign, Argentina were considered title contenders at the World Cup in South Africa. "[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. [298][299] On 29 November, Messi scored his side's fourth goal in their 40 victory over Osasuna. Why Lionel Messi is called Pessi: Social media haters throw shade on Argentina star for penalty kicks. The only player in history to win five FIFA Ballons d'Or, he was also the first player to win three European Golden Shoes. The following two seasons, Messi finished second for the Ballon d'Or behind Cristiano Ronaldo (his perceived career rival), before regaining his best form during the 201415 campaign, becoming the all-time top scorer in La Liga and leading Barcelona to a historic second treble, after which he was awarded a fifth Ballon d'Or in 2015. A child's smile is worth more than all the money in the world. [337] Messi finished his debut season with 11 goals and 14 assists across all competitions. [78][79][143] Signing a new Barcelona contract in 2017, he earned $667,000 per week in wages, and Barcelona also paid him $59.6million as a signing on bonus. [614] Messi holds triple citizenship, as he is a citizen of Argentina, Italy, and Spain. [342][343] The following matches, after registering six goal contributions, including one goal and five assists, Messi was named Ligue 1's Player of the Month in September. Reels. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. 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 . He's introverted. But I think the best player ever played today here in the United States. At the start of the tournament, however, he gave strong performances, being elected man of the match in their first four matches. [470][471] On 10 July, Argentina defeated hosts Brazil 10 in the final, giving Messi his first major international title and Argentina's first since 1993, as well as his nation's joint record 15th Copa Amrica overall. [452], On 21 May, Messi was included in Lionel Scaloni's final 23-man Argentina squad for the 2019 Copa Amrica. [189] On 16 September, he became the youngest player to make 100 appearances in the UEFA Champions League in a 11 away draw to Roma. "@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" 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 [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. [480][481] In the quarter-final against the Netherlands, Messi assisted Argentina's first goal for Nahuel Molina with a reverse pass and then scored a penalty as the game finished 22 after extra time. [497][498][499] Despite being physically unimposing, he possesses significant upper-body strength, which, combined with his low centre of gravity and resulting balance, aids him in withstanding physical challenges from opponents; he has consequently been noted for his lack of diving in a sport rife with playacting. All Rights Reserved. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time and S.L. Stories like ours, of loving the same club for so long, unfortunately will be increasingly rare in football. We worked to give him the ball but the opponent also worked hard to prevent him from getting the ball. Download Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 for Windows to experience the famed soccer game play with new level of interactive reality. [475] In the 2022 Finalissima, the third edition of the CONMEBOLUEFA Cup of Champions, at Wembley on 2 June 2022, Messi assisted twice in a 30 victory against Italy and was named player of the match, securing his second trophy for Argentina at the senior level. [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. [555] Pundits and fans regularly argue the individual merits of both players. [429], On 28 March 2017, Messi was suspended for four international games for insulting an assistant referee in a game against Chile on 23 March 2017. [264][265], Messi made his first appearance of the season on 17 September, and on 6 October he scored his first goal of the season with a free kick in a 40 home win over Sevilla; this was his 420th goal in La Liga, which saw him break Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 419 goals scored in Europe's top five leagues. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. [14][15] However, his future as a professional player was threatened when, aged 10, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. [560], According to France Football, Messi was the world's highest-paid footballer for five years out of six between 2009 and 2014; he was the first player to exceed the 40million benchmark, with earnings of 41million in 2013, and the 5060million points, with income of 65million in 2014. [14][20][21], After a year at Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, Messi was finally enrolled in the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in February 2002. [276] On 30 June, he scored a panenka in a 22 home draw against Atltico Madrid in La Liga, to reach his 700th goal in his senior career for Barcelona and Argentina. On 9 September, Messi scored his first hat-trick of the 201718 league campaign, against Espanyol in Derbi barcelon, thus helping to secure a 50 home victory for Blaugrana over local rivals. Filter by season: Stats 22/23 . First team director Charly Rexach immediately wanted to sign him, but the board of directors hesitated; at the time it was highly unusual for European clubs to sign foreign players of such a young age. Argentina won 43 in the penalty shootout, with Messi scoring the first penalty. [529][530] Four years later, after Messi had won his first Ballon d'Or by a record margin,[72] the public debate regarding his qualities as a player moved beyond his status in contemporary football to the possibility that he was one of the greatest players in history. Such is how the nickname "Pessi" was born. 