2026. 7. 13. 00:31ㆍ취미생활/축구
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Today's post is about Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history.
How does a player end up winning the Ballon d'Or eight times?
Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina, and famously overcame a childhood growth hormone deficiency diagnosis on his way to becoming a global superstar. At age 13, he moved to Barcelona to join the club's youth ranks, a turning point that shaped the rest of his career.
After coming through Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, Messi made his first-team debut in 2004 and quickly established himself as a key player for the club.
After winning his first Ballon d'Or in 2009, Messi went on to claim the award a record eight times through 2023, more than any other player in history.
During the 2011-12 season alone, he reportedly scored 73 goals, setting a European league record that had stood for decades before he broke it.
With Barcelona, he won 34 trophies over the course of his career and finished as La Liga's all-time leading scorer with 474 goals.
So how did things look on the international stage?
For years, Messi carried the reputation of being the best player at club level but somehow falling short with the national team. That narrative began to shift after Argentina's Copa America title in 2021.
At the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Messi finally completed his international resume by leading Argentina to the title. His performances throughout the tournament, especially in the final, earned him the Golden Ball as the competition's best player.
He is also reported to hold the record for most career World Cup goals, with 21.
In 2023, after a spell at Paris Saint-Germain, Messi moved to Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, starting a new chapter of his career. Even after leaving European football, fans around the world continue to follow his every move closely.
Messi's career is often at the center of the ongoing 'GOAT' (Greatest of All Time) debate, with fans comparing him to Pele, Maradona, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Since this is ultimately a matter of personal opinion with no single right answer, it's worth keeping in mind that reasonable people land on different sides of it.
Summary
Lionel Messi has left an enormous mark on football history: eight Ballon d'Or awards, a World Cup title with the most career World Cup goals on record, and a trophy-laden run at Barcelona. Now writing a new chapter with Inter Miami, his next moves are still well worth watching.
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