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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lionel_MessiLionel Messi - Wikipedia

    Messi assumed captaincy of Barcelona in 2018, and won a record sixth Ballon d'Or in 2019. He signed for French club Paris Saint-Germain in August 2021, spending two seasons there and winning Ligue 1 twice. Messi joined American club Inter Miami in July 2023, winning the Leagues Cup in August.

    • International Career
    • Personal Life
    • Honours

    Argentina

    Messi was allowed to play for both Spain and Argentina since he had dual-nationality, but he decided to play for his home country, Argentina. He led the team to the final game of the 2005 U-20 World Cupby scoring important goals in the knockout stages. Messi scored two goals in the final against Nigeria, and Argentina won 2–1. In addition to receiving a winner's medal, Messi was also awarded the Golden Shoe for most goals scored (6), and Golden Ball for best player. Messi played his first gam...

    Relationships

    Messi has three children with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo. They are named Thiago Messi, Mateo Messi and Ciro Messi. Thiago was born on 2 November 2012, Mateo was born on 11 September 2015 and Ciro was born on 10 March 2018. On the bottom of Messi's cleats is the name of his first son, Thiago. Messi and Antonella married in June 2017.

    Charity

    When not playing on the field, Messi finds time to do charity work. He started the Leo Messi Foundation in 2007 which helps children in at-risk situations. Messi also opened a kids park for children living in a hospital in Barcelona. He also donated 1 million euros for the Covid-19 virus in Barcelona.

    Tax Issues

    In July 2016 he was convicted of tax fraud and sentenced to spend 21 months in prison. Messi was also fined two million Euros. Messi never went to prison, and the problem was be solved with probation. He told the court he "only played football" and didn't know anything because he left his money problems to be dealt with by his father, Jorge Messi.

    Club

    Barcelona 1. La Liga: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19 2. Copa del Rey: 2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2020-21 3. Supercopa de España: 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018 4. UEFA Champions League: 2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15 5. UEFA Super Cup: 2009, 2011, 2015 6. FIFA Club World Cup: 2009, 2011, 2015

    International

    Argentina U20 1. FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2005 Argentina Olympic team 1. Summer Olympics: 2008 Argentina Senior team 1. Copa America: 2021 2. FIFA World Cup: 2022

    Individual

    1. Ballon d'Or: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023 2. FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2014, 2022 3. FIFA World Player of the Year: 2009 4. The Best FIFA Men's Player: 2019 5. European Golden Shoe: 2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 6. Copa América Golden Ball: 2015 7. UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award: 2011, 2015 8. UEFA Club Footballer of the Year: 2009 9. UEFA Club Forward of the Year: 2009, 2019 10. La Liga Best Player: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–1...

    • 24 June 1987 (age 36)
    • 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
    • Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
    • Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
  3. v. t. e. Lionel Messi 's club career began with Barcelona, where he rose through the youth ranks, making his first-team debut in 2004. Over the next years, Messi became the club's all-time leading scorer, amassing numerous domestic and international accolades.

  4. Messi accepting the Golden Ball award alongside future teammate Neymar after the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup Final Messi, the player with the most Ballons d'Or in football history L–R: Daniel Passarella, Messi, and Diego Maradona; the three world champion captains with the Argentina national team

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  6. 3 days ago · Lionel Messi (born June 24, 1987, Rosario, Argentina) is an Argentine-born football (soccer) player who received a record-setting eight Ballon d’Or awards as the world’s top male player (2009–12, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023).

  7. Feb 20, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Lionel Messi, one of the world’s greatest soccer players and the 2022 FIFA World Cup champion. Find out his achievements, awards, records, and controversies with FC Barcelona, PSG, and Inter Miami.

  8. May 29, 2023 · When Lionel Messi won the World Cup at the fifth and, seemingly, final attempt in Qatar last December, it was the last jigsaw piece in arguably the greatest footballing CV of all time.