", Barcelona's then assistant coach Henk ten Cate on Messi's first-team debut. The game is a highly-detailed version of a football game as it enables you to move and react the same way an actual player would. Image: BBC/FIFA. [376] He wore the captain's armband for the first time in their 20 win against Greece; as the focal point of their play, he helped create their second goal to see Argentina finish as group winners. He can take advantage of every mistake we make. [29] After being named player of the tournament in four international pre-season competitions with the Juveniles B, he played only one official match with the team before being promoted to the Juveniles A, where he scored 18 goals in 11 league games. In 2022 he helped Argentina win the Fdration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)s World Cup. He was later left on the bench in Argentina's 21 opening win over defending champions Chile on 6 June due to concerns regarding his fitness. 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. [255] On 19 May, in Barcelona's final La Liga match of the season, Messi scored twice in a 22 away draw against Eibar (his 49th and 50th goals of the season in all competitions), which saw him capture his sixth Pichichi Trophy as the league's top scorer, with 36 goals in 34 appearances; with six titles, he equalled Zarra as the player with the most top-scorer awards in La Liga. His opening goal was hailed as one of the greatest in his career; he collected the ball near the halfway line and beat four opposing players, before feinting the goalkeeper to score in a tight space by the near post. 26 Feb 2023 06:46:16 Advertisement. [632], Messi's financial affairs came under investigation in 2013 for suspected tax evasion. Ahora Dnde Est Messi? [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. [432] Argentina's place in the 2018 World Cup was in jeopardy going into their final qualifying match as they were sixth in their group, outside the five possible CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying spots, meaning they risked failing to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1970. This year PES 2010 offers us much more than last year. [591], Other events have illustrated Messi's presence in popular culture. [14][496][500] His short, strong legs allow him to excel in short bursts of acceleration while his quick feet enable him to retain control of the ball when dribbling at speed. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men's gong with Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema the other contender to claim the prize. [328] Having scored 40 goals at club and international level for the calendar year and helped Argentina win the 2021 Copa Amrica, Messi received a record seventh Ballon d'Or on 29 November. That same year he also broke the career scoring records for play in both the Champions League (with 72 goals) and La Liga (with 253 goals). [452], On 21 May, Messi was included in Lionel Scaloni's final 23-man Argentina squad for the 2019 Copa Amrica. [98] As the league's top scorer with 34 goals (again tying Ronaldo's record), he helped Barcelona win a second consecutive La Liga trophy with only a single defeat and earned his first European Golden Shoe. 05 Aug 21. Due to Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record, Messi was condemned for taking on the role which was viewed as an attempt of Saudi sportswashing. 165 followers. He set up his side's first goal and scored twice to end the match in an emphatic 62 victory, the team's greatest-ever score at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabu Stadium. "Something deep in my character allows me to take the hits and get on with trying to win." 14. This is the best soccer game of the 2016. Lionel Messi with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Spanish football club Barcelona and the current captain of the Argentine national football team. I achieved a dream I had been hoping for so long, said Messi, reflecting on Argentinas World Cup win. [162][561] Messi was second on Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes (after Cristiano Ronaldo) with income of $81.4million from his salary and endorsements in 201516. [560] Off the pitch, Ronaldo is his direct competitor in terms of salary, sponsorships, and social media fanbase. He scored 21 goals in 14 games for the junior team, and he quickly graduated through the higher-level teams until at age 16 he was given his informal debut with FC Barcelona in a friendly match. [319], On 10 August, Messi joined French club Paris Saint-Germain. [633] Facing the judge, he said, "I just played football. 