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Spurred on by great rival and fellow digit-gobbler Cristiano Ronaldo, almost all of the old records have fallen. Here are just a few of the stunning metrics in ...

The greatest of all-time? His tally of 672 Barcelona goals is the most any player has scored for a single club. But if that cabinet-bursting haul wasn’t enough, Messi has also racked up six European Golden Shoes, awarded to the top scorer across Europe’s major leagues. The Argentina international holds the competition record for group stage goals with 76. A free-flowing attacking influence unbound by position, Leo also holds the La Liga assist record, laying on 192 goals for teammates. The Paris Saint-Germain forward has assembled more numbers than The Count on Sesame Street, shifting perceptions of what is possible for a player to achieve in a single career.

A year after putting an end to his 20-year chapter at Barcelona, it is fair to say Lionel Messi has not had the best of times.

Messi himself, meanwhile, is keen on returning to Barcelona, but not as a player. Although PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has backed him to succeed in the coming season, there is a feeling Messi’s powers are waning. According to a report from ARA, the distance between Messi and Barcelona is growing seemingly.

Argentine maestro Lionel Messi is celebrating his 35th birthday today The legend has broken hundreds of records in his illustrious career.

This is the highest of all players. He has scored 672 goals for Barcelona. They pour in their best of wishes for the Argentine magician and the former Barcelona superstar. 27. Most goals in the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League Messi has the most hat-tricks in La Liga. He has scored 36 of them. With 68 goals, Messi has scored the most goals in the group stage of the Champions League. The legend has broken hundreds of records in his illustrious career. He won all six with Barcelona. 29. Most goals in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 30. Most goals in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League Argentine maestro Lionel Messi is celebrating his 35th birthday today. 32. Most goals scored for a single club in the UEFA Champions League

'La Pulga', which means 'The Flea' in Spanish is one of Leo Messi's most famous nicknames.

Notably, Messi had a growth disorder which was treated after he signed for FC Barcelona as a kid and the club helped to pay for his treatment. It all started with 'La Pulgita' which means 'little flea' which later got to 'La Pulga' (The Flea). Similarly, Messi is also known as 'La Pulga' in the country which has a very interesting reason behind it.

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He was adjudged by the referee to have elbowed a Hungary defender as he dribbled towards goal, and despite protests from his Argentina team-mates, he left the field of play. Had he played for Spain, he would have surely have added a lot to the iconic 2008-2012 team, that won the 2008 and 2012 Euros, along with the 2010 World Cup. But he chose Argentina, with who he has won the Copa America, and the first-time Finalissima against Italy. He is surely the country’s best player since the great Diego Maradona. The Argentine was substituted on against Hungary in a friendly on August 17th 2005, and he was sent off within 45 seconds. Messi declined the offer, opting to remain committed to attempting to break into the Argentina national team. In 2006, with the then-18-year-old just having played 25 matches for the Barcelona senior team that season, Inter Milan of Italy were ready to pay his gargantuan €150m release clause, which would have made him the most expensive player in history, nearly doubling the then-record of €76m set by Real Madrid to buy Zinedine Zidane in 2001. And it seems Messi took the icon’s advice.

We're celebrating Lionel Messi's 35th birthday by taking a look back at certain aspects of his incredible career to date.

When it comes to the Ballon d'Or, Messi was the second-oldest player ever to win the award in 2021 aged (34 years, 158 days) and tops the all-time table with seven gongs to his name. Ronaldo is his closest rival (5) on that front in much the same way he trails Messi in the all-time list of European Golden Shoe wins (6 vs. That said, Sir Stanley Matthews was 41 years and 320 days old when he won the inaugural Ballon d'Or in 1956, so perhaps there is still time after all! Iran's Ali Daei (109) is the only other male player to break 100. Messi has also outperformed himself in goals scored per 90 mins (0.76 for Argentina; 0.64 for PSG), shots attempted (4.6 vs. This level is broadly consistent with his average assist rate (20 in all comps) over the course of his nine prior club seasons at Camp Nou. With most professional footballers retiring in their mid-30s, it's understandable that productivity generally begins to tail off around that point. It's more than likely that Qatar 2022 represents his last chance to right that particular wrong. Indeed, he has been putting up better stats per 90 minutes for Argentina right across the board. In all competitions, Messi has 787 goals and is only 13 shy of joining Ronaldo (821) as the only two players in history to have scored 800 or more goals in official matches. Messi has collected two significant honours with his country (2021 Copa America, 2022 Finalissima) in just 1,769 minutes of football, compared to one honour (2021-22 Ligue 1 title) in the 5,489 minutes he spent on the field for PSG last season. Messi is also entering the final 12 months of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain (though the club have the option of adding another year) in what could prove to be a significant period as he starts to wind down his career.

Lionel Messi turned 35 on Friday. Born on June 24, 1987 in Argentina's Rosari, Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen.

