FootballCritic (FC) has one main purpose - to help football fans of every level of obsession understand and enjoy the game just a little more. In the 202021 season, Barcelona claimed the Copa del Rey title, the seventh of Messis career. [439] Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modri also stated post match, "Messi is an incredible player but he can't do everything alone. All the decline of recent times was hidden by this unrivalled genius [Messi]", Former Argentine player Osvaldo Ardiles on the decline in quality of Argentina being masked by Messi. With his 35th trophy with Barcelona, Messi also overtook former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs as the most decorated footballer for a single club. [362][363] He did not play in the quarter-final against Germany, during which Argentina were eliminated 42 in a penalty shootout. [128] Although Barcelona won the Copa del Rey against Athletic Bilbao on 25 May, its 14th title of that period, the team lost the league to Real Madrid and was eliminated in the Champions League semi-finals by the eventual champions, Chelsea, with Messi sending a crucial second-leg penalty kick against the crossbar. [475] In the 2022 Finalissima, the third edition of the CONMEBOLUEFA Cup of Champions, at Wembley on 2 June 2022, Messi assisted twice in a 30 victory against Italy and was named player of the match, securing his second trophy for Argentina at the senior level. [606] In April 2015, Messi confirmed that they were expecting another child. A week later, Messi sustained a groin injury in a 11 draw against Atltico Madrid and was ruled out with injury for three weeks. Naturally left-footed, quick, and precise in control of the ball, Messi was a keen pass distributor and could readily thread his way through packed defenses. Alfredo Stfano Di Stfano Laulh (4 July 1926 - 7 July 2014) was an Argentine-born professional footballer and coach who played as a forward, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. ", Pel congratulates Messi after he overtook his record in scoring the most goals for a club. [274], On 22 February 2020, Messi scored four goals in a 50 home win over Eibar in La Liga. Play FIFA Online with thousands of players. Once when he was in training with the national team in Buenos Aires, he made a three-hour trip by car to Rosario immediately after practice to have dinner with his family, spent the night with them, and returned to Buenos Aires the next day in time for practice. In the 2012/13 La Liga season, Lionel Messis non-penalty shots had a total value of 17.6 xG. This year, PES 2012 comes loaded of new options, game modes and cinematic gameplay that make this instalment spectacular. [465], On 14 June 2021, Messi scored from a free kick in a 11 draw against Chile in Argentina's opening group match of the 2021 Copa Amrica in Brazil. [623][624], Messi has also invested in youth football in Argentina: he financially supports Sarmiento, a football club based in the Rosario neighbourhood where he was born, committing in 2013 to the refurbishment of their facilities and the installation of all-weather pitches, and funds the management of several youth players at Newell's Old Boys and rival club Rosario Central, as well as at River Plate and Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires. He finished Barcelonas 201112 season (which included another Copa del Rey win) with 73 goals in all competitions, breaking Gerd Mllers 39-year-old record for single-season goals in a major European football league. "[503] Beyond his individual qualities, he is also a well-rounded, hard-working team player, known for his creative combinations, in particular with former Barcelona midfielders Xavi and Andrs Iniesta. I achieved a dream I had been hoping for so long, said Messi, reflecting on Argentinas World Cup win. In late 2019 he won his sixth career Ballon dOr and was named FIFAs best male player of the year. [368][369] At the quarter-final stage, where the group winners faced Peru, he scored the second goal of a 40 victory that saw them through to the semi-final, during which he chipped the ball over Mexico's goalkeeper to ensure another 30 win. