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Lionel Messi

Argentine professional footballer for Inter Miami and Argentina national team.

Lionel Messi, born in 1987, is a highly decorated footballer with numerous awards and records. He played for Barcelona for most of his career, winning multiple trophies. Messi also achieved success with the Argentina national team, winning the Copa América and FIFA World Cup. Known for his goal-scoring prowess and playmaking abilities, Messi has broken numerous records in La Liga and international competitions. He has been recognized with multiple Ballon d'Or awards and has been a prominent figure in the world of sports, earning various accolades and endorsements.

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Timeline

1984-06-24
Leo Messi Birth
Lionel Messi, the legendary footballer, was born on June 24, 1984.
1987-06-24
Birth of Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, an Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, was born on June 24, 1987.
1987-06-24
Birth of Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, an Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, was born on June 24, 1987.
1987-06-25
Lionel Messi is Born
Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina.
1995
Leo Messi First Team
In 1995, Lionel Messi joined the local team, Newell's Old Boys in Rosario, marking the beginning of his remarkable football career.
2000-12-14
Messi's First Contract with Barcelona
On 14 December, an ultimatum was issued for Barcelona to prove their commitment to signing Lionel Messi. In response, Carles Rexach, with no other paper at hand, offered a contract on a paper napkin, marking the beginning of Messi's official association with the club.
2003-11-16
Messi's First Team Debut
On 16 November 2003, Lionel Messi made his first team debut for Barcelona as a 75th-minute substitute during a friendly against Porto. His impressive performance led to daily training with the club's reserve side and weekly training with the first team.
2005-05-01
Messi's First Senior Goal
On 1 May 2005, Lionel Messi scored his first senior goal for Barcelona against Albacete, becoming the youngest-ever scorer for the club at that time. This was a significant achievement in his early career.
2006-05-17
Messi's First Champions League Trophy
Messi won his first Champions League trophy at the age of 18. He played 6 games, having 1 goal and 1 assist, but didn't play in the final due to an injury.
2009-12-01
First Ballon d'Or and FIFA Award for Best Player of the Year
At the age of 22, Messi won his first Ballon d’Or and FIFA Award for Best Player of the Year with the largest voting margin in the history of each trophy at that time.
2009-12-02
Messi Earns First Ballon d’Or
On December 1, 2009, Lionel Messi was awarded his very first Ballon d’Or.
2010-05-01
First Golden Shoe
Messi won his first Golden Shoe as the top scorer of season 2009/10 with 34 goals. He helped Barcelona win La Liga trophy for the second year in a row, with just one loss.
2012-01-10
Messi’s Third Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi received his third consecutive Ballon d’Or on January 10, 2011.
2012-03-07
Messi's Five Goals in a Champions League Game
On 7 March 2012, Lionel Messi scored five goals in a single Champions League last 16-round game against Bayer Leverkusen, making it an unprecedented achievement in the history of the competition at that time.
2012-03-20
Messi Becomes Barcelona's All-time Top Scorer
On 20 March 2012, at 24 years old, Lionel Messi became the top goalscorer in Barcelona's history by overtaking the 57-year record of Cesar Rodriguez's 232 goals with a hat-trick against Granada.
2013-01-07
Lionel Messi Wins Fourth Ballon d'Or
On 7 January 2013, Lionel Messi became the first and only player in football history to win the Ballon d'Or four times in a row, easily outpacing Cristiano Ronaldo and teammate Andres Iniesta in voting.
2014-07-13
FIFA World Cup 2014 Lost Final
Substitute Mario Götze scored in the 113th minute and Germany won the game 1-0 to win the FIFA World Cup. At the conclusion of the final, Messi was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player with 4 goals and 1 assist.
2014-11-23
Messi Becomes All-Time Top Scorer in La Liga
On November 22, Messi scored a hat-trick against Sevilla, breaking the 59-year record of 251 goals held by Telmo Zarra and becoming the top scorer in La Liga.
2015-06-06
Winning Second Treble
Barcelona defeated Juventus 3–1 to win their second treble, with Messi finishing the competition as the joint top scorer and receiving the UEFA Best Player in Europe award for a second time.
2015-06-21
Argentina Loses Copa America 2015 Final
In the 2015 Copa America final, Chile defeated Argentina 4-1 on penalties after a 0-0 final score. Messi, who scored the only penalty for Argentina, won the player of the tournament award with 1 goal and 3 assists.
2016-01-11
FIFA Ballon d'Or Win
Messi won the FIFA Ballon d'Or for a record fifth time in his career on January 11, 2016.
