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. [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. Of course, the "Best Fifa Football Awards . 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. In total, he has 47 total goals and assists in 33 appearances across all leagues. Statistically, his contribution of goals, shots, and passes had dropped significantly compared to previous seasons. [213] On 11 January, Messi scored from a free-kick in Barcelona's 31 victory against Athletic Bilbao in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, which enabled Barcelona to advance to the quarter-finals of the competition; with his 26th goal from a free-kick for Barcelona in all competitions, he equalled the club's all-time record, which had previously been set by Ronald Koeman. "[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. 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. After a third-place finish at the 2019 Copa Amrica, Messi led Argentina to victory in the tournament two years later, and he received the Golden Ball award. In March 2012 he netted his 233rd goal for Barcelona, becoming the clubs all-time leading scorer in La Liga play when only 24 years old. [442][443] He was awarded Man of the Match. 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. [35] Ronaldinho soon befriended Messi, whom he called "little brother", which greatly eased his transition into the first team. 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[102][103] His club performances in 2010 earned him the inaugural FIFA Ballon d'Or, an amalgamation of the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year award, though his win was met with some criticism due to his lack of success with Argentina at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Play FIFA Online with thousands of players. Reserved by nature, Messi went on to lead his squad by example as their best player, while Mascherano continued to fulfil the role of the team's on-field leader and motivator. Pro Evolution Soccer returns again with a new version of its soccer simulator. [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. Pessi's user player card & information (stats, attributes, traits and records). ", Fabio Capello praises the 18-year-old Messi following the Joan Gamper trophy in August 2005. [439] Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modri also stated post match, "Messi is an incredible player but he can't do everything alone. His buyout clause was set at 700million. Still unfit, he proved ineffective during the first leg against Bayern Munich and was unable to play at all during the second, as Barcelona were defeated 70 on aggregate by the eventual champions. Towards the end of the season, he returned to both youth teams, helping the Juveniles B win the league. [221] Thereby, Messi also extended his El Clsico goalscoring record with the goal being his 24th official and 25th overall. [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. [473][474], On 9 September, Messi scored a hat-trick in a 30 home win over Bolivia in a 2022 World Cup qualifier which also moved him above Pel as South America's top male international scorer with 79 goals. [211], Messi finished the year with 51 goals, making him Europe's top scorer, one ahead of Zlatan Ibrahimovi. In late 2019 he won his sixth career Ballon dOr and was named FIFAs best male player of the year. 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Messi assumed captaincy of Barcelona in 2018, and won a record sixth Ballon d'Or in 2019. [405] At the close of the tournament, he was reportedly selected to receive the Most Valuable Player award but rejected the honour. Anything less is an insult to football. 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. [90] After victories in the Supercopa de Espaa and UEFA Super Cup in August, Barcelona won the FIFA Club World Cup against Estudiantes de La Plata on 19 December, with Messi scoring the winning 21 goal with his chest. 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After the quarter-final against Uruguay ended in a 11 draw following extra time, with Messi having assisted their equaliser, Argentina were eliminated 45 in the penalty shootout by the eventual champions. [585][586] He also has over 400 million Instagram followers, the second highest for an individual and sportsperson after Cristiano Ronaldo. More like Pessi. 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. A week after suffering a broken cheekbone during a league match, Messi was allowed to start the game on the condition that he wear a plastic protector; soon hindered by the mask, he took it off and scored two goals in 10 minutes before his substitution. The Celta players never complained and their coach defended the penalty, stating, "Barca's forwards are very respectful." 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. Pro Evolution Soccer 6. [41] He scored his first senior goal on 1 May 2005, against Albacete, from an assist by Ronaldinho, becoming at that time the youngest-ever scorer for the club. 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. Stories like ours, of loving the same club for so long, unfortunately will be increasingly rare in football. Corrections? He is considered one of the greatest players of all time and S.L. He stepped in and paid the salaries of the three members. Follow Us. [267] He also equalled Ral and Cristiano Ronaldo's shared record of the most sides scored against in the competition (33). I signed the contracts because I trusted my dad and the lawyers and we had decided that they would take charge of those things. Even the team's starting centre-backs were nervous. In case the required facilities are not available within the country, the same are managed abroad to cater health requirements of the secured persons. [219] In total, Messi finished the 201617 season with 54 goals, while his 37 goals in La Liga saw him claim both the Pichichi and European Golden Boot Awards for the fourth time in his career. Putellas is currently recovering from a serious knee injury suffered last July which saw her miss the Euro in England with Spain. [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. An unrelated shell company in Panama set up in 2012 was subsequently identified as belonging to the Messis in the Panama Papers data leak. 