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner has a pretty sketchy record from 12 yards but he's scored his last 10, and he's been thankful for the opportunities this season. [267] He also equalled Ral and Cristiano Ronaldo's shared record of the most sides scored against in the competition (33). Messi scored Argentina's opening goal with a penalty, becoming in the process the first player since the last-16 round was introduced in 1986 to score a goal in each round of a single World Cup edition. Well, turn away now Nicklas, because here is our version of the best players in world football right now. [16] He was scouted by Buenos Aires club River Plate, whose playmaker, Pablo Aimar, he idolised, but they declined to pay for his treatment. Messi has endorsed sportswear company Adidas since 2006. [421], Following his announcement, a campaign began in Argentina for Messi to change his mind about retiring. In eight qualifying matches under Maradona's stewardship, Messi scored only one goal, netting the opening goal in the first such match, a 40 victory over Venezuela. [21] Under the stewardship of Luis Enrique, Messi initially returned to playing in the right-sided position that characterised much of his early career in the manager's 433 formation,[171][515] while he was increasingly deployed in a deeper, free playmaking role in later seasons. [360][361] In the round of 16 match against Mexico, played on his 19th birthday, Messi came on in the 84th minute, with the score tied at 11. His opening goal was hailed as one of the greatest in his career; he collected the ball near the halfway line and beat four opposing players, before feinting the goalkeeper to score in a tight space by the near post. Pessifandogs are Brainless [601] He has known Roccuzzo since he was five years old, as she is the cousin of his childhood best friend, Lucas Scaglia, who is also a football player. He can take advantage of every mistake we make. [72], "Messi is the best player in the world by some distance. He stepped in and paid the salaries of the three members. [316] The club cited financial and structural obstacles posed by La Liga regulations as a reason for Messi's departure. ", "Lionel Messi y el ttulo de Argentina en la Copa Amrica 2021: "Necesitaba sacarme la espina", "Valdano: 'Messi Es Maradona Todos Los Das', "Menotti: 'Messi Est al Nivel del Mejor Maradona Que Vi', "Lionel Messi Is Not the New Maradona He Can Be Better than That", "Tim Vickery: Lionel Messi can now be recognised alongside Diego Maradona by Argentinians", "Lionel Messi Vomits Because of Nerves, Says Argentina's Alejandro Sabella", "Diego Maradona: Lionel Messi lacks the leadership needed to carry a team", "Maradona vs. Messi: A Laughable Comparison", "Lionel Messi: Is Barcelona forward really cut out for captaincy? [416], During a repeat of the previous year's final on 26 June, Argentina once again lost to Chile on penalties after a 00 deadlock, resulting in Messi's third consecutive defeat in a major tournament final with Argentina, and his fourth overall. In addition to earning a football salary that was frequently, with Ronaldos, one of the two largest athletes salaries in all professional sports, he was an extremely successful product pitchman, notably for the sportswear company Adidas. You go around the world and people say, 'he's the top scorer for the Argentina national team.' After he suffered a hamstring strain on 2 April, during the first quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), his appearances became sporadic. His landmark season led to his being named the 2012 world player of the year, which made Messi the first player to win the honour four times. Ahora Dnde Est Messi? [382][383] Although Messi scored a record 53 goals during the 201011 club season, he had not scored for Argentina in an official match since March 2009. ", Arsne Wenger commends Messi for his four-goal display against Arsenal in April 2010. [342][343] The following matches, after registering six goal contributions, including one goal and five assists, Messi was named Ligue 1's Player of the Month in September. "Something deep in my character allows me to take the hits and get on with trying to win." 14. The 35-year-old, a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, succeeds Robert Lewandowski on the FIFA honours list, while Putellas retained the women's prize despite spending the second half of last year out injured. [228] On 4 November, he made his 600th appearance for Barcelona in a 21 home win over Sevilla in La Liga. Messi scored twice in an epic final in Doha as Argentina beat France on penalties despite Mbappe netting a hat-trick for Les Bleus in a remarkable 3-3 draw. Lionel Messi. [37] As a substitute player, he played 244 minutes in nine matches for the first team that season, including his debut in the UEFA Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk. They will provide you the craziest name within a few seconds. PES 2012 offers improved artificial intelligence that will help you enjoy the game more than ever. [312], "Leo wanted to stay and the Club wanted him to stay but with the La Liga rules it has not been possible. [403] In the quarter-final, they created numerous chances, including a rebound header by Messi, but were repeatedly denied by Colombia's goalkeeper, and ultimately ended the match scoreless, leading to a 54 penalty shootout in their favour, with Messi netting his team's first spot kick. [147], After four largely injury-free seasons, the