"[419] Messi finished the tournament as the second highest scorer, behind Eduardo Vargas, with five goals, and was the highest assist provider with four assists, also winning more Man of the Match awards than any other player in the tournament (3);[420] he was named to the team of the tournament for his performances, but missed out on the Golden Ball Award for best player, which went to Alexis Snchez. Winner. In addition to earning a football salary that was frequently, with Ronaldos, one of the two largest athletes salaries in all professional sports, he was an extremely successful product pitchman, notably for the sportswear company Adidas. Well, turn away now Nicklas, because here is our version of the best players in world football right now. These two players are some of the best we've ever seen in the history of the game, and should be treated as such. I always wanted to score a beautiful goal. [114][115][116] He began the campaign by helping Barcelona win both the Spanish and European Super Cups; in the Supercopa de Espaa, he scored three times to achieve a 54 aggregate victory over Real Madrid, overtaking Ral as the competition's all-time top scorer with eight goals. You look at their face and kit and that's it! Messi was named the Best FIFA Men's Player for the second time. It means there are essentially two separate awards for players hoping to be named the worlds footballer of the year. [72], "Messi is the best player in the world by some distance. [91] At 22 years old, Messi won the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year award, both times by the biggest voting margin in each trophy's history. [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. He missed several opportunities to open the scoring throughout the match, in particular at the start of the second half when his breakaway effort went wide of the far post. [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. [131] He finished the season as league top scorer in Spain and Europe for a second time, with 50 goals, a La Liga record, while his 73 goals in all competitions surpassed Gerd Mller's 67 goals in the 197273 Bundesliga season, making him the single-season top scorer in the history of European club football. [120] Additionally, he won the inaugural UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, a revival of the old-style Ballon d'Or. Barcelona thus achieved the first treble in the history of Spanish football. [180], In the Champions League, Messi scored twice and set up another in their 30 semi-final victory over Bayern Munich, now under the stewardship of Guardiola. 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. Even having the best player in the world was not capable of creating a competitive team. [283], "I wasn't happy and I wanted to leave. The penalty routine has been compared to that of Bara icon Johan Cruyff in 1982, who was battling lung cancer, leading many fans to indicate that the penalty was a tribute to him. As well as captaining Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Messi also won his first Ligue 1 title with PSG. A week later, Messi sustained a groin injury in a 11 draw against Atltico Madrid and was ruled out with injury for three weeks. [108][109] Barcelona won a third consecutive La Liga title. I stood up tall, I put my chest out. [277] On 11 July, Messi provided his 20th assist of the league season for Arturo Vidal in a 10 away win over Real Valladolid, equalling Xavi's record of 20 assists in a single La Liga season from 2008 to 2009;[278][279] with 22 goals, he also became only the second player ever, after Thierry Henry in the 200203 FA Premier League season with Arsenal (24 goals and 20 assists), to record at least 20 goals and 20 assists in a single league season in one of Europe's top-five leagues. He became a free agent in 2021, and financial issuessome of which were the result of La Liga ruleslargely prevented him from re-signing with Barcelona. [353] Messi was reportedly found weeping in the dressing room after his sending-off. 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. [612] Through his foundation, Messi has awarded research grants, financed medical training, and invested in the development of medical centres and projects in Argentina, Spain, and elsewhere in the world. [451] He made his international return on 22 March, in a 31 friendly defeat to Venezuela, in Madrid. 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. He has netted 17 times in 28 games for his current employers this season. [614] Messi holds triple citizenship, as he is a citizen of Argentina, Italy, and Spain. [268] On 29 October, Messi scored in a 51 home win over Real Valladolid in La Liga; his first goal a set piece from 35 yards was the 50th free-kick of his career. [168], At the start of 2015, Barcelona were perceived to be headed for another disappointing end to the season, with renewed speculation in the media that Messi was leaving the club. [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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. [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. [374] Along with Riquelme, Messi was singled out by FIFA as the stand-out player from the tournament's best team. [301], "Congratulations on your historic record, Lionel. The Belgian is the Premier League's best player. Messi consequently started the game against the Netherlands, a 00 draw, as they won their group on goal differential. [572], As a commercial entity, Messi's marketing brand has been based exclusively on his talents and achievements as a player, in contrast to arguably more glamorous players like Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham. 1/4. [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. [270] On 9 November, Messi scored three goals (including two free kicks) in a 41 home win against Celta Vigo. 