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It made him a Barcelona player until 2010, two years less than his previous contract, but his buyout clause increased to 150million. [592] In 2013, a Turkish Airlines advertisement starring Messi, in which he engages in a selfie competition with then-Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, was the most-watched ad on YouTube in the year of its release, receiving 137 million views, and was subsequently voted the best advertisement of the 200515 decade to commemorate YouTube's founding. Benzema picked up the most recent Ballon dOr award in October after finishing ahead of Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne. For other uses, see, Argentina fans with Messi and Maradona banners at the, For a comprehensive listing of Messi's achievements, see, 20052008: Becoming a starting eleven player, 20102011: Fifth La Liga title and third Champions League, 201718: Domestic double and a record fifth Golden Boot, 201819: Captaincy, 10th La Liga title, and a record sixth Golden Boot, 20072008: Copa Amrica final and Olympic gold, 20142015: World Cup and Copa Amrica finals, 20162017: Third Copa Amrica final, retirement, and return, 20192020: Copa Amrica third-place, suspension and Superclsico victory, 20212022: Copa Amrica and World Cup triumphs, Reception and comparisons to Diego Maradona, One appearance in UEFA Super Cup, one appearance and two goals in Supercopa de Espaa, two appearances and two goals in, One appearance and one goal in UEFA Super Cup, two appearances and three goals in Supercopa de Espaa, two appearances and two goals in FIFA Club World Cup, One appearance and two goals in UEFA Super Cup, two appearances and one goal in Supercopa de Espaa, one appearance and one goal in FIFA Club World Cup, Four appearances in Copa Amrica, four appearances and two goals in FIFA World Cup qualification, Five appearances and three goals in FIFA World Cup qualification, five appearances and five goals in Copa Amrica, Nine appearances and five goals in FIFA World Cup qualification, seven appearances and four goals in Copa Amrica, Two appearances and one goal in FIFA World Cup qualification, one appearance in. No, the club is bigger than any manager, than any player except Leo. [422] He was greeted by fans with signs like "Don't go, Leo" when the team landed in Buenos Aires. At home, he suffered from homesickness after his mother moved back to Rosario with his brothers and little sister, Mara Sol, while he stayed in Barcelona with his father. [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. "Something deep in my character allows me to take the hits and get on with trying to win." 14. [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. Cruyff himself was "very happy" with the play, insisting "it was legal and entertaining". [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. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. 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. [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. [121] By then, Messi was already widely considered one of the best footballers in history, alongside players like Diego Maradona and Pel. Messi was named the Best FIFA Men's Player for the second time. [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. [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. He's introverted. For this achievement, Messi received a record seventh Ballon d'Or in 2021. [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. As well as Messi, two other Argentinians goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and coach Lionel Scaloni were honored at the awards ceremony, while England goalkeeper Mary Earps and coach Sarina Wiegman were recognized on the womens side. Five of Messi's six PSG goals in 2021 came in the Champions League, with just one in Ligue 1, though all four of his assists arrived in domestic competition. 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. A little, yes. [323] He made his first start and Champions League debut for the club in a 11 away draw against Club Brugge on 15 September. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules . PES 2012 offers improved artificial intelligence that will help you enjoy the game more than ever. [610], Messi enjoys a close relationship with his immediate family members, particularly his mother, Celia, whose face he has tattooed on his left shoulder. Their first two matches, against Bolivia and Colombia, ended in draws. True to life football experience . [427] On 12 August, it was confirmed that Messi had reversed his decision to retire from international football, and he was included in the squad for the national team's upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers. 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[458], In the third-place match against Chile on 6 July, Messi set-up Agero's opening goal from a free kick in an eventual 21 win, to help Argentina capture the bronze medal; however, he was sent off along with Gary Medel in the 37th minute of play, after being involved in an altercation with the Chilean defender. Argentinas Lionel Scaloni was named the best mens coach of the year, after his side claimed the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 11. Updates? [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. This edition offers more licenses such as fully licensed leagues, stadiums, and football legends for you to play with. "[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. Barcelona thus achieved the first treble in the history of Spanish football. [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. Such is how the nickname "Pessi" was born. Search our extensive list of all NFL players now. "[546] Moreover, several pundits and footballing figures, including Maradona, questioned Messi's leadership with Argentina at times, despite his playing ability. [148], Messi continued to struggle with injury throughout 2013, eventually parting ways with his long-time personal physiotherapist. [117][118] At the close of the year, on 18 December, he scored twice in the FIFA Club World Cup final, a 40 victory over Santos, earning the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament, as he had done two years previously. MOFA is the idea of Harambee stars captain and Qatar-based striker Michael Olunga. [283], "I wasn't happy and I wanted to leave. [223] Messi netted twice against Gianluigi Buffon, on 12 September, as Bara defeated the last season's Italian champions Juventus 30 at home in the UEFA Champions League. Even the greatest players to ever play the game of football can't please everyone, especially trolls on social media. [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. 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