Lionel Messi

Date of birth: June 24, 1987
Instagram: @leomessi
Club(s): Barcelona
Country: Argentina
Signing fee: Academy

Considered by many one of the greatest players of all time, if not the greatest. The forward has racked up astonishing numbers season after glittering season. Messi averages almost a goal a game for Barca, and one in two for his country. Has lifted a plethora of trophies with Barcelona and won the Ballon d'Or six times. But the stats do not tell the full story of unmatched levels of skill, invention and dribbling ability.

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Lionel Messi will leave PSG at the end of the season, but a return to his former club looks unlikely.

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Dani Alves: I respect Cristiano Ronaldo, but Lionel Messi is in another world

By Ben Hayward published

Former Barcelona defender Dani Alves has revealed his respect for Cristiano Ronaldo, but says Lionel Messi is clear of the Portuguese

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Lionel Messi enjoying himself at PSG, admits 'bad time' last season after Barcelona move

By Ben Hayward published

PSG forward Lionel Messi says he is enjoying himself again at the Parc des Princes after going through a 'bad time' last season

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Real Madrid march on while Lionel Messi passes Cristiano Ronaldo tally

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Barcelona report: Lionel Messi could make sensational return – but won't make decision until AFTER World Cup

By Sean Cole published

Barcelona’s greatest ever player was forced to leave last year because of the club’s financial issues

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