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. It is also known as the eighteenth installment to the PES series. [539] Other notable Argentines in the sport, such as Osvaldo Ardiles, Javier Zanetti, and Diego Simeone, have expressed their belief that Messi has overtaken Maradona as the best player in history. [281] On 9 August, in the Champions League round of 16 second leg versus Napoli at the Camp Nou, Messi scored the second goal and earned a penalty which led to a third goal and led his side to a 31 home victory and qualified 42 on aggregate for the quarter-finals against Bayern Munich. 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. [142] Now in his ninth senior season with Barcelona, Messi signed a new contract on 7 February, committing himself to the club through 2018, while his fixed wage rose to 13million. [42][44] Barcelona, in their second season under Rijkaard, won the league for the first time in six years. [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. Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas were crowned the best players in mens and womens football at FIFAs annual awards ceremony in Paris on Monday. [21] Under the stewardship of Luis Enrique, Messi initially returned to playing in the right-sided position that characterised much of his early career in the manager's 433 formation,[171][515] while he was increasingly deployed in a deeper, free playmaking role in later seasons. [224] On 19 September, Messi found the net four times in a 61 trashing of Eibar at the Camp Nou in La Liga. "Something deep in my character allows me to take the hits and get on with trying to win." 14. Without football, he struggled to integrate into the team; already reserved by nature, he was so quiet that his teammates initially believed he was mute. [315] On 5 August, Barcelona announced that Messi would not be staying at the club, even though both parties reached an agreement and were due to sign a contract that day. 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While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Messi relocated to Spain from Argentina aged 13 to join Barcelona, for whom he made his competitive debut aged 17 in October 2004. As the squad's captain from August 2011, he led Argentina to three consecutive finals: the 2014 FIFA World Cup, for which he won the Golden Ball, the 2015 Copa Amrica, winning the Golden Ball, and the 2016 Copa Amrica. Updated [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. "[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". [256][257] He also captured his sixth Golden Shoe award, and a record third consecutive award since the 201617 season. [560] Off the pitch, Ronaldo is his direct competitor in terms of salary, sponsorships, and social media fanbase. 8. [228] On 4 November, he made his 600th appearance for Barcelona in a 21 home win over Sevilla in La Liga. [164], Under new manager and former captain Luis Enrique, Messi experienced a largely injury-free start to the 201415 season, allowing him to break three more longstanding records towards the end of the year. 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). [494], Due to his short stature, Messi has a lower centre of gravity than taller players, which gives him greater agility, allowing him to change direction more quickly and evade opposing tackles;[495][496] this has led the Spanish media to dub him La Pulga Atmica ("The Atomic Flea"). After announcing his international retirement in 2016, he reversed his decision and led his country to qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, a third-place finish at the 2019 Copa Amrica, and victory in the 2021 Copa Amrica, while winning the Golden Ball and Golden Boot for the latter. [10] He was greatly affected by her death, shortly before his eleventh birthday; since then, as a devout Roman Catholic, he has celebrated his goals by looking up and pointing to the sky in tribute to his grandmother. [258] On 25 May, Messi scored his final goal of the season in a 21 defeat to Valencia in the 2019 Copa del Rey Final. [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. [550][551], Although Messi has at times denied any rivalry,[552][553] they are widely believed to push one another in their aim to be the best player in the world. After a first-leg draw, Barcelona won the second leg 40 with two goals and an assist from Messi. [349][543][544] An enduring mark against him is the fact that, through no fault of his own, he never proved himself in the Argentine Primera Divisin as an upcoming player, achieving stardom overseas from a young age,[14][349] while his lack of outward passion for the Albiceleste shirt (until 2019 he did not sing the national anthem and is disinclined to emotional displays) have in the past led to the false perception that he felt