Lionel Messi:

 

byUsanewsApril 16, 2025

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🧔 Full Name:

Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini

📅 Date of Birth:

June 24, 1987

📍 Place of Birth:

Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

🏠 Nationality:

Argentinian (also holds Spanish citizenship)

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⚽ Playing Career:

• Position: Forward / Attacking Midfielder

• Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)

• Preferred Foot: Left

🔷 Clubs:

1. FC Barcelona (2000–2021)

   • Appearances: 778

   • Goals: 672

   • Major Trophies:

     • 10× La Liga

     • 7× Copa del Rey

     • 4× UEFA Champions League

     • 3× FIFA Club World Cup

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2. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) (2021–2023)

   • Appearances: 75

   • Goals: 32

   • Trophies: 2× Ligue 1

3. Inter Miami CF (2023–present)

   • Playing in Major League Soccer (MLS)

   • Helped the team win the Leagues Cup in 2023

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🇦🇷 Argentina National Team:

• Debut: 2005

• Caps: 180+

• Goals: 100+

Major Achievements:

• 🥇 FIFA World Cup Champion – 2022 (Qatar)

• 🏆 Copa América Winner – 2021

• 🏆 Finalissima Winner – 2022

• 🥇 Olympic Gold Medalist – 2008 (Beijing)

• 🏅 FIFA U-20 World Cup – 2005

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🏅 Individual Honors:

• 8× Ballon d'Or Winner (Most in history)

• 6× European Golden Shoes

• 2× FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (2014, 2022)

• All-time top scorer for:

  • Barcelona

  • Argentina

  • La Liga

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💼 Off the Pitch:

• Philanthropy: Messi Foundation focuses on access to education and health care for vulnerable children

• Endorsements: Adidas (main sponsor), Pepsi, Gatorade, etc.

• Social Media: Among the most-followed athletes on Instagram

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Would you like info about Messi's records, stats for a specific year, or maybe a comparison with Ronaldo?

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