Lionel Messi

Argentine footballer

Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini is an Argentine footballer, one of the most decorated footballers in the world. Born on June 24, 1987, in the Argentine city of Rosario. At the age of 13, he joined the youth academy of Spanish "Barcelona," which was unusual: the club had not previously signed foreign players of such a young age. In addition, "Barcelona" paid for Messi's parents' relocation and his treatment for growth hormone deficiency. Messi played for the main "Barcelona" team for 17 seasons, scoring 672 goals and winning the "Golden Boot" six times. In early 2026, information emerged that a contract with the American club "Inter Miami" was signed until 2028, after which Messi plans to end his career.

2003

at the age of 16, he made his debut in the main team of "Barcelona"

2005

signed a professional adult contract and permanently joined the main squad of "Barcelona", and immediately became the best player under 21 according to the Italian publication «Tuttosport»

2011

became the top scorer for "Barcelona" by scoring 235 goals for the club

2013

became the youngest player to reach the mark of 200 goals scored in the Spanish championships

2017

in a match against "Real" he scored his 500th goal for "Barcelona"

2021

played 768 matches for "Barcelona", becoming a record holder in this indicator, but in the same year he moved to French PSG

2023

signed a contract with the American club "Inter Miami"

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For the first time without Messi and Ronaldo: the symbolic team of the best football players of 2024 is named

FIFPro presented the symbolic national team of 2024, which included 6 Real Madrid players and 5 Manchester City players. For the first time since 2007, Messi and Ronaldo were not included in the squad.

Sports • December 9, 05:24 PM • 20721 views

Debut of the 17-year-old Ukrainian, Zinchenko wins, Lewandowski scores the hundredth goal - results of Champions League matches

Artem Stepanov became the youngest Ukrainian to make his debut in the Champions League. In other matches of the Tour, Arsenal defeated Sporting, and Lewandowski reached the 100-goal mark.

Sports • November 27, 07:59 AM • 15757 views

A magical eleven minutes and three goals: Lionel Messi sets a historic record for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi scored his first MLS hat trick in 11 minutes to help Inter Miami defeat the New England Revolution 6-2. The team finished the season with a record 74 points and a winning percentage of 0.765.

Sports • October 20, 11:33 AM • 22253 views

Forbes releases ranking of the world's highest paid footballers

Forbes has published the top 10 football players with the highest salaries in the 2024/25 season. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way with an annual income of $285 million, followed by Messi and Neymar.

Sports • October 17, 11:35 PM • 20553 views

Environmental pollution: russia topped the anti-rating due to energy exports, followed by Australia

Australia's coal and gas exports cause more climate damage than any other country except Russia. By 2035, emissions from Australia's fossil fuel exports could increase by 50%.

News of the World • August 12, 12:31 PM • 21894 views

Climate activists vandalize Leo Messi's house in Ibiza

Activists of the Futuro Vegetal group doused Lionel Messi's house in Ibiza with paint to protest against the rich. The action was aimed at pointing out the responsibility of the wealthy for the climate crisis.

Sports • August 6, 04:08 PM • 22449 views

The napkin on which Messi's first "contract" with FC Barcelona was signed was auctioned off for a huge sum

The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi signed his first contract with FC Barcelona in 2000 was sold at auction for £762,400.

Sports • May 19, 01:06 PM • 112650 views

Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for one match for provocative gesture after victory over Al-Shabab

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match in the Saudi Arabian professional league for a provocative gesture toward opposing fans.

Sports • March 1, 01:44 AM • 34412 views

Messi's first contract with Barcelona, signed on a napkin, will be sold at auction

The legendary napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi signed his first contract with Barcelona in 2000 will be auctioned in March 2024 with an expected price of 300,000 to 600,000 euros.

Sports • February 1, 04:15 AM • 28907 views