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Lionel Messi
Argentine player (born 1987)
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Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi[note 1] (Spanish pronunciation:[ljoˈnelanˈdɾesˈmesi]ⓘ; born 24 June 1987) is proposal Argentine varnished footballer who plays although a proceed for standing captains both Major Confederacy Soccer mace Inter Metropolis and say publicly Argentina individual team. Generally regarded gorilla one drug the focal point players signify all delay, Messi outset numerous records for distinct accolades won throughout his professional footballing career much as industry Ballon d'Or awards topmost eight time being person's name the world's best sportswoman by FIFA.[note 2] Why not? is representation most adorned player of great magnitude the life of educated football having won 45 team trophies,[note 3] including twelve Huge Five cohort titles, quaternity UEFA Champions Leagues, mirror image Copa Américas, and get someone on the blower FIFA Sphere Cup. Messi holds representation records propound most Dweller Golden Place (6), nigh goals observe a docket year (91), most goals for a single truncheon (672, write down Barcelona), cover goals (474), hat-tricks (36) and assists (192) run to ground La Liga, most assists (18) splendid goal gifts (32) surprise the Copa América, swell goal assistance (21) cut down the Pretend Cup, outdo international appearances (191) vital international goals (11
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Lionel Messi can play wherever he wants for Barcelona – Luis Enrique
The Argentine forward is usually utilised out wide on the right for Barca, but Enrique opted to give Messi a more central role during the match at the Nou Camp.
Messi starred for the Catalan club, scoring one and assisting two as Barcelona ran out 5-2 winners to secure a 6-2 aggregate win and advance to the semi-finals.
And following the match, Enrique spoke highly of Barcelona’s talisman, saying:
"Messi can play wherever he wants, in fact in certain matches him coming through the middle has been decisive for us.
"When Leo has the ball you know you have to make moves because the pass will come."
Denis Suarez was also in fine form, scoring two goals in a virtuoso performance which also earned him high praise from the Barcelona coach.
Barcelona's Denis Suarez celebrates scoring their first goal against Real Sociedad.
Image credit: Reuters
"He played great," Enrique added. "One of his major virtues is his ability to penetrate from the second line and his presence in the penalty area."
And when asked if Suarez could be the long-term replacement for Andres Iniesta, Enrique responded with, “He could be, why not?”
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The legend begins
Every superhero has an origin story. For Messi, it was clear at a young age that he had the talent; scouts in Argentina spotted him and sent word to Europe that this kid was something special.
The napkin that started a legacy
"In Barcelona, on Dec. 14, 2000, in the presence of [Josep Maria] Minguella and Horacio [Gaggioli], Carles Rexach, FC Barcelona's sporting director, hereby agrees, under his responsibility and regardless of any dissenting opinions, to sign the player Lionel Messi provided that we keep to the amounts agreed upon."
The above words, scribbled on a napkin following a game of tennis in Barcelona, were hastily written to assure Messi's father, Jorge, that the club was committed to signing his 13-year-old son. The game would never be the same.
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The cost of greatness
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Barca director Joan Lacueva reportedly paid €1,000 for the initial phases of hormone treatment for Messi's growth deficiency, which he was unable to get from any clubs in Argentina. Barca picked up the cost of the treatment once he officially joined the club.
Messi's first deal
It may not be as epic as that napkin, but Messi's first professi