Lionel Messi (Lionel Andres)

Born on June 24th, 1987, a famous Argentine footballer, is now a Barcelona striker and an Argentine international. He is known to the public as the "New diego maradona". On February 22, 2009, Messi led Barcelona to win the La Liga championship, the King's Cup and the European Champions Cup in 2008-09, and beat Cristiano Ronaldo to win the 2009 World Player of the Year. 20 10 in June, Messi represented Argentina in the 20 10 World Cup in South Africa.

Chinese name: Leo Andreas Messi

Lionel Andrés Messi Mbth

Alias: Leo, little flea

Nationality: Argentina

Place of birth: Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

Date of birth:1June 24th, 987.

Height: 169cm

Weight: 64kg

Sports: football

Sports team: Barcelona

Main awards:

2009 Golden Globe Award

In 2008, he won the second place of World Footballer of the Year.

08/09 Spanish King's Cup Golden Boot Award

08/09 Champions League Golden Boot Award

FIFA World Player of the Year 2009

Location: right front; Front waist; Left front; Shadow shooter

Overview:

Messi (1June 24, 987-), an Argentine footballer, now plays for Barcelona Club of the Spanish Football League, with a right wing, and is also an active international in Argentina. Messi is called "the new diego maradona", and he has become one of the most outstanding football players in the world with his excellent footwork and breakthrough ability. Messi led the team to win the La Liga championship, the King's Cup and the Champions League in 2008-2009, which made Spain win the unprecedented triple crown. In July, 2009, Messi signed a new contract with the club, which greatly increased the salary and liquidated damages to 300 million euros on the basis of the terms in September, 2005.

Technical features:

Messi is not tall. Heading is not his best way to score goals (although he scored a goal with a header in the 2009 Champions League final). His favorite position is not the center, but a winger or a swimming second striker who can take the ball to the restricted area.

Messi's ball sense and footwork skills are excellent. When dribbling, the ball seems to stick to his foot, and it is difficult for the opponent to break the ball from his foot.

Messi's most feared weapon is dribbling. His outstanding ball sense, speed, explosive power and balance ability combine to form the most terrible dribbling machine. He can find the possibility of a breakthrough in the narrowest space. In today's football, Messi may be the first person in this field.

Although he is more used to playing wingers (mostly on the right), Messi scored more goals than many centers. In the 2008-09 season, he scored 38 goals in all competitions throughout the year, which is one of the most important goals for Barcelona.

Professional experience:

1. The first club: Grandoli, Argentina

2. Performance in Barcelona B team: 335 points in 30 games.

3. First appearance for the first team of Barcelona: 2003 165438+ 10/7, Porto vs Barcelona 15 minutes.

4. La Liga made his debut for Barcelona: June 65438+1October 65438+June 2004 Spanish vs Barcelona.

5. The first goal of Barcelona in La Liga: On May 2, 2005, Barcelona in La Liga vs. albacete scored two goals in the 88th minute, and the first goal was misjudged.

Argentina's first match: Argentina vs Paraguay (U20) in June 2004.

7. First champion won on behalf of Argentina: World Youth Championship in June 2005.

8. First selected for the adult national team: Argentina vs Hungary friendly match on August 4, 2005.

9. The fastest red card record in Argentine history: Messi, 43 seconds.

10. The first real adult national team match: Argentina vs Paraguay on September 3, 2005, 8 minutes.

1 1. Obtained Spanish passport: September 25th, 2005.

12. European Golden Boy Award: 2005

13. First serious injury in my career: March 7, 2006 (05-06 Champions League 1/8 Final Chelsea VS Barcelona)

14. the first goal of the world cup: Argentina vs Serbia and Montenegro

15. The youngest goalscorer in the 2006 World Cup and the sixth youngest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup.

16. The first hat trick of his career: March 2007 10, Barcelona vs Real Madrid (the youngest player in Barcelona to score a hat trick in the national derby).

17. goal of the century: April 2007 18, king's cup Barcelona vs getafe.

18. Hand of God: La Liga Barcelona vs Spain on June 9, 2007.

19. First participation in the Copa America: Venezuela (runner-up) in 2007.

20. First Olympic Games: China won the championship in 2008.

National team career

In June 2004, Messi made his first appearance for the Argentine national team and made his debut in the U20 match against Paraguay. Argentina won the World Youth Championship in 2005, and Messi won the Golden Globe Award and the Golden Boot Award.