muscular injuries that had previously plagued Messi reoccurred. [279][280] Following his brace in a 50 away win against Alavs in the final match of the season on 20 May, Messi finished the season as both the top scorer and top assist provider in La Liga, with 25 goals and 21 assists respectively, which saw him win his record seventh Pichichi trophy, overtaking Zarra; however, Barcelona missed out on the league title to Real Madrid. Don't be fooled: it's utterly ridiculous. Out of contract, he signed for Paris Saint-Germain in August 2021. [59] On 10 March 2007, he scored his first hat-trick in a Clsico, the first player to do so in 12 years, equalising after each goal by Real Madrid to end the match in a 33 draw in injury time. He helped save them from the relegation zone of the Tercera Divisin, scoring five goals in ten games, including a hat-trick in eight minutes during a Copa del Rey match while man-marked by Sevilla's Sergio Ramos. [14][496][500] His short, strong legs allow him to excel in short bursts of acceleration while his quick feet enable him to retain control of the ball when dribbling at speed. [45][51], While Barcelona began a gradual decline, the 19-year-old Messi established himself as one of the best players in the world during the 200607 campaign. National team coaches and captains, as well as a worldwide panel of journalists and supporters, vote on the awards each year. [386] His first international hat-trick came in a friendly against Switzerland on 29 February 2012, followed by two more hat-tricks over the next year-and-a-half in friendlies against Brazil and Guatemala. [213] On 11 January, Messi scored from a free-kick in Barcelona's 31 victory against Athletic Bilbao in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, which enabled Barcelona to advance to the quarter-finals of the competition; with his 26th goal from a free-kick for Barcelona in all competitions, he equalled the club's all-time record, which had previously been set by Ronald Koeman. [142] Now in his ninth senior season with Barcelona, Messi signed a new contract on 7 February, committing himself to the club through 2018, while his fixed wage rose to 13million. [357][387] Concurrently with his bettered performances, his relationship with his compatriots improved, as he gradually began to be perceived more favourably in Argentina. [532] In the following years, this opinion gained greater acceptance among pundits, managers, former and current players,[112][533] and by the end of Bara's second treble-winning season, Messi's superiority, ahead of Maradona and Pel, had become the apparent view among many fans and pundits in continental Europe. Videos Tagged. [455] Following Argentina's 20 defeat to hosts Brazil in the semi-finals on 2 July, Messi was critical of the refereeing during the match,[456][457] and alleged the competition was "set up" for Brazil to win. While the 37-year-old's career may be soon coming to a close, it does not take away from his utterly sensational career, across which he displayed some of the most incredible goalscoring prowess fans have ever witnessed. While at Barcelona he lived in Castelldefels, a village near Barcelona. "My ambition is always to get better and better." 13. In the World Cup final, Messi scored twice as Argentina and France played out a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time before Argentina triumphed on penalties. [30][38], During the 200405 season, Messi was a guaranteed starter for the B team, playing 17 games throughout the campaign and scoring on six occasions. [117][118] At the close of the year, on 18 December, he scored twice in the FIFA Club World Cup final, a 40 victory over Santos, earning the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament, as he had done two years previously. Even the greatest players to ever play the game of football can't please everyone, especially trolls on social media. Stories like ours, of loving the same club for so long, unfortunately will be increasingly rare in football. The penalty routine has been compared to that of Bara icon Johan Cruyff in 1982, who was battling lung cancer, leading many fans to indicate that the penalty was a tribute to him. [357][376] During that game, played on 28 March 2009, he wore Argentina's number 10 shirt for the first time, following the international retirement of Riquelme. [29] After being named player of the tournament in four international pre-season competitions with the Juveniles B, he played only one official match with the team before being promoted to the Juveniles A, where he scored 18 goals in 11 league games. [581][582], Messi's global popularity and influence are well documented. [157][158] He still managed to break two longstanding records in a span of seven days: a hat-trick on 16 March against Osasuna saw him overtake