Later that year, Messi became the second footballer and second team-sport athlete to surpass $1billion in career earnings. 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. 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. It made him a Barcelona player until 2010, two years less than his previous contract, but his buyout clause increased to 150million. Such is how the nickname "Pessi" was born. The Celta players never complained and their coach defended the penalty, stating, "Barca's forwards are very respectful." But of the six who did commit to giving an answer, FIVE chose Messi, with just one . [402] In his 100 appearances, he had scored a total of 46 goals for Argentina, 22 of which came in official competitive matches. [286] The announcement garnered a significant media response, including from current and former teammates (who supported Messi's statement) and Catalan president Quim Torra. 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Their first two matches, against Bolivia and Colombia, ended in draws. ", Barcelona president Joan Laporta explains the reason behind Messi's departure. appreciated. Barcelona thus achieved the first treble in the history of Spanish football. [246] Later that month, the club admitted they had begun preparations for Messi's future retirement. At the 2014 World Cup, Messi put on a dazzling display, scoring four goals and almost single-handedly propelling an offense-deficient Argentina team through the group stage and into the knockout rounds, where Argentina then advanced to the World Cup final for the first time in 24 years. Putellas collects the award for the Best FIFA Women's Player. Yet a large swath of trolls still peruse social media looking for ways to degrade the Argentinian star and his career in any way possible. [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. 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. [232] On 14 March, Messi scored his 99th and 100th Champions League goals in a 30 home win over Chelsea, becoming only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to reach this landmark, in fewer appearances, at a younger age and having taken fewer shots than his Portuguese counterpart. Modified Jun 12, 2022 22:04 IST. [72][81], In his first uninterrupted campaign, the 200809 season, he scored 38 goals in 51 games, contributing alongside Eto'o and winger Thierry Henry to a total of 100 goals in all competitions, a record at the time for the club. At the 2018 World Cup, he helped an overmatched Argentine side reach the knockout stage, where they were eliminated by eventual champion France in their first match. How did the Argentine perform in the 202122 season for PSG? [527] With the Argentina national team, Messi has similarly played anywhere along the frontline; under various managers, he has been employed on the right wing, as a false nine, as an out-and-out striker, in a supporting role alongside another forward, or in a deeper, free creative role as a classic number 10 playmaker or attacking midfielder behind the strikers. [504] He has often been described as a magician; a conjurer, creating goals and opportunities where seemingly none exist. He was also fined CHF 10,000. [319], On 10 August, Messi joined French club Paris Saint-Germain. [237] On 29 April, Messi scored a hat-trick in a 42 away win over Deportivo de La Corua, which saw Barcelona claim their 25th league title. [442][443] He was awarded Man of the Match. 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. [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. [566], In addition to his salary and bonuses, much of his income derives from endorsements; SportsPro has consequently cited him as one of the world's most marketable athletes every year since their research began in 2010. [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. 56 Comments. [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. [490][491][492][493] Following the game, Messi confirmed that he had no plans to retire from the national team, saying "I want to continue playing as a champion". He appeared to score a goal, but it was contentiously ruled offside, with the team needing a late goal in extra time to proceed. ", "Lionel Messi y el ttulo de Argentina en la Copa Amrica 2021: "Necesitaba sacarme la espina", "Valdano: 'Messi Es Maradona Todos Los Das', "Menotti: 'Messi Est al Nivel del Mejor Maradona Que Vi', "Lionel Messi Is Not the New Maradona He Can Be Better than That", "Tim Vickery: Lionel Messi can now be recognised alongside Diego Maradona by Argentinians", "Lionel Messi Vomits Because of Nerves, Says Argentina's Alejandro Sabella", "Diego Maradona: Lionel Messi lacks the leadership needed to carry a team", "Maradona vs. Messi: A Laughable Comparison", "Lionel Messi: Is Barcelona forward really cut out for captaincy? [169][170] After five years of playing in the centre of the pitch, Messi had returned to his old position on the right wing late the previous year, by his own suggestion according to Surez, their striker. [150][151] With 60 goals in all competitions, including 46 goals in La Liga, he finished the campaign as league top scorer in Spain and Europe for the second consecutive year, becoming the first player in history to win the European Golden Shoe three times. [58] Diego Maradona considered the 18-year-old Messi the best player in the world alongside Ronaldinho, while the Brazilian himself, shortly after winning the Ballon d'Or, commented, "I'm not even the best at Bara", in reference to his protg. In the second leg against PSG, with an underperforming Barcelona down a goal, Messi came off the bench in the second half and within nine minutes helped create their game-tying goal, which allowed them to progress to the semi-finals. [127], Despite Messi's individual form, Barcelona's four-year cycle of success under Guardiola one of the greatest eras in the club's history drew to an end. He stepped in and paid the salaries of the three members. 