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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Lionel Messi''' is an Argentine professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He has won a record number of Ballon d'Or awards and led Argentina to victory in the World Cup.<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
Messi was born in 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. He began playing football at an early age and joined the youth academy of Newell's Old Boys.<br />
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He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency, and the treatment was expensive. The Spanish club Barcelona offered to pay for the treatment and signed him.<br />
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He moved to Spain with his family and joined the Barcelona youth academy, La Masia. He progressed through the ranks and made his first-team debut in 2004.<br />
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== The Barcelona Career ==<br />
Messi became the central figure of the Barcelona team. He won a record number of trophies with the club.<br />
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He won the Champions League four times and the Spanish league ten times. He became the club's all-time leading scorer.<br />
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He won the Ballon d'Or a record number of times. He was regarded as the best player in the world for much of his career.<br />
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== The Style of Play ==<br />
Messi is known for his dribbling, his vision, and his finishing. He is able to create chances for himself and for his teammates.<br />
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He plays close to the ground and uses his low centre of gravity to evade defenders. He is also an excellent free-kick taker.<br />
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He has scored a large number of goals and has provided a large number of assists. He is one of the most complete players in the history of the sport.<br />
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== The Argentina Career ==<br />
Messi represented Argentina at the youth and senior levels. He won the Olympic gold medal in 2008.<br />
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He led Argentina to the final of the World Cup in 2014 and to the final of the Copa América several times. He won the Copa América in 2021.<br />
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He won the World Cup in 2022 in Qatar, the culmination of his international career. He was named the best player of the tournament.<br />
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== The Move to Paris and Miami ==<br />
Messi left Barcelona in 2021 because of the financial difficulties of the club. He joined Paris Saint-Germain.<br />
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He won the French league title with the club. He then joined Inter Miami in the United States.<br />
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He has been a major attraction for the league and for the sport in the United States. His arrival transformed the profile of the club.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Messi is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. His achievements and his style have influenced the sport.<br />
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He has won numerous awards, including the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year. He is one of the most decorated players in the history of the game.<br />
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He is remembered for his talent and for his humility. His name is associated with the golden age of Barcelona and of Argentine football.<br />
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== The Barcelona Youth Academy ==<br />
Messi joined the Barcelona youth academy, La Masia, in 2000. The club paid for his medical treatment.<br />
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He progressed through the youth teams and made his first-team debut in 2004. He became the youngest player to represent the club in a league match.<br />
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He was part of the generation that included Xavi and Iniesta. The team developed a distinctive style of play.<br />
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== The Barcelona Years ==<br />
Messi became the central figure of the Barcelona team. He won the Champions League four times and the Spanish league ten times.<br />
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He became the club's all-time leading scorer. He won the Ballon d'Or a record number of times while at the club.<br />
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The team won a series of trophies and was regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Messi was the key player of the period.<br />
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== The Argentina Career ==<br />
Messi represented Argentina at the youth and senior levels. He won the Olympic gold medal in 2008.<br />
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He led Argentina to the final of the World Cup in 2014. He won the Copa América in 2021 and the World Cup in 2022.<br />
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He was named the best player of the World Cup in 2022. The victory was the culmination of his international career.<br />
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== The Style of Play ==<br />
Messi is known for his dribbling, his vision, and his finishing. He is able to create chances for himself and for his teammates.<br />
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He plays close to the ground and uses his low centre of gravity to evade defenders. He is also an excellent free-kick taker.<br />
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He has scored a large number of goals and has provided a large number of assists. He is one of the most complete players in the history of the sport.<br />
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== The Move to Inter Miami ==<br />
Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. The move transformed the profile of the club and of the league.<br />
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He has been a major attraction for the sport in the United States. The league has grown in popularity since his arrival.<br />
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He has been involved in business ventures and in the promotion of the sport. He has an agreement with Apple and with Adidas.<br />
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He is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. His achievements and his style have influenced the sport.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* Football<br />
* FIFA World Cup<br />
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== References ==<br />
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<ref name="r1">Balagué, Guillem. Messi. London: Orion Books, 2013.</ref><br />
<ref name="r2">Caioli, Luca. Messi: The Inside Story of the Boy Who Became a Legend. London: Corinthian Books, 2012.</ref><br />
<ref name="r3">Hunter, Graham. Barça: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World. London: BackPage Press, 2012.</ref><br />
<ref name="r4">Messi, Lionel. Messi: The Biography. London: Icon Books, 2014.</ref><br />
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