A former Barcelona legend, Lionel Messi is currently plying his trade for Paris Saint-Germain in French Ligue 1. Lionel Messi, wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their children pose for a photograph in a pool during their holiday in Spain. Lionel Messi turned 35 on Friday. Born on June 24, 1987 in Argentina’s Rosari, Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen.

Lionel Messi showed a different side to his game at PSG last season and, now 35, his defining moment in football may yet be still to come.

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LIONEL MESSI reportedly “generated £600MILLION for Paris Saint-Germain” in his first year at the club - despite his underwhelming campaign.The le.

We have reached the ceiling. “We have a lot of demand for lifestyle products, the revenue with the Jordan brand is huge, but the demand grows even more when you sign a player like Messi.” You can't produce a lot of extra shirts.

The Argentine superstar joining Paris Saint-Germain a year ago and has shattered the record of player shirt sales meaning that Manchester United no longer ...

It was not easy for Messi last season, but next season we will see the best version of Messi ever." We have a lot of demand for lifestyle products, the revenue with the Jordan brand is huge, but the demand grows even more when you sign a player like Messi." He told Le Parisien: "There is no doubt that Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or a record seven times, and it was not his best season. PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi told Marca earlier this week when explaining that the arrival of the Argentine actually generated funds for the club: "If we make a signing, it is because we can. Almost €1million was generated in shirt sales alone in the hours following confirmation that Messi had joined the French club and would wear the number 30 shirts. PSG sold over one million shirts for the first time last season with 'Messi 30' accounting for over 60 per cent of that figure, which is the record for any player.

It has been revealed that PSG shifted over one million jerseys for the first time last season, with Messi's No 30 shirt making up over 60 per cent of the ...

You can't produce a lot of extra shirts. 'Nobody can meet that demand. It has been revealed that his club shifted over one million jerseys for the first time last season, with Messi's No 30 shirt making up over 60 per cent of the figure.

For nearly two decades running now, the responsibility of creating that art, for thousands across the world, has been given to Lionel Messi. Advertisement.

He is the best in the world. He is reinventing the game – a mix of the real and the virtual.” He is the best I’ve ever seen.” Luis Enrique: “Messi is Matrix. He’s able to stop the time and do whatever he wants. Adriano Galliani (AC Milano Chief): “Messi is the best player ever. Zinedine Zidane: “He is always going forwards. John Terry: “Lionel Messi is quite clearly the best player ever. Pep Guardiola: “He is the best player I have ever seen. Fabio Capello: “In my entire life I have never seen a player of such quality and personality at such a young age, particularly wearing the ‘heavy’ shirt of one of the world’s great clubs… In the future, I will be able to say I saw Messi play.” Samuel Eto’o: “Messi is God, as a person and even more as a player. He’s key, he controls the pace, he directs above all the team’s attack.”

Lionel Messi has produced many magical moments in his career and scored top goals to take his team to victory. He is currently playing for PSG.

It was the greatest goal of Messi’s career. Goalkeeper Alisson also jumped on his right but couldn’t stop the ball from going inside the goal. Messi scored his best El Clasico goal in the 2010-11 season when he picked up the ball 40 yards away from goal and went on one of his trademarks slalomed runs into the Madrid defence. However, before the comeback, Barcelona had defeated the English side in the first leg which also saw Messi’s magical free-kick goal. El Clasico is one of the biggest club rivalries in world football. Messi then chipped the ball over goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s head for a wonderful goal.

The Argentine legend moved from Barcelona to Paris last summer in a shock transfer.

We have reached the ceiling.” They doubled the service area available to them in order to shift as many shirts as possible. He added: “Nobody can meet that demand. You can't produce a lot of extra shirts.” “We have a lot of demand for lifestyle products, the revenue with the Jordan brand is huge, but the demand grows even more when you sign a player like Messi.” United are also no longer the club that has the most shirt sales, with PSG now sitting top of the charts.

Spanish LaLiga giants, Barcelona, have taken out time to celebrate one of their greatest ex-player, Lionel Messi, as he turns 35 today (Friday). The.

“Happy birthday, Leo”, Barcelona wrote on Twitter alongside the video clip. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner left his boyhood club Barcelona on a free transfer last summer for PSG. The Catalan club took to their official Twitter page on Friday to post a video of the Argentine captain in action for the Blaugrana.

It's another year older for Lionel Messi - and the Argentina star is hoping that his latest birthday will bring good tidings and great fortune over the next ...

The official account of the UEFA Champions League - which Messi has won four times across his career, all with Barcelona - also hailed him on his special day. Messi's current club PSG also chimed in with their wishes, posting a graphic of the player with a cake to their Twitter feed. Rocuzzo, who married Messi in 2017 and is the father of their three children, wished him happy returns in a picture posted to her Instagram profile.

