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'Aaj World Cup winner wale GOAT ka birthday hai' - Fans react to Lionel Messi turning 36 today

One of the Greatest of all time football players, Lionel Messi turns 36 today as he sets to embark on a new journey in the United States

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Today the world will celebrate Lionel Messi's birth since he is one of the finest footballers to play the beautiful game. On this day in 1987, Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina, and his extraordinary talent, unmatched skill, and flexibility will have cemented his place in football history. We explore this incredible athlete's early years, the ascent to fame, and enduring influence on the sport as we respect his astonishing journey.

It was clear that Messi had a natural flair for football from an early age. Lionel, who came from a poor background, developed his skills on Rosario's streets, where his passion for the sport grew. Although he was barely 13 years old, his family moved to Barcelona, Spain, in recognition of his enormous potential. This allowed him to enrol on the illustrious La Masia Academy, the renowned youth programme of FC Barcelona.

Lionel Messi's rise to fame!

Messi's ascent to fame was swift, and the world learned that very early in his career. At 17, he debuted after rising through various levels of Barcelona's youth squads to become the youngest player to don the illustrious Blaugrana jersey. Messi's future as a great player was evident from that point on.

He was a problem for defenders owing to his mesmerising dribbling abilities, lightning-quick speed, and clinical finishing. With his remarkable goal-scoring prowess, Messi rewrote history season after season, shattering records. He won multiple national and international championships with Barcelona, especially four UEFA Champions League medals and 10 La Liga titles, solidifying his position as the team's all-time leading scorer.

As Lionel Messi commemorates his birthday, his place in the Hall of Fame of football legends is already secure. His vision, goal-scoring prowess, and dribbling prowess have raised the bar for brilliance, and his impact on upcoming players is immense. Messi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain in French Ligue 1 and is now in his thirties, never ceases to astound onlookers with his dazzling performances in our previous game.

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