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Lionel Messi
Leading Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title.
Barcelona · Argentina
- Born
- 24 June 1987
- Birthplace
- Rosario, Argentina
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Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is an Argentine footballer known for his goalscoring, dribbling, and playmaking. He built much of his club career at Barcelona and captained Argentina to victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Early life
Rosario beginnings
Grew up playing football in Argentina and joined Newell’s Old Boys as a child.
A move at thirteen
Joined Barcelona’s youth system in 2000.
Career
- 2000
Barcelona academy
Moved from Argentine youth football into Barcelona’s development system.
- 2004
Senior competitive debut
Began his first-team competitive career at Barcelona.
- 2021
Paris Saint-Germain
Left Barcelona and joined the French club.
- 2023
Inter Miami
Moved to the United States to join Inter Miami.
Achievements
Champions League victories
Part of Barcelona’s winning sides in 2009, 2011, and 2015.
Copa América
Won the South American championship with Argentina.
FIFA World Cup
Captained Argentina to the title in Qatar.
Beyond football
Family
Married Antonela Roccuzzo in Rosario in 2017. They have three sons.
Children’s rights
Appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2010.
Sources & photo credit
Biographical reference ↗Barcelona career ↗UNICEF ↗FIFA: the 2022 final ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
