Lionel Andrés Messi (born June 24, 1987 in Rosario) is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona in La Liga. He is also a member of the Argentine national team.
Lionel Messi in great wallpaperMessi made his unofficial debut for the first team against FC Porto on 16 November 2003. Less than a year later he made his official debut against Espanyol on 16 October 2004, becoming the third-youngest player ever to play for FC Barcelona and youngest club player who played in La Liga.
Lionel Messi top pictureMessi also proved the "new Maradona" tag was not all hype, by near-replicating Maradona's most famous goals in the space of the single season.
Lionel Messi in actionMessi scored five goals in a week leading Barcelona to the top four in La Liga. He dedicated the two goals he scored against FC Sevilla on 22 September to Ronaldinho, who was injured and under fire from media outlets at the time. A few days earlier he had scored as Barcelona defeated Lyon 3-0 at home in a Champions League match and then on 26 September, Messi scored another goal in a 4-1 victory over Real Zaragoza.
Lionel Messi from Argentina