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. [620], In addition to his work with UNICEF, Messi founded his own charitable organisation, the Leo Messi Foundation, which supports access to health care, education, and sport for children. "[440], In Argentina's final group match against Nigeria at the Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg on 26 June, Messi scored the opening goal in an eventual 21 victory, becoming the third Argentine after Diego Maradona and Gabriel Batistuta to score in three different World Cups; he also became the first player to score in the World Cup in his teens, twenties, and his thirties. It's hostage to lies and it's sad', "Starlet Messi Stays at Bara until 2014", "Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini: Matches 200506", "Messi's first UEFA Champions League goal", "Ingla: Rijkaard to Blame for Bara Decline", "Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini: Matches 200607", "Dnde Est Messi? [72], "Messi is the best player in the world by some distance. The people who came up with the "Pessi" name also managed to gather up an accompanying image that was meant to make fun of the player in question. [14][612][613] Messi has long planned to return to Rosario to end his playing career at Newell's. 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. [14][20][21], After a year at Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, Messi was finally enrolled in the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in February 2002. [11][12], "When you saw him you would think: this kid can't play ball. Upon his appointment in August 2011, Sabella awarded the 24-year-old Messi the captaincy of the squad, in accord with then-captain Javier Mascherano. The 35-year-old beat French forwards Kylian Mbappe and . He helped save them from the relegation zone of the Tercera Divisin, scoring five goals in ten games, including a hat-trick in eight minutes during a Copa del Rey match while man-marked by Sevilla's Sergio Ramos. [198] A few days later, he scored both goals in Barcelona's 02 win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, in the first leg of the 201516 UEFA Champions League round of 16, with the second goal being Barcelona's 10,000th in official competitions. [435][436] Prior to Argentina's opener, there was speculation in the media over whether this would be Messi's final World Cup. [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. [609] Messi and his family are Catholic Christians. [612] Through his foundation, Messi has awarded research grants, financed medical training, and invested in the development of medical centres and projects in Argentina, Spain, and elsewhere in the world. More like Pessi. To combat the problem, the club implemented new training, nutrition, and lifestyle regimens, and assigned him a personal physiotherapist, who would travel with him during call-ups for the Argentina national team. [324] Four days later, Messi made his home debut for PSG in a 21 win over Lyon. [60][61] He recovered in time for the last 16 round of the Champions League against Liverpool, but was effectively marked out of the game; Barcelona, the reigning champions, were out of the competition. [182][183] Despite a second-leg loss, Barcelona progressed to the final on 6 June in Berlin, where they defeated Juventus 31 to win their second treble, becoming the first team in history to do so. [569][570] Since 2017, he has worn the latest version of the Adidas Nemeziz. Putellas is currently recovering from a serious knee injury suffered last July which saw her miss the Euro in England with Spain. [172][173] With 58 goals from Messi, the trio scored a total of 122 goals in all competitions that season, a record in Spanish football. Beano Quiz Team. [46] Capello sought to take Messi to Juventus on loan, but Inter Milan offered to pay his 150million buyout clause and triple his wages. Upon the latter's departure, Messi was given the number 10 shirt. [283], "I wasn't happy and I wanted to leave. ", "Ronaldinho Misses Barcelona's Big Night Out", "Kaka Named FIFA World Player of the Year", "Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini: Matches 200708", "Messi: Amazing Talent in a Reluctant Star", "Ronaldo Adds Fifa World Player of the Year to List of Accolades", "Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini: Matches 200809", "Are Messi, Suarez and Neymar Barcelona's Best-Ever Front Three? Messi, who guided Argentina to World Cup . [96][99], Messi secured Barcelona's first trophy of the 201011 campaign, the Supercopa de Espaa, by scoring a hat-trick in his side's second-leg 40 victory over Sevilla, after a first-leg defeat. [317] Club president Joan Laporta also blamed the previous board for Messi's exit by saying "the basis of everything is the calamitous and disastrous situation left by the previous board", he added by saying "the expected debt is much higher and we had some sports contracts in place that meant we had no margin on salary". [39][49], Due to issues regarding his legal status in the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Messi missed the start of La Liga, but on 26 September, he acquired Spanish citizenship and became eligible to play. On 10 October, Messi led his country to World Cup qualification in scoring a hat-trick as Argentina came from behind to defeat Ecuador 31 away; Argentina had not defeated Ecuador in Quito since 2001. Messi worked to regain fitness in time for the Champions League final, but on 17 May, the day of the final, he was eventually ruled