On August 17, 2005, Messi made his debut in the match between Argentina and Hungary. He came off the bench in the 63rd minute and was sent off in the 65th minute for elbowing his opponent. Messi made his debut again in the World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on September 3rd. He said, "This is a debut, because the first time is a bit short."

Messi made his first start against Peru in Argentina, and against Venezuela on March 28th, 2009, Messi put on the Argentina 10 jersey for the first time, which was the first official game after diego maradona became the coach of Argentina. The team won 4-0 and Messi scored the first goal.

Messi was not fully reused in the 2006 World Cup. He didn't get a chance to play in his first game in C? te d 'Ivoire. In the second match against Serbia and Montenegro, he replaced maxi rodriguez in the 74th minute and became the youngest player to represent Argentina in the World Cup. He scored a goal in that game. In the final round of the group match against the Netherlands, Messi started but did not play. In the knockout stage, I came off the bench against Mexico (84th minute), but I didn't get a chance to play against Germany.

After experiencing the disappointment of the World Cup, Messi approached the first national team honor in the Copa America in 2007, but finally only won the runner-up. Messi won the gold medal with Argentina in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and Di Maria's winning goal in the final came from his assist. Messi did not perform well in the World Cup qualifiers in South Africa, but Argentina finally ventured to advance, which allowed the new world footballer to retain the opportunity to prove himself in the World Cup finals.

The performance of the World Cup in South Africa

group match

June 12 Argentina 1:0 Nigeria

June 12, World Cup Group B 1 round, with Heinze's header, Argentina 1 beat Nigeria by 3 points.

Messi showed his temperament as the new king of Argentina in the first game of the World Cup.

In the game, Messi's activities in the frontcourt greatly involved the strength of Nigeria's counterattack, and Messi was gradually integrating into Argentina and gradually finding his feelings.

This game makes people believe that Messi can lead Argentina further and complete the qualitative change from superstar to king of the ball. As diego maradona said before the game: "Messi is like me in the 1986 World Cup, and he is even better than me."

June 17 Argentina 4: 1 Korea

On June 17, the first match of the second round of World Cup Group B was held at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. Argentina beat South Korea 4-/kloc-0. In the first half, Messi's free kick caused Park Chuyong's own goal, Samuel left because of injury, Higuain headed the ball to expand the score, and Li Qinglong seized Demichelis's mistake and pulled back one point. In the second half, Gutierrez got a yellow card and missed the next round. Yang Jixun missed a golden opportunity. Since then, Messi hit the post, and Higuain made up the shot, replacing aguero and assisting Higuain to complete the hat trick.

Messi's performance in the game was obviously better than that in the first game. Breakthrough with the ball, passing and shooting are extremely threatening. He contributed two indirect assists in this game, but unfortunately he still lacked the luck to score. He still didn't score.

Regarding the game, Messi mentioned that he was glad that the team won. "Although I haven't scored yet, it will come and we will achieve the established tactical goals."

June 23rd Argentina 2-0 Greece.

On June 23rd, the final round of World Cup Group B, 1 was played at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Boguani. Argentina beat Greece 2-0 and advanced to the first place with a total victory, while Greece was eliminated in the third place. In the second half of the second half, central defender Demichelis broke the deadlock, and Argentine first captain Messi hit the post, which was his second round in a row. Since then, he shot the goalkeeper and replaced Palermo as a "madman" to seal the victory.

Messi will celebrate his 23rd birthday on the 24th of this month, becoming the youngest captain in the history of Argentina's national team. Previously, this record was held by Daniele Passareira, who is currently the president of Riverbed Club. He was only 25 years old when he was captain of the Argentine team on 1978. Became the youngest captain in Argentine history on the eve of his birthday.

Messi didn't score in three World Cup group matches, but he did quite well. He not only attracted the opponent's defense, but also created many goals for his teammates. Being the youngest captain in Argentine history and leading his team to the World Cup in South Africa 16 is undoubtedly the best gift Messi got on his 23rd birthday.