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About
Lionel Messi is an Argentine forward born on 24 June 1987 in Rosario. Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, he spent 21 years at Barcelona before joining Paris Saint-Germain. He won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, the only major trophy missing from his collection. He holds the record for most Ballon d'Or wins.
Career Timeline
Professional Debut
Lionel Messi made his professional debut for FC Barcelona against RCD Espanyol.
First Ballon d'Or
Messi won his first Ballon d'Or, awarded to the best footballer in the world.
91 Goals in a Year
Messi set a world record by scoring 91 goals in a single calendar year.
World Cup Final
Messi led Argentina to the FIFA World Cup final, where they lost to Germany.
Copa América Victory
Messi won his first major international trophy with Argentina, the Copa América.
Transfer to PSG
Messi left FC Barcelona and joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) due to financial constraints at Barcelona.
World Cup Victory
Messi captained Argentina to victory in the FIFA World Cup, cementing his legacy.
Move to Inter Miami
Messi joined Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami CF after leaving PSG.