out. [311] The top goalscorer in La Liga, Messi received the Pichichi trophy for a record eighth time in his career. In the next match, against Serbia and Montenegro, he became the youngest player to represent Argentina at a FIFA World Cup when he came on as a substitute in the 74th minute. [67] As Messi continued his individual rise, Barcelona faltered; the team failed to reach the Copa del Rey final after Messi was rested during the second leg against Getafe and lost the league to Real Madrid on head-to-head results. I would change all my records to make the people in my country happy. Alternate titles: Leo Messi, Lionel Andrs Messi, Jack Rollin is a writer and freelance journalist. [138][139] As the odds-on favourite, Messi again won the FIFA Ballon d'Or, becoming the only player in history to win the Ballon d'Or four times. [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. [261] Later that month, he suffered another setback following the return of his calf injury, which ruled him out of the opening game of the season;[262] as a result, he was sidelined indefinitely, and was only expected to return to action with Barcelona after the September international break. Out of contract, he signed for Paris Saint-Germain in August 2021. Messi has scored over 795 senior career goals for club and country, and has the most goals by a player for a single club (672). [227] Messi became only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to reach this century milestone, but accomplished it in 21 fewer appearances than the Portuguese counterpart. [267] He also equalled Ral and Cristiano Ronaldo's shared record of the most sides scored against in the competition (33). [40] Physically he was weaker than his opponents, who were often much older and taller, and in training he worked on increasing his muscle mass and overall strength in order to be able to shake off defenders. In 2014 Messi led Argentina to the World Cup final, which Argentina lost, but Messi won the Golden Ball award as the tournaments best player. [221] Thereby, Messi also extended his El Clsico goalscoring record with the goal being his 24th official and 25th overall. Messi and Roccuzzo have three sons: Thiago (born 2012), Mateo (born 2015) and Ciro (born 2018). 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. They will provide you the craziest name within a few seconds. Sep 17th, 2009. His 46 La Liga goals in 201213 led the league, and Barcelona captured another domestic top-division championship that season. A Warner Bros. [339], After adjusting to his new surroundings and settling in Paris, under new coach Christophe Galtier, Messi returned to his preferred free attacking role; being placed in his favoured position as the playmaker behind two strikers, in a attacking trident with Neymar and Kylian Mbapp, quickly regaining his form from his previous season by starting off the new season on 31 July by scoring PSG's first goal in a 40 victory over Nantes in the Trophe des Champions, winning his second trophy with PSG. [46], On 24 June, his 18th birthday, Messi signed his first contract as a senior team player. His professional affairs are largely run as a family business: his father, Jorge, has been his agent since he was 14, and his oldest brother, Rodrigo, handles his daily schedule and publicity. [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. "[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. [510] He also has a penchant for scoring from chips. 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If you shout "Eibar" or "Penalty" he will appear. [92], The new year, however, started on a less positive note for Barcelona, as they were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Sevilla in the Round of 16. Gamers and soccer fans are waiting for the new PES experience. If you shout "Real Madrid" he will dissapear. In the World Cup final, Messi scored twice as Argentina and France played out a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time before Argentina triumphed on penalties. 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. [10] He was greatly affected by her death, shortly before his eleventh birthday; since then, as a devout Roman Catholic, he has celebrated his goals by looking up and pointing to the sky in tribute to his grandmother. Barcelona were crowned champions of Europe by winning the match 20, the second goal coming from a Messi header over goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. 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. The team has ended for me, a decision made. Using our unique search, comparison and ranking tools, FC . [302], On 23 December, Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona against Real Valladolid in La Liga, surpassing Pel with Santos as the player with the most goals scored for a single club. The facilities not available in these medical outlets are arranged through other hospitals at the cost of Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) wherever those be available. [195] In a 61 home win against Celta Vigo in the league, Messi assisted Surez from a penalty kick. The Paris Saint-Germain superstar was present for FIFA's seventh 'The Best' awards ceremony in the city where he plays his football and beat off competition from a plethora of big names. