Who is Messi

Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who is widely considered one of the greatest football players of all time. He was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina.

Messi began playing football at a young age and joined the youth team of Newell's Old Boys when he was just six years old. At the age of 13, he moved to Spain to join FC Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, where he quickly rose through the ranks.

Messi made his debut for Barcelona's first team in 2004, and he has since won numerous awards and accolades, including ten La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles, and four UEFA Champions League titles. He has also won the Ballon d'Or award (given to the best player in the world) a record seven times.

Messi is known for his incredible speed, dribbling skills, and ability to score goals. He has scored over 700 career goals and is the all-time top scorer for both Barcelona and the Argentina national team. He has also been a key player in Argentina's national team, helping them reach the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and winning the Copa America in 2021.

Messi is considered a football icon and has inspired a generation of young football players. His style of play and his dedication to the sport have made him one of the most beloved athletes in the world.