2016-01-12
Messi’s Fifth Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi received his fifth Ballon d’Or award.
2016-06-26
Lionel Messi's Record-breaking Goal at Copa America 2016
During the quarter-final match against Venezuela at Copa America 2016, Lionel Messi assisted two goals and scored another, equaling the 54-goal record held by Gabriel Batistuta. This record was then broken three days later, when Messi scored a free-kick in a 4-0 win against USA in the semifinals.
2017-04-23
500 goals with Barcelona
On April 23, 2017, Lionel Messi scored his 500th goal for Barcelona in a 3-2 win over Real Madrid. His decisive goal in overtime secured the victory, and he celebrated by displaying his jersey to the fans at Santiago Bernabeu.
2018-03-14
Messi's 100th Champions League Goal
On 14 March, Messi scored his 99th and 100th Champions League goals in a 3–0 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.
2019-12-02
6th Ballon d'Or
Leo Messi won the Ballon d’Or for the sixth time, setting a new record in the history of the competition. He outperformed top contenders Van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo, securing the most prestigious individual football trophy. Messi's exceptional performance included 50 goals and 18 assists in 59 games.
2019-12-03
Messi’s Sixth Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi was recognized as the best player in the world for 2019, marking the sixth time he has received this award in his career.
2020-08-25
Messi's Desire to Leave Barcelona
On 25 August 2020, Messi expressed his desire to leave Barcelona due to growing dissatisfaction with the club's direction on and off the field.
2020-09-29
Messi Outshines Cristiano Ronaldo as the Most Marketable Athlete
Lionel Messi was declared the Most Marketable Athlete of 2020, surpassing his rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
2020-12-22
Top Goalscorer with a Single Club
Messi surpassed Brazilian legend Pele's record for the most goals with a single club by scoring his 644th goal in all competitions for Barcelona. This achievement broke Pele's 46-year-old record of 643 goals with Santos in his native country.
2021-07-10
Top Goalscorer with a Single Club
Messi continued to solidify his legacy by achieving the remarkable feat of scoring 644 goals for a single club, surpassing Pele's previous record. This historic moment occurred during Barcelona's 0-3 victory over Real Valladolid.
2021-08-10
Lionel Messi's Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain
Following the expiration of his contract at Barcelona, Lionel Messi completed a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. He chose to wear the number 30, which was the same number he wore on his Barcelona debut in 2003.
2021-11-29
Messi's Seventh Ballon d'Or Win
On 29 November 2021, Lionel Messi won his seventh Ballon d'Or after helping Argentina win the 2021 Copa America and scoring 40 goals for club and national team in all competitions.
2022-03-20
Messi Transfers from Barcelona to PSG and Wins 7th Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi transferred from Barcelona to PSG and won his 7th Ballon d'Or. This marked a significant milestone in his career.
2022-06-01
2022 Finalissima: Argentina vs Italy
Argentina won against Italy with a score of 3-0 in the 2022 Finalissima at Wembley. This final pitted the winner of the European championship against the winner of the Copa America, where Messi was once again decisive, providing two assists and being named player of the match.
2022-06-18
Messi's performance in 2022 FIFA World Cup final
In the 2022 FIFA World Cup final on 18 December, Messi made his record 26th World Cup match appearance at Lusail Stadium. He 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 every round of a single World Cup edition.
2022-12-17
Messi Leads Argentina to World Title
Lionel Messi led Argentina to the world title, a significant achievement in his career, reminiscent of Diego Maradona's feat in 1986.
2022-12-18
Lionel Messi's Performance in 2022 FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi broke many records in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scoring 7 goals and providing 3 assists. He also won the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament.
2023-07-15
Lionel Messi signs for Inter Miami
Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami after departing from Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent. He inked a two-and-a-half season deal with the option to extend for an additional year in the 2026 season.
2023-10-30
Awarded Eighth Ballon d'Or
Following his World Cup win with Argentina and Ligue 1 trophy with PSG, Messi was awarded a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or.
2024-01-15
Won The Best FIFA Men's Player for a Record Third Time
Messi won The Best FIFA Men's Player for a record third time on 15 January 2024.
End of the Timeline
Lionel Messi

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