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, has beaten Manchester United star, Cristiano Ronaldo to set a new record following his move to the Parisians.

Khelaifi said, “If we make a signing, it is because we can. The arrival of the Argentine also saw PSG move its official store to the Champs-Elysees to double its surface area and increase its income from lifestyle products as well with its Jordan Brand also helping to drive sales. As reported by the Mirror UK on Friday, It means Messi’s shirt sales surpassed that of Ronaldo, who returned to Manchester United last summer from Juventus and the Red Devils are no longer the club that sells the most replica shirts.

It's another birthday for Lionel Messi this week - and the Argentine certainly isn't short of a highlight reel or two when it comes to celebrating his ...

7-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has produced some of the most iconic moments during his illustrious 19-year senior career that began in 2003 with ...

- 19-year-old Lionel Messi produced one of the most outrageous goals in football history as he dribbled the ball from his own half and rounded off the Getafe goalkeeper to find the back of the net. - Lionel Messi also delivered an outstanding performance in the 2011 UEFA Champions League final against Manchester United as he almost singlehandedly helped Barcelona win the title on that night. The 35-year-old dribbled past almost five defenders to score one of the best solo goals against Barcelona's bitter rivals on that occasion.

Paris Saint-Germain, PSG forward Lionel Messi has overtakenCristiano Ronaldo's record for replica shirts sold, with over one million replica kits sold last ...

Messi moved to PSG from Barcelona as the player with the most games played (767), the most titles won (35), the most goals scored (671) and the most victories registered (542) in the history of the club. The Argentine’s record is a first for any player in the sport, underlining his continued pull in the shops on a daily basis. Paris Saint-Germain, PSG forward Lionel Messi has overtakenCristiano Ronaldo’s record for replica shirts sold, with over one million replica kits sold last season for the first time in the history of the Ligue 1 side.

The Argentine forward's historic 21-year stint at Barcelona came to an end in the summer of 2021. Messi was desperate to stay at the club but Barcelona could ...

Despite his struggles for the French club, Messi finished the season on fire for Argentina. Messi, despite being in his mid-30s, was expected to dominate for the French giants. Messi was desperate to stay at the club but Barcelona could not extend his contract due to financial restrictions.

But most important to him will be leading the Argentine national team to glory in the World Cup in Qatar. They'll be one of the favourites heading to the Middle ...

Messi will hope to spearhead a more impressive campaign next season at the Parc des Princes and help PSG win the first European Cup of their history and his first since 2015. Antonela wishing Messi a happy birthday: "Happy birthday my love. ❤❤❤❤ Loving you more is impossible!"

It's another year older for Lionel Messi - and the Argentina star is hoping that his latest birthday will bring good tidings and great fortune over the next ...

GOAL also celebrated the forward's big occasion, and provided a handy reminder of just what he has won so far across his career - as the chance to complete his collection at the Qatar 2022 World Cup looms. The official account of the UEFA Champions League - which Messi has won four times across his career, all with Barcelona - also hailed him on his special day. Messi's current club PSG also chimed in with their wishes, posting a graphic of the player with a cake to their Twitter feed.

Lionel Messi's first season at PSG proved to be a bit of a damp squib. It was a seismic moment in the football world when news emerged that Messi would no…

On paper, the move ticked all the boxes. Messi would continue to play at the highest level of the game and would link up with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in the process. Within a matter of days, Messi’s move to the French side was sealed and we stood on the brink of a new and exciting era in the game.

The Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate is one that may never be truly settled. In truth, it an argument that could rage for decades to come with both ...

“Messi is simply the best player in the world. “Messi is a Barcelona player. I would put Messi and Cristiano as the best in the world. Messi is one of a kind. “Cristiano is a great player, but those who say he is better than Messi know nothing about football, or say it in bad faith. But for me, Cristiano is better than Messi. It is more complete. “Seeing Messi against Tottenham made me think again about the Messi/Cristiano debate. “Messi is present in every moment of football. But I see Messi more complete.” “I know Messi and Ronaldo very well. “Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two great leaders but I choose Cristiano. Each one has their own way of leading the team. “Today Cristiano is the best player in the world.

LIONEL MESSI reportedly “generated £600MILLION for Paris Saint-Germain” in his first year at the club - despite his underwhelming campaign.The le.

We have reached the ceiling. “We have a lot of demand for lifestyle products, the revenue with the Jordan brand is huge, but the demand grows even more when you sign a player like Messi.” You can't produce a lot of extra shirts.

Messi's first season at the Parc des Princes has generated €700m through image rights, marketing and matchday income. Messi's arrival brought ten new ...

Finally, Messi’s arrival has sparked wild demand for matchday tickets and therefore increased the club’s matchday revenue. Messi’s first season at the Parc des Princes has generated €700m through image rights, marketing and matchday income. Lionel Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain last summer in one of the most high-profile transfers of all time.