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[93] Unsatisfied with his position on the right wing with the club's summer acquisition Zlatan Ibrahimovi occupying the central forward role Messi resumed playing as a false nine in early 2010, beginning with a Champions League last 16-round match against VfB Stuttgart. He established himself as an integral player for the club within the next three years, and in his first uninterrupted season in 200809 he helped Barcelona achieve the first treble in Spanish football; that year, aged 22, Messi won his first Ballon d'Or. But the only true challenger to "Pessi" in global Twitter trends is of course Cristiano Ronaldo, with "Penaldo" again originating from Messi superfans taking potshots at their arch-rival. [394], Billed as Messi versus Germany, the world's best player against the best team, the final was a repeat of the 1990 final featuring Diego Maradona. An unrelated shell company in Panama set up in 2012 was subsequently identified as belonging to the Messis in the Panama Papers data leak. You could see how proud it made me after I scored. Lionel Messi is an Argentinian player who used to play for Barcelona, one of Spain's best soccer teams with a very prestigious sporting history. ", "Magical Messi Grabs Hat-trick in Copa America as Argentina Romp into Quarters", "Lionel Messi: Is the Barcelona Forward the Greatest of Them All? [545] Despite having lived in Spain since age 13, Messi rejected the option of representing Spain internationally. [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. [574][575] From 2010 onwards, concurrently with his increased achievements as a player, his marketing appeal widened, leading to long-term endorsement deals with luxury brands Dolce & Gabbana and Audemars Piguet. In 2022 he helped Argentina win the Fdration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)s World Cup. [42][44] Barcelona, in their second season under Rijkaard, won the league for the first time in six years. During the 200910 season Messi scored 34 goals in domestic games as Barcelona repeated as La Liga champions. [351][352] His performances drew comparisons with compatriot Diego Maradona, who had led Argentina to the title in 1979. He missed the matches against Vannes in the Coupe de France and versus Lyon and Brest in Ligue 1. Initially, he was merely one of many young Argentine players, including his boyhood idol Pablo Aimar, to receive the "New Maradona" moniker, but as his career progressed, Messi proved his similarity beyond all previous contenders, establishing himself as the greatest player Argentina had produced since Maradona. 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The former Barcelona forward was in fine form during the World Cup, scoring seven goals and claiming three assists in seven games. Of those 46 goals, only four came from the spot, with the other 42 came from open play. [243] On 8 December, Messi scored two free kicks his ninth and tenth goals from set pieces during the calendar year in a 40 away win over Derbi barcelon rivals Espanyol in La Liga; this was the first time ever that he had managed such a feat in the league. [59] On 10 March 2007, he scored his first hat-trick in a Clsico, the first player to do so in 12 years, equalising after each goal by Real Madrid to end the match in a 33 draw in injury time. Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has also built a state-of-the-art sports complex in the country. [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. He scored 42 non-penalty goals. To further prevent Spain from taking him, the Argentine Football Association organised two under-20 friendlies in June 2004, against Paraguay and Uruguay, with the purpose of finalising his status as an Argentina player in FIFA. [312] It was also his record fifth consecutive win in La Liga, surpassing Alfredo Di Stfano and Hugo Snchez who both had four for Real Madrid. [191] Messi capped off the year by winning the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup Final on 20 December, collecting his fifth club trophy of 2015 as Barcelona defeated River Plate 30 in Yokohama. [425], "A lot of things went through my mind on the night of the final and I gave serious thought to quitting, but my love for my country and this shirt is too great. In addition to his 31 goals, Messi was also the league's top assist provider with 18. [283], "I wasn't happy and I wanted to leave. 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