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won a record seven Ballon d'Or awards,[note 2] a record six European Golden Shoes, and in 2020 was named to the Ballon d'Or Dream Team. [610], Messi enjoys a close relationship with his immediate family members, particularly his mother, Celia, whose face he has tattooed on his left shoulder. 10. He's introverted. [181] His second goal, which came only three minutes after his first, saw him chip the ball over goalkeeper Manuel Neuer after his dribble past Jrme Boateng had made the defender drop to the ground; it went viral, becoming the year's most tweeted about sporting moment, and was named the best goal of the season by UEFA. Copa Amrica. [320] He signed a two-year deal until June 2023 with an option for an extra year. First team director Charly Rexach immediately wanted to sign him, but the board of directors hesitated; at the time it was highly unusual for European clubs to sign foreign players of such a young age. Of course, the "Best Fifa Football Awards . Lionel Messi, in full Lionel Andrs Messi, also called Leo Messi, (born June 24, 1987, Rosario, Argentina), Argentine-born football (soccer) player who received a record-setting seven Ballon d'Or awards as the world's top male player (2009-12, 2015, 2019, and 2021). eFootball PES 2020 is suitable for fans of football and are also experienced gamers. 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. [142] Now in his ninth senior season with Barcelona, Messi signed a new contract on 7 February, committing himself to the club through 2018, while his fixed wage rose to 13million. Alfredo Stfano Di Stfano Laulh (4 July 1926 - 7 July 2014) was an Argentine-born professional footballer and coach who played as a forward, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. [398], Another final appearance, the third of Messi's senior international career, followed in the 2015 Copa Amrica, held in Chile. [282] On 15 August, Messi suffered his worst defeat as a player as Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 82 in a one-off tie in Lisbon, leading to another disappointing exit from the Champions League. Why Do Some People Call Football Soccer? [382] Football journalist Tim Vickery states the view among Argentines is that Messi "was always seen as more Catalan than one of them". Messi led Barcelona to La Liga and Champions League titles the following season, which helped him capture an unprecedented third consecutive world player of the year award. [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. On 19 August, Messi scored twice in helping Barcelona defeat Alavs 30 in their first La Liga match of the season, with his first goal, a free kick that he rolled under the jumping Alavs wall, making history in being Barcelona's 6000th goal in La Liga. [246] Later that month, the club admitted they had begun preparations for Messi's future retirement. [422] He was greeted by fans with signs like "Don't go, Leo" when the team landed in Buenos Aires. [20][33] His performance, creating two chances and a shot on goal, impressed the technical staff, and he subsequently began training daily with the club's reserve side, Barcelona B, as well as weekly with the first team. He is nicknamed Abe or Abeja, due to his last name similarity with the word abeja (Spanish for bee). [313], On 1 July, Messi became a free agent after his contract expired,[314] with negotiations on a new deal complicated due to financial issues at Barcelona. The only player in history to win five FIFA Ballons d'Or, he was also the first player to win three European Golden Shoes. Ronaldo is the all-time leader in international goals with 118 for his country, Portugal, in 196 international caps, plus over 700 more at club level through just under 1,000 club appearances. He stated, "sports and music are an integral part of my life. ", Defender Gerard Piqu explains Barcelona's reliance on an unfit Messi against Paris Saint-Germain in April 2013. No, the club is bigger than any manager, than any player except Leo. Aged 18, Messi made his senior debut for Argentina in the Ferenc Pusks Stadium when he came on in the 63rd minute, only to be sent off after two minutes for a perceived foul against Vilmos Vanczk, who had grabbed his shirt; Messi had struck the defender with his arm while trying to shake him off, which the referee interpreted as an intentional elbowing, a contentious decision. [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. 101 following. [272] On 2 December, Messi was awarded a record-breaking sixth Ballon d'Or. Anything less is an insult to football. [249][250], On 27 April, Messi came off the bench and scored the only goal in a 10 home win over Levante, which allowed Barcelona to clinch the league title;[251] this was his 450th La Liga appearance, and his first league title as Barcelona's captain. 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