International Career Highlights

July 17 , 2024 FnF Sports Desk

Early Life and Move to Barcelona

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Debut and Early Success

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Record-Breaking 2011-12 Season

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2014 World Cup and Golden Ball

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Historic Achievements with Barcelona

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Move to Paris Saint-Germain

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Legal Issues

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Awards and Honors

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Role as a Global Icon

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International Career Highlights

Messi won the Copa América with Argentina in 2021 and the 2022 World Cup, becoming the first male player to win two World Cup Golden Balls.

Early Life and Move to Barcelona

Messi won the Copa América with Argentina in 2021 and the 2022 World Cup, becoming the first male player to win two World Cup Golden Balls.

Debut and Early Success

Messi debuted for Barcelona's senior team at 17, becoming the youngest player and goal scorer in La Liga.

Record-Breaking 2011-12 Season

In the 2011-12 season, Messi scored 73 goals, breaking a 39-year-old record for most goals in a European season.

2014 World Cup and Golden Ball

Messi led Argentina to the 2014 World Cup final, winning the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player despite losing to Germany.

Historic Achievements with Barcelona

Messi won numerous titles with Barcelona, including four Champions League and ten La Liga titles, becoming their all-time top scorer.

Move to Paris Saint-Germain

In 2021, due to financial constraints at Barcelona, Messi joined PSG, continuing his successful career there.

Legal Issues

Messi and his father faced tax fraud charges in 2013, resulting in a suspended 21-month prison sentence and fines.

Awards and Honors

Messi has won a record-setting eight Ballon d'Or awards as the world's best male player.

Role as a Global Icon

Off the field, Messi is a major sports figure and successful product pitchman, notably for Adidas.