Lionel Messi - FC Barcelona 2005-2011- The Story Of Legendary Player
Ever since Diego Armando Maradona,considered one of the greatest
ever,bade goodbye to an illustrious yet dope smeared footballing career,
the print and electronic media have tried hard to find the true
successor to the great Maradona. The Argentine football team reached
dizzying heights under the remarkable leadership of Maradona, an
eccentric yet immensely talented footballer. At the 1986 World Cup
finals, Diego Maradona led his country to ultimate footballing glory.
The goal which in his own words was scored "Little with the head
of Maradona and little with the hand of god",cemented his legend forever
in the football folklore. The 'Hand of God' goal against the English
dumped them out of the Cup and sent Argentina through to the semis. He
has hence been a much hated figure amongst the Englishmen but his 5
goals and 5 assists led Argentina to a WC victory. But ever since he got
entangled in the dope mess and his performance declined,Argentina
struggled. Success at the World Cup finals looked a distant dream and
hence every Argentine were looking forward to a new messiah,some one in
the Diego mould to bring back the glory days.
Lionel AndrĂ©s "Leo" Messi Cuccittini (Spanish pronunciation: born 24 June 1987), is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team. By the age of 21, Messi had received Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations. The following year, in 2009, he won his first Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards. He followed this up by winning the inaugural FIFA Ballon d'Or in 2010, and then again in 2011 and 2012. He also won the 2010–11 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. At the age of 24, Messi became Barcelona's all-time top scorer in all official club competitions. At age 25, Messi became the youngest player to score 200 goals in La Liga.
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