10 Fascinating Facts About Messi

Messi holds the record for most goals scored in a calendar year with 91 goals.

Messi’s first contract with Barcelona was written on a napkin.

In 2012, Messi became the first footballer to score five goals in a single Champions League match.

Messi has been named the FIFA Ballon d’Or winner a record-breaking six times.

At the age of 24, Messi became Barcelona’s all-time top scorer.

Messi has scored more goals in a single season than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues.

Messi holds the record for most hat-tricks in La Liga history.

In 2020, Messi publicly expressed his desire to leave Barcelona after spending his entire professional career at the club.

Messi has won more league titles with Barcelona than any other player in the club’s history.

Despite his diminutive stature, Messi is known for his incredible strength and ability to hold off defenders.

Messi is the youngest player to ever score 200 goals in La Liga.

Messi has never received a red card in his professional career.

Messi’s left foot is so precise that doctors have said it is anatomically different from most people’s left feet.

Messi is the all-time top scorer in El Clasico matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

At the age of 18, Messi became the youngest player to ever score in a World Cup.

Messi tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart, Antonela Roccuzzo, in 20

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Messi is known for his charitable efforts and has established the Leo Messi Foundation to support education and healthcare initiatives for vulnerable children.

In 2019, Messi was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Messi has scored over 700 career goals, making him one of the highest-scoring players of all time.

Messi’s dribbling ability has been compared to that of the legendary Diego Maradona.

Messi has the ability to change direction while running at full speed, making it difficult for defenders to mark him.

Messi’s goal celebration, where he points towards the sky, is a tribute to his grandmother who passed away.

Messi’s first career goal for Barcelona came against Albacete in May 2005.

In 2016, Messi announced his retirement from international football but later reversed his decision.

Messi has won more European Golden Shoes (awarded to the top goalscorer in European leagues) than any other player.

Messi’s record of scoring in consecutive La Liga matches stands at 21 games.

Messi is the only player to have won the Golden Foot award twice.

Messi has won the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award three times.

Messi has the ability to score from almost any position on the field, making him a constant threat to opposing teams.

Messi has a close friendship with fellow footballer Luis Suarez, and they were known as the MSN trio alongside Neymar during their time at Barcelona.

Messi has a passion for playing chess and often plays against his teammates during downtime.

Messi’s favorite superhero is Batman.

Messi has a pet dog named Hulk who often accompanies him on walks.

Messi holds the record for most goals in a single club season in Europe’s top leagues with 73 goals in the 2011-2012 season.

Messi has won the FIFA Club World Cup four times with Barcelona.

Messi’s free-kick taking ability is legendary, and he has scored numerous goals from set-pieces throughout his career.

Messi has been honored with a statue in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina.

Messi is known for his humility and has stated that he is just grateful for the opportunity to play the sport he loves.

Messi’s favorite food is Argentine barbecue.

Messi has a tattoo of his mother’s face on his left shoulder.

Messi is the only player to have scored in at least 15 consecutive Champions League campaigns.

Messi is the first player to have scored against all 19 teams in a single season in La Liga.

Messi has a collection of over 3,000 football shirts from teams all around the world.

Messi’s rumored move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2021 caused a frenzy in the football world.

Messi’s charisma and sportsmanship have made him loved and respected by fans worldwide.