Paulino Alcntara's 369 goals to become Barcelona's top goalscorer in all competitions including friendlies, while another hat-trick against Real Madrid on 23 March made him the all-time top scorer in El Clsico, ahead of the 18 goals scored by former Real Madrid player Alfredo Di Stfano. [458], In the third-place match against Chile on 6 July, Messi set-up Agero's opening goal from a free kick in an eventual 21 win, to help Argentina capture the bronze medal; however, he was sent off along with Gary Medel in the 37th minute of play, after being involved in an altercation with the Chilean defender. After two years of not so good news, this season we can say that Pro Evolution Soccer is back again. Even the team's starting centre-backs were nervous. He's [like] a PlayStation. [62] In the league, his goal contribution increased towards the end of the season; 11 of his 14 goals came from the last 13 games. Follow Us. However, the combined award which was known as the FIFA Ballon dOr lasted just six years between 2010 and 2016 before their separation. [398], Another final appearance, the third of Messi's senior international career, followed in the 2015 Copa Amrica, held in Chile. He scored 42 non-penalty goals. [219] In total, Messi finished the 201617 season with 54 goals, while his 37 goals in La Liga saw him claim both the Pichichi and European Golden Boot Awards for the fourth time in his career. Robert Lewandowski was named the mens footballer of the year at The Best FIFA Football Awards in 2021. [364] Back home, Pkerman's decision to leave him on the bench against Germany led to widespread criticism from those who believed Messi could have changed the outcome of the match in Argentina's favour. Sep 17th, 2009. [349][543][544] An enduring mark against him is the fact that, through no fault of his own, he never proved himself in the Argentine Primera Divisin as an upcoming player, achieving stardom overseas from a young age,[14][349] while his lack of outward passion for the Albiceleste shirt (until 2019 he did not sing the national anthem and is disinclined to emotional displays) have in the past led to the false perception that he felt Catalan rather than truly Argentine. [330], On 2 January 2022, PSG announced that Messi had tested positive for COVID-19, missing two league games and a cup game as a result. [339], After adjusting to his new surroundings and settling in Paris, under new coach Christophe Galtier, Messi returned to his preferred free attacking role; being placed in his favoured position as the playmaker behind two strikers, in a attacking trident with Neymar and Kylian Mbapp, quickly regaining his form from his previous season by starting off the new season on 31 July by scoring PSG's first goal in a 40 victory over Nantes in the Trophe des Champions, winning his second trophy with PSG. [259], On 5 August 2019, it was announced that Messi would miss Barcelona's US tour after sustaining a right calf injury. Ranking the 10 greatest football players of all time. [19], As the Messi family had relatives in Catalonia, they sought to arrange a trial with Barcelona in September 2000. I have not been allowed this in any way and I will stay at the club so as not to get into a legal dispute. [583][584] His fanbase on the social media website Facebook is among the largest of all public figures: within seven hours of its launch in April 2011, Messi's Facebook page had nearly seven million followers, and by August 2021 he had over 103 million followers, the second highest for a sportsperson after Cristiano Ronaldo. [602] After keeping their relationship private for a year, Messi first confirmed their romance in an interview in January 2009, before going public a month later during a carnival in Sitges after the BarcelonaEspanyol derby. He also finished as the tournament's top scorer with four goals tied with Colombia's Luis Daz, with the Golden Boot awarded to Messi as he had more assists. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. 1/4. With soccer 2016 you can enjoy many types of games , quick . [231] A week later, he broke the record, scoring his 366th La Liga goal from a free kick in a 42 away win against Real Sociedad. [372] After interference from newly appointed Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola, who had won the tournament in 1992, Messi was permitted to join Sergio Batista's under-23 squad in Beijing. Using our unique search, comparison and ranking tools, FC . [162] It was reported that Vilanova played a key role in convincing Messi to stay[163] amid strong interest from Jos Mourinho's Chelsea. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lionel-Messi, Lionel Messi - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11), Lionel Messi - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up), Alaba abused, Croatia coach critical following FIFA awards, Messi wins FIFA's best men's player award again, Argentina after winning the 2022 World Cup. [357] A hamstring injury sustained a week later jeopardised his presence in the World Cup, but he was nevertheless selected for Pkerman's squad and regained fitness in time for the start of the tournament. [429], On 28 March 2017, Messi was suspended for four international games for insulting an assistant referee in a game against Chile on 23 March 2017. Lionel Messi won The Best FIFA men's player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina and Spain's Alexia Putellas retained the women's award at a ceremony in Paris. [355] Messi started his first game in the next qualifying match against Peru, in which he was able to win a crucial penalty that secured their victory. [295] Two days prior to the opening game, he again criticised the club, this time for the manner of Luis Surez's departure, stating, "at this stage nothing surprises me any more". [574][575] From 2010 onwards, concurrently with his increased achievements as a player, his marketing appeal widened, leading to long-term endorsement deals with luxury brands Dolce & Gabbana and Audemars Piguet. His countryman Emi Martinez was also named the best goalkeeper of the year, having also starred in the tournament. [612] At Newell's Old Boys, his boyhood club, he funded the 2012 construction of a new gymnasium and a dormitory inside the club's stadium for their youth academy. [338] He failed to reach double figure league goals for the first time since 200506, ending the campaign with six. Eusbio DA Silva Ferreira (January 1942 - 5 January 2014) was a Portuguese footballer who played as a striker. Messi topped that with 53 goals for Barcelona in 201617, leading the team to another Copa del Rey title. MOFA is the idea of Harambee stars captain and Qatar-based striker Michael Olunga. [22] After completing his growth hormone treatment aged 14,[23] Messi became an integral part of the "Baby Dream Team", Barcelona's greatest-ever youth side. "[336] On 23 April, he helped PSG clinch their 10th Ligue 1 title after scoring from a strike outside the 18-yard box in a 11 draw against Lens at home. Pro Evolution Soccer 6. [340], Due to his previous form last season, Messi was not nominated for the Ballon d'Or award for the first time since 2005. Because social media trolls love to get a rise out of folks, they've taken to giving several other players similarly unfunny nicknames. Along with the Portuguese star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi is widely regarded as one of the two best players of his generation in the world, and by some of his fans, the greatest of all time. Tied 33 after extra-time, the match went to a penalty shoot-out. In the 2012/13 season, which is generally considered Messi's best season ever, he scored 46 goals in 32 games in the Spanish top flight alone. [217] His memorable celebration saw him taking off his Barcelona shirt and holding it up to incensed Real Madrid fans with his name and number facing the crowd. [488] Messi received the Golden Ball for player of the tournament, becoming the first player to win it twice. [396] At the conclusion of the final, Messi was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. Lionel Messi scored 73 goals during the 201112 season while playing for FC Barcelona, breakinga 39-year-old record for single-season goals in a major European football league. On 7 March, two weeks after scoring four goals in a league fixture against Valencia, he scored five times in a Champions League last 16-round match against Bayer Leverkusen, an unprecedented achievement in the history of the competition. [320] He signed a two-year deal until June 2023 with an option for an extra year. FIFA Returns so Football Returns as well. There were always going to be heavy expectations put on the brand new PES 2014 graphics engine, named the Fox Engine. He led Argentinas national team to win the 2021 Copa Amrica and the 2022 World Cup, when he again won the Golden Ball award. ", Fabio Capello praises the 18-year-old Messi following the Joan Gamper trophy in August 2005. The Paris Saint-Germain superstar was present for FIFA's seventh 'The Best' awards ceremony in the city where he plays his football and beat off competition from a plethora of big names. In March 2012 he netted his 233rd goal for Barcelona, becoming the clubs all-time leading scorer in La Liga play when only 24 years old. [534][535] He initially received several dismissals by critics, based on the fact that he had not won an international trophy at senior level with Argentina,[536] until he won his first at the 2021 Copa Amrica. [35][41] Since his debut the previous November, he had not been called up to the first team again, but in October 2004, the senior players asked manager Frank Rijkaard to promote him. [235] He once again finished the season as the top scorer in La Liga, with 34 goals, which also saw him win his fifth Golden Shoe award. 