Catalan rather than truly Argentine. [194] On 3 February, he scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's 70 win against Valencia in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at the Camp Nou. [272] On 2 December, Messi was awarded a record-breaking sixth Ballon d'Or. While he occasionally continued to be deployed in a deeper role, from which he could make runs from behind into the box,[518] or even on the right wing[519] or as a false nine,[520][521] he was also used in a more offensive, central role in a 4231,[517] or as a second striker in a 442 formation, where he was once again given the licence to drop deep, link-up with midfielders, orchestrate his team's attacking plays, and create chances for his attacking partner Surez. Argentinas Messi wins Best Fifa mens player of the year award, Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina holds the World Cup Trophy during the 2022 Fifa World Cup awarding ceremony at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar on December 18. Daily Football Player Guessing Game, come find today's mystery player! [209] Three days after this, he netted his thirty-seventh club hat-trick as Barcelona defeated Manchester City 40. [239], With the departure of former captain Andrs Iniesta in May 2018, Messi was named the team's new captain for the following season. [316] The club cited financial and structural obstacles posed by La Liga regulations as a reason for Messi's departure. ", "Messi Es el Mejor Jugador que Ver Jams", "Lionel Messi: Is the Barcelona and Argentina Star the Greatest Player Ever? He has kept ownership of his family's old house, although it has long stood empty; he maintains a penthouse apartment in an exclusive residential building for his mother, as well as a family compound just outside the city. Their 40 loss was their worst margin of defeat at a World Cup since 1974. On 6 July 2016, Messi and his father were both found guilty of tax fraud and were handed suspended 21-month prison sentences and respectively ordered to pay 1.7million and 1.4million in fines. On 19 August, Messi scored twice in helping Barcelona defeat Alavs 30 in their first La Liga match of the season, with his first goal, a free kick that he rolled under the jumping Alavs wall, making history in being Barcelona's 6000th goal in La Liga. [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. Lionel Messi is an Argentine-bornfootball(soccer) player who has been named the worlds best mens player of the year six times (200912, 2015, and 2019). [596], In June 2021, Messi signed a five-year deal to become an ambassador for the Hard Rock Cafe brand. 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[229] Following the reception of his fourth Golden Boot, Messi signed a new deal with Barcelona on 25 November, keeping him with the club through the 202021 season. 05 Aug 21. [615] His favourite meals include asado (traditional South American barbecue), milanesa and pasta, and he prefers his mate unsweetened. 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Pro Evolution Soccer returns again with a new version of its soccer simulator. [104], Towards the end of the season, Barcelona played four Clsicos in the span of 18 days. [17][20] In February 2001, the family relocated to Barcelona, where they moved into an apartment near the club's stadium, Camp Nou. [22][24] The Copa Catalunya final, a 41 victory over Espanyol, became known in club lore as the partido de la mscara, the final of the mask. "Every year I try to grow as a player and not get stuck in a rut. Ronaldo has profited slightly more from the penalty spot than Messi in his career, scoring 148 penalties while missing just 29. 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. The Catalans are not in favour of signing Georginio Wijnaldum despite the latter's free-agent status, the source adds. [162] It was reported that Vilanova played a key role in convincing Messi to stay[163] amid strong interest from Jos Mourinho's Chelsea. [45], "In my entire life I have never seen a player of such quality and personality at such a young age, particularly wearing the 'heavy' shirt of one of the world's great clubs. [39] His breakthrough came two months later, on 24 August, during the Joan Gamper Trophy, Barcelona's pre-season competition. In the 200405 season Messi, then 17, became the youngest official player and goal scorer in the Spanish La Liga (the countrys highest division of football). [30][38] His progress was reflected in his first professional contract, signed on 4 February 2004, which lasted until 2012 and contained an initial buyout clause of 30million. [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. They were kicking him all over the place to avoid being ridiculed by this kid, he just got up and kept on playing. [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. [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. More like Pessi. His game-winning goal in stoppage time was his 500th for Barcelona. Naturally left-footed, quick, and precise in control of the ball, Messi was a keen pass distributor and could readily thread his way through packed defenses. [123][124] In addition to being the joint top assist provider with five assists, this feat made him top scorer with 14 goals, tying Jos Altafini's record from the 196263 season, as well as becoming only the second player after Gerd Mller to be top scorer in four campaigns. [284], Following growing dissatisfaction with the direction of Barcelona on and off the field,[285] Barcelona announced that Messi sent the club "a document expressing his desire to leave" on 25 August 2020. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a happy and smiling child. Overall, he had scored a total of 10 goals in 14 matches during the qualifying campaign. 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? [591], Other events have illustrated Messi's presence in popular culture. [60][61] He recovered in time for the last 16 round of the Champions League against Liverpool, but was effectively marked out of the game; Barcelona, the reigning champions, were out of the competition. [357] A hamstring injury sustained a week later jeopardised his presence in the World Cup, but he was nevertheless selected for Pkerman's squad and regained fitness in time for the start of the tournament. He was later left on the bench in Argentina's 21 opening win over defending champions Chile on 6 June due to concerns regarding his fitness. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. [375], From late 2008, the national team experienced a three-year period marked by poor performances. [170][171] From there, he regained his best form, while Surez and Neymar ended the team's attacking dependency on their star player. [247] On 23 February, Messi scored the 50th hat-trick of his career and also provided an assist for Surez, as he helped Barcelona come from behind to achieve a 42 away victory over Sevilla in La Liga; the goal was also his 650th career goal for club and country at senior level. - . [510] He also has a penchant for scoring from chips. Messi assumed captaincy of Barcelona in 2018, and won a record sixth Ballon d'Or in 2019. Really funny 5 vs. 5 soccer game. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The game is a highly-detailed version of a football game as it enables you to move and react the same way an actual player would. [467] A week later, he broke the record for most appearances in an Argentina shirt when he featured in a 41 win against Bolivia in his team's final group match, assisting Papu Gmez's opening goal and later scoring two. [326] On 21 November, Messi scored his first Ligue 1 goal in a 31 home victory over Nantes. [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. https://www.facebook.com/RonaldinhoOf.https://twitter.com/10ronaldinhohttp://instagram.com/ronaldinhooficial He was subsequently included in the squad for the South American Youth Championship, held in Colombia in February 2005. 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. His opening goal was hailed as one of the greatest in his career; he collected the ball near the halfway line and beat four opposing players, before feinting the goalkeeper to score in a tight space by the near post. [295] Two days prior to the opening game, he again criticised the club, this time for the manner of Luis Surez's departure, stating, "at this stage nothing surprises me any more". 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 . A solid gold replica of his left foot, weighing 25kg (55lb) and valued at $5.25million, went on sale in Japan in March 2013 to raise funds for victims of the 2011 Thoku earthquake and tsunami. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much [625] Messi made a donation worth 1million ($1.1million) to fight the spread of coronavirus. [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. I achieved a dream I had been hoping for so long, said Messi, reflecting on Argentinas World Cup win. Billiards game with pretty good 3D graphics. [344] On 5 October, he scored in a 11 draw away to Benfica in the Champions League, becoming the only player in the competition's history to score against 40 different Champions League opponents. [14][15] However, his future as a professional player was threatened when, aged 10, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. [389] During the second match against Iran, he scored an injury-time goal from 25 yards out to end the game in a 10 win, securing their qualification for the knockout phase. An Argentine international, Messi is the country's all-time leading goalscorer and also holds the national record for appearances. [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. [95][96] He scored all of his side's four goals in the Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal on 6 April while becoming Barcelona's all-time top scorer in the competition. [82][87], As the season's Champions League top scorer with nine goals, the youngest in the tournament's history,[88] Messi scored two goals and assisted two more to ensure a 40 quarter-final victory over Bayern Munich. Because social media trolls love to get a rise out of folks, they've taken to giving several other players similarly unfunny nicknames. After helping the team defeat Egypt and Germany to progress past the group stage, Messi proved decisive in the knockout phase as he scored their equaliser against Colombia, provided a goal and an assist against title favourites Spain, and scored their opening goal against reigning champions Brazil. [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. 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