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In which year did Messi make his professional debut for Barcelona?
In which year did Messi make his professional debut for Barcelona?
How many UEFA Champions League titles has Messi won with Barcelona?
How many UEFA Champions League titles has Messi won with Barcelona?
What award did Messi win in the 2014 World Cup?
What award did Messi win in the 2014 World Cup?
How many times has Messi won the Ballon d'Or?
How many times has Messi won the Ballon d'Or?
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How many La Liga titles has Messi won with Barcelona?
How many La Liga titles has Messi won with Barcelona?
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How many World Cups has Messi represented Argentina in?
How many World Cups has Messi represented Argentina in?
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What is Messi known for in his style of play?
What is Messi known for in his style of play?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Career
- Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina
- Started playing football at a young age with his brothers
- Joined Newell's Old Boys at the age of 8
Club Career
- Joined FC Barcelona's youth academy at the age of 13
- Made professional debut for Barcelona in 2004 at the age of 17
- Has played for Barcelona for over 15 years, winning numerous titles including:
- 10 La Liga titles
- 4 UEFA Champions League titles
- 7 Copa del Rey titles
International Career
- Made debut for Argentina in 2005 at the age of 18
- Represented Argentina in 4 World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018)
- Led Argentina to the finals of the 2014 World Cup
- Won the Golden Ball award in the 2014 World Cup
Individual Awards and Accolades
- Won the Ballon d'Or a record-breaking 7 times (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019)
- Won the FIFA World Player of the Year 4 times (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
- Holds the record for most goals scored in La Liga (474 goals)
Style of Play and Impact
- Known for his exceptional dribbling skills, speed, and goal-scoring ability
- Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona
- Has been named the UEFA Best Player in Europe 3 times (2011, 2015, 2020)
Early Life and Career
- Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina
- Started playing football at a young age with his brothers
- Joined Newell's Old Boys at the age of 8
Club Career
- Joined FC Barcelona's youth academy at the age of 13
- Made professional debut for Barcelona in 2004 at the age of 17
- Won numerous titles with Barcelona, including:
- 10 La Liga titles
- 4 UEFA Champions League titles
- 7 Copa del Rey titles
International Career
- Made debut for Argentina in 2005 at the age of 18
- Represented Argentina in 4 World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018)
- Led Argentina to the finals of the 2014 World Cup
- Won the Golden Ball award in the 2014 World Cup
Individual Awards and Accolades
- Won the Ballon d'Or a record-breaking 7 times (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019)
- Won the FIFA World Player of the Year 4 times (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
- Holds the record for most goals scored in La Liga (474 goals)
Style of Play and Impact
- Known for exceptional dribbling skills, speed, and goal-scoring ability
- Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona
- Named the UEFA Best Player in Europe 3 times (2011, 2015, 2020)
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This quiz is about the early life and football career of Lionel Messi, including his childhood, club career, and achievements.