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. When I hit it, I was following the ball all the way with my eyes and I saw it go into the corner of the net. [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. [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. Kevin De Bruyne. [307] On 21 March, he surpassed Xavi's record to reach a club record of 768 appearances, in which he also scored a brace in a 61 away win against Real Sociedad. [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. 165 followers. 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. Statistically, his contribution of goals, shots, and passes had dropped significantly compared to previous seasons. [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. Argentina won 43 in the penalty shootout, with Messi scoring the first penalty. [390] He scored twice in the last group match, a 32 victory over Nigeria, his second goal coming from a free kick, as they finished first in their group. 37 posts. [121] By then, Messi was already widely considered one of the best footballers in history, alongside players like Diego Maradona and Pel. [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. [603], "Leo is not shy. He missed the matches against Vannes in the Coupe de France and versus Lyon and Brest in Ligue 1. [574][576] Messi is also a global brand ambassador for Gillette, Turkish Airlines, Ooredoo, and Tata Motors, among other companies. Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 is a football simulation game developed by PES Productions and published by Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. [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. [48] On 16 September, his contract was updated for the second time in three months and extended to 2014. [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. ", Arsne Wenger commends Messi for his four-goal display against Arsenal in April 2010. 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. [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. [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. [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. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. That's the reality, and you have to accept it. As his father's health insurance covered only two years of growth hormone treatment, which cost at least $1,000 per month, Newell's agreed to contribute, but later reneged on their promise. He's introverted. [459] Following the match, Messi refused to collect his medal, and implied in a post-match interview that his comments following the semi-final led to his sending off. [240] On 12 August, he lifted his first title as Barcelona's captain, the Supercopa de Espaa, following a 21 victory over Sevilla. The management of the club led by Bartomeu is a disaster. [628], In November 2016, with the Argentine Football Association being run by a FIFA committee for emergency due to an economic crisis, it was reported that three of the national team's security staff told Messi that they had not received their salaries for six months. [58][59] However, he continued to be plagued by major injuries; a metatarsal fracture sustained on 12 November 2006 kept him out of action for three months. [104], Towards the end of the season, Barcelona played four Clsicos in the span of 18 days. A month later, on 6 March, he made his debut for Barcelona B in the Segunda Divisin B, and his buyout clause automatically increased to 80million. Rijkaard had fielded him despite warning from the medical staff, leading captain Carles Puyol to criticise the Spanish media for pressuring Messi to play every match. Lionel Messi. 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. [174] In addition to being the top assist provider with six assists, Messi finished the competition as the joint top scorer with ten goals, which earned him the distinction of being the first player ever to achieve the top scoring mark in five Champions League seasons. Nelson Javier Abeijn Pessi (born 21 July 1973) is a retired Uruguayan footballer. [626] This was split between Clinic Barcelona hospital in Barcelona, Spain and his native Argentina. 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. A turning point came on 11 January during a 31 victory over Atltico Madrid, the first time Bara's attacking trident of Messi, Luis Surez and Neymar, dubbed "MSN", each scored in a match, marking the beginning of a highly successful run. [396] At the conclusion of the final, Messi was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. [354] He returned to the team on 3 September in their World Cup qualifier defeat to Paraguay, which he had declared his "re-debut" ahead of the match. Some saw it as "a touch of genius", while others criticised it as being disrespectful to the opponent. Yuvraj Singh Disagrees, Lionel Messi Wins Best FIFA Mens Player Award Ahead Of Kylian Mbappe Karim Benzema, Border Gavaskar Trophy: India's Home Dominance, Mixed Results Down Under, Inter Milan Beat Atalanta To Reach Italian Cup Semi-Finals, Failed Isco Transfer 'Not Optimal', Says Union Berlin Coach Urs Fischer, Stefanos Tsitsipas 'Couldn't Be More Excited' Despite Djokovic Defeat, This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. 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. [522][523], As his career advanced, and his tendency to dribble diminished slightly with age, Messi began to dictate play in deeper areas of the pitch and developed into one of the best passers and playmakers in football history. [157][158] He still managed to break two longstanding records in a span of seven days: a hat-trick on 16 March against Osasuna saw him overtake Paulino Alcntara's 369 goals to become Barcelona's top goalscorer in all competitions including friendlies, while another hat-trick against Real Madrid on 23 March made him the all-time top scorer in El Clsico, ahead of the 18 goals scored by former Real Madrid player Alfredo Di Stfano. During the 201112 season, he set the La Liga and European records for most goals scored in a single season, while establishing himself as Barcelona's all-time top scorer. [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. [30][39] He played five games with the B team that season but did not score. 