2. [603], "Leo is not shy. Since 2004, he has contributed his time and finances to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), an organisation with which Barcelona also have a strong association. [281] On 9 August, in the Champions League round of 16 second leg versus Napoli at the Camp Nou, Messi scored the second goal and earned a penalty which led to a third goal and led his side to a 31 home victory and qualified 42 on aggregate for the quarter-finals against Bayern Munich. His buyout clause was set at 700million. [47] According to then-president Joan Laporta, it was the only time the club faced a real risk of losing Messi, but he ultimately decided to stay. [233] His opening goal, which came after only two minutes and eight seconds, was also the fastest of his career, as Barcelona advanced to the quarter-finals of the competition for the eleventh consecutive season. Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas were crowned the best players in mens and womens football at FIFAs annual awards ceremony in Paris on Monday. [449] In March 2019, however, he was called up to the Argentina squad once again for the team's friendlies against Venezuela and Morocco later that month. At home, he suffered from homesickness after his mother moved back to Rosario with his brothers and little sister, Mara Sol, while he stayed in Barcelona with his father. [186][187] For his efforts during the season, he received the UEFA Best Player in Europe award for a second time. Messi keeps in daily contact via phone and text with a small group of confidants in Rosario, most of whom were fellow members of "The Machine of '87" at Newell's Old Boys. As well as captaining Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Messi also won his first Ligue 1 title with PSG. ", "Magical Messi Grabs Hat-trick in Copa America as Argentina Romp into Quarters", "Lionel Messi: Is the Barcelona Forward the Greatest of Them All? Pro Evolution Soccer returns again with a new version of its soccer simulator. These two players are some of the best we've ever seen in the history of the game, and should be treated as such. He was later left on the bench in Argentina's 21 opening win over defending champions Chile on 6 June due to concerns regarding his fitness. ", "Ronaldinho Misses Barcelona's Big Night Out", "Kaka Named FIFA World Player of the Year", "Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini: Matches 200708", "Messi: Amazing Talent in a Reluctant Star", "Ronaldo Adds Fifa World Player of the Year to List of Accolades", "Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini: Matches 200809", "Are Messi, Suarez and Neymar Barcelona's Best-Ever Front Three? Argentina won 43 in the penalty shootout, with Messi scoring the first penalty. [378], Despite their poor qualifying campaign, Argentina were considered title contenders at the World Cup in South Africa. [367] He was named the best young player of the tournament by CONMEBOL. [52] He signed a new contract in July with an annual salary of 7.8million, becoming the club's highest-paid player. [105] Although he did not score, he was again important in the second-leg draw that sent Barcelona through to the Champions League final,[106][107] where they faced Manchester United in a repeat of the final two years earlier. [625] Messi made a donation worth 1million ($1.1million) to fight the spread of coronavirus. But I think the best player ever played today here in the United States. Detailed. The Celta players never complained and their coach defended the penalty, stating, "Barca's forwards are very respectful." PES 2009. . [323] He made his first start and Champions League debut for the club in a 11 away draw against Club Brugge on 15 September. [430][431] On 5 May, Messi's four match ban as well as his 10,000 CHF fine was lifted by FIFA after Argentina Football Association appealed against his suspension, which meant he could now play Argentina's remaining World Cup Qualifiers. Pessi's user player card & information (stats, attributes, traits and records). [459] Following the match, Messi refused to collect his medal, and implied in a post-match interview that his comments following the semi-final led to his sending off. He was an alien. 6. [92], The new year, however, started on a less positive note for Barcelona, as they were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Sevilla in the Round of 16. He assisted their fourth strike within minutes and scored the final goal in their 60 victory, making him the youngest scorer in the tournament and the sixth-youngest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup. 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