Overview

Messi (June 24, 1987-), an Argentine footballer, now plays for Barcelona Club in Spanish Football League, and is a right winger, and also an active international in Argentina. Messi, known as the "New Diego Maradona", is one of the most outstanding football players in the world today because of his outstanding footwork and breakthrough ability. Messi Messi led the team to win the La Liga, the King's Cup and the Champions League in 28-29, which made the Spanish team an unprecedented triple crown. In July 29, Messi signed a new contract with the club, which raised the salary substantially on the basis of the terms in September 25 and raised the liquidated damages to 3 million euros.

As a teenager

At the age of five, Messi started playing for the local Grandori Club, and the coach was his father. At the age of seven, this little guy was highly praised by Newell old boys team. But Messi was diagnosed with developmental hormone deficiency at the age of 11, which hindered his bone growth. The family's financial conditions could not bear the treatment cost of Messi. Because of his talent, rexach of Barcelona took a fancy to him and brought him to Camp Nou in 2. Messi moved his family to Europe. In September 2, Messi, who was only 13 years old and only 14cm tall, went to Barcelona for trial training. During the trial training, Messi's performance conquered the coach of Barcelona Youth Team. They couldn't wait to sign a work contract with Messi, which will expire in 212, but forgot the relevant regulations of FIFA. Players under the age of 2 are not allowed to sign a work contract with the club for more than five years. Barcelona club has made great efforts to help Spain grow up. Under the treatment arranged by the club, Messi has reached 1.7 meters in height in 23. The Catalan did not hesitate to register him in the club and arrange for him to go to the medical department for treatment. In 28, the 21-year-old boy from Rosario had grown to 17cm. In a friendly match in November 23, Messi, who was only 16 years old, made his first appearance for Barcelona's first team. However, Messi played for Barcelona's first team in the official competition one year later-in October 24, Barcelona played against Spaniards in La Liga, and Messi replaced Deco in the 83rd minute, which also made the Argentine teenager the second young player to play for Barcelona in the league. The only player who surpassed him was alcantara, a legendary Filipino striker from Barcelona, who played for the first team of Barcelona at the age of 15. In Argentina's national team, Messi started to emerge from the youth team level, and he won the top scorer with 6 goals in the 25 World Youth Championship. In 26, at the age of 17 years, 3 months and 22 days, he became the youngest player to represent Argentina in the World Cup. In 28, he won the first national team honor and won the gold medal on behalf of the Argentine Olympic team.

[ Edit this paragraph] South Africa World Cup performance

Group match

On June 12th, Argentina 1- Nigeria, in the first round of World Cup Group B, thanks to Heinze's header, Argentina beat Nigeria 1- and narrowly missed 3 points. In the first game of the World Cup, Messi showed his temperament as the new king of Argentina. In the game, Messi's activities in the frontcourt greatly involved the power of Nigeria's counterattack, and Messi is gradually integrating into Argentina and gradually finding a feeling. This game makes people believe that Messi can lead Argentina to go further and complete the qualitative change from superstar to king of the ball. As Diego Maradona said before the game: "Messi is like me in the 1986 World Cup, and he is even better than me." [1] On June 17th, Argentina 4-1 South Korea On June 17th, the second round of the World Cup Group B was held in Johannesburg Football City Stadium, and Argentina beat South Korea 4-1. In the first half, Messi's free kick caused park chu-young to own an own goal, Samuel left due to injury, Higuain headed the ball to expand the score, and Li Qinglong seized Demichelis's mistake and pulled back one point. In the second half, Gutierrez got a yellow card and missed the next round. Yeom Ki hun missed the golden opportunity. Since then, Messi hit the post, and Higuain made up the shot, replacing aguero and assisting Higuain to complete the hat trick. [2] Messi's performance in the game is obviously better than that in the first game. Breakthrough with the ball, passing people and shooting are extremely threatening. This game has contributed two indirect assists, but unfortunately he still lacks the luck to score goals, and he still has no chance to score goals. [3] For the game, Messi mentioned that he was very happy that the team won. "Although I haven't scored yet, this will come, and we will achieve our established tactical goals." [4] On June 23rd, Argentina 2- Greece Team On June 23rd, the final round of World Cup Group B started a match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Boguani. Argentina beat Greece 2-, advanced to the first place with a total victory record, and Greece was eliminated in the third place. In the second half of the second half, central defender Demichelis broke the deadlock and Messi, the first Argentine captain, hit the post, which was his second consecutive round. Since then, he shot the goalkeeper and replaced Palermo, the "madman", to seal the victory. [5] Messi will celebrate his 23rd birthday on 24th of this month, making him the youngest captain in the history of Argentina's national team. Previously, this record was held by Daniele Passareira, who is currently the president of Riverbed Club. He was only 25 years old when he was the captain of the Argentine team in 1978. Messi, who became the youngest captain in Argentina's history on the eve of his birthday, didn't score in three World Cup group matches, but he did quite well. He not only attracted the defense of the other side, but also created many opportunities for his teammates to score goals. Becoming the youngest captain in the history of Argentina and leading the team to the top 16 of the World Cup in South Africa is undoubtedly the best gift Messi got on his 23rd birthday. [6]