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. Filter by season: Stats 22/23 . All Top 100 Premier League Challenge Score: 0. [22] After completing his growth hormone treatment aged 14,[23] Messi became an integral part of the "Baby Dream Team", Barcelona's greatest-ever youth side. [565] In 2020, Messi became the second footballer, as well as the second athlete in a team sport, after Cristiano Ronaldo, to surpass $1billion in earnings during their careers. [469] On 6 July, in a 11 draw in the semi-finals against Colombia, Messi made his 150th appearance for his country and registered his fifth assist of the tournament, a cut-back for Lautaro Martnez, matching his record of nine goal contributions in a single tournament from five years earlier; he later netted his spot kick in Argentina's eventual 32 penalty shoot-out victory to progress to his fifth international final. Now playing in a free role in an improving team, Messi ended his goal drought by scoring during their first World Cup qualifying match against Chile on 7 October, his first official goal for Argentina in two-and-a-half years. "[423] Mayor of Buenos Aires Horacio Rodrguez Larreta unveiled a statue of Messi in the capital to convince him to reconsider retirement. This is the most by any player in a world cup, held jointly by Croatia's Danijel Subasic and Dominik Livakovic, Argentina's Sergio Goycochea and Germany's Harald Schumacher. [373] During the first match, he scored the opening goal in their 21 victory over the Ivory Coast. [298][299] On 29 November, Messi scored his side's fourth goal in their 40 victory over Osasuna. [360][361] In the round of 16 match against Mexico, played on his 19th birthday, Messi came on in the 84th minute, with the score tied at 11. [279][280] Following his brace in a 50 away win against Alavs in the final match of the season on 20 May, Messi finished the season as both the top scorer and top assist provider in La Liga, with 25 goals and 21 assists respectively, which saw him win his record seventh Pichichi trophy, overtaking Zarra; however, Barcelona missed out on the league title to Real Madrid. Kevin De Bruyne, one . [379], Argentina were eliminated in the quarter-final against Germany, at the same stage of the tournament and by the same opponent as four years earlier. [540][541][542], In Argentine society, prior to 2019, Messi was generally held in lesser esteem than Maradona, a consequence of not only his perceived uneven performances with the national team, but also of differences in class, personality, and background. 11:07 AM EST, Tue February 28, 2023. [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. [270] On 9 November, Messi scored three goals (including two free kicks) in a 41 home win against Celta Vigo. [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. 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. Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas were crowned the best players in mens and womens football at FIFAs annual awards ceremony in Paris on Monday. [484] Argentina advanced to the final against France, with Messi stating that it would be his final World Cup appearance. [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. Messi consequently started the game against the Netherlands, a 00 draw, as they won their group on goal differential. [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. During the six years he played for Newell's, he scored almost 500 goals as a member of "The Machine of '87", the near-unbeatable youth side named for the year of their birth, and regularly entertained crowds by performing ball tricks during half-time of the first team's home games. His landmark season led to his being named the 2012 world player of the year, which made Messi the first player to win the honour four times. Be the best playing the best teams in the world, buy your favorite players and win the league. [45][51], While Barcelona began a gradual decline, the 19-year-old Messi established himself as one of the best players in the world during the 200607 campaign. [444] Argentina progressed to the second round as group runners-up behind Croatia. [28], During the 200304 season, his fourth with Barcelona, Messi rapidly progressed through the club's ranks, debuting for a record five youth teams in a single campaign. Messi scored Argentina's opening goal with a penalty, becoming in the process the first player since the last-16 round was introduced in 1986 to score a goal in each round of a single World Cup edition. [327] Later that month, he provided a hat-trick of assists for the fifth time in his career as PSG beat Saint-tienne 31 away from home. [378] Upon his first-team debut, he was moved onto the right wing by manager Frank Rijkaard; from this position, he could more easily cut through the defence into the middle of the pitch and curl shots on goal with his left foot, rather than predominantly cross balls for teammates. 2. More like Pessi. [476] Messi then followed this on 6 June with all five Argentina goals in a 50 victory in a friendly win over Estonia, overtaking Ferenc Pusks among the all-time international men's top scorers. He earned the Golden Shoe award as Europes leading scorer, and he received another Ballon dOr (the award was known as the FIFA Ballon dOr in 201015). 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