10 Defining Moments in the Life of Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Inter Miami and captains the Argentina national team. He is often considered the best player in the world.
2000-09-01
2000-09-01
Joined Barcelona Youth Academy
Messi joined Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, at the age of 13.
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Career
2004-10-16
2004-10-16
Barcelona First Team Debut
Made his official debut for Barcelona's first team.
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Career
2006-05-17
2006-05-17
First Champions League Title
Won his first Champions League title with Barcelona.
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Sports
2009-12-01
2009-12-01
First Ballon d'Or
Awarded his first Ballon d'Or, recognizing him as the world's best player.
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Awards
2009-12-21
2009-12-21
Won the FIFA World Player of the Year award
Won the FIFA World Player of the Year award.
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Awards
2012-01-09
2012-01-09
Record Fourth Consecutive Ballon d'Or
Became the first player to win the Ballon d'Or four times in a row.
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Awards
2014-11-22
2014-11-22
Surpassed Telmo Zarra as La Liga's all-time top scorer
Surpassed Telmo Zarra as La Liga's all-time top scorer.
27
Sports
2016-06-26
2016-06-26
Announced Retirement from International Football (briefly)
Announced his retirement from the Argentina national team after losing the Copa America final.
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Sports
2021-08-10
2021-08-10
Joined Paris Saint-Germain
Signed with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after leaving Barcelona.
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Career
2022-12-18
2022-12-18
FIFA World Cup Champion
Won the FIFA World Cup with Argentina.
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Sports
Photos
Photos
Lionel Messi
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