[ Edit this paragraph] Technical features

Messi is not tall. Heading is not his best way to score goals (although he headed a goal in the 29 Champions League final). His favorite position is not the center, but a winger or a swimming second striker who can attack in the direction of the restricted area with the ball. Messi's ball sense and footwork skills are superb. When dribbling, the ball seems to stick to his feet, and it is difficult for opponents to break the ball from his feet. Messi's most feared weapon is dribbling. His outstanding ball sense, speed, explosive power and balance ability combine to form the most terrible dribbling machine. He can find the possibility of breakthrough in the narrowest space. In today's football, Messi may be the first person in this field. Although he is more accustomed to playing wingers (mostly on the right), Messi has scored more goals than many centers. In 28-9, he scored 38 goals in various competitions throughout the year, which is one of the most important goals for Barcelona.

[ Edit this paragraph] Career

Club Career

On November 16th, 23, Messi made his first appearance for Barcelona's first team in a friendly match with Porto (16 years and 145 days). One year later, he made his La Liga debut. At the age of 17 years and 114 days, he represented Barcelona against Spaniards in the league and became the third youngest player in Barcelona's history. On May 1st, 25, Messi scored against Albacet. At the age of 17 years, 1 months and 7 days, he became the youngest person to score a league goal for Barcelona (which was later broken by Bojan). The 25-6 season was a year when Messi made his mark in Barcelona. In September, he obtained Spanish citizenship and made his debut in the Nou Camp against Udinese, which won a standing ovation from fans. However, in March 26, he pulled a muscle against Chelsea and won the Champions League trophy ahead of schedule. In the 26-7 season, Messi became the main force of Barcelona's first team, scoring 14 goals in 26 games. Messi suffered a metatarsal fracture against Zaragoza in December and was forced to rest for three months. Messi gradually recovered after his comeback. On March 11th, 27, he scored a hat-trick against Real Madrid, becoming the first player after zamorano to win three yuan in the century showdown. On April 18th, 27, Messi copied Diego Maradona's five goals in the World Cup against Getafe in the semi-final of the King's Cup. Later, his handball goal was regarded as a copy of the hand of God in Diego Maradona. In the 28-9 season, Messi inherited the No.1 jersey left by Ronaldinho, which was also his peak year in Barcelona. He scored 38 goals in various competitions, led his team to win La Liga, the King's Cup and the Champions League, and became the top scorer in the Champions League with 9 goals. With the outbreak of this year, Messi rose to the top of the world in one fell swoop. At the end of 29, he was elected European Footballer and World Footballer.