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Messi was arrested off the football pitch in July 2016 after a Barcelona court found him and his father guilty of three tax fraud charges. During the four-day trial, Messi and his father argued that they had not broken any laws and were unaware of tax fraud. He received a 21-month sentence, nevertheless. According to Spanish legislation, Messi and his father would have to pay a fine of 2 million euros if the charges were suspended within two years instead of going to jail. Newell's Old Boys youth coach Adrián Coria shares his first impression of the 12-year-old Messi. [15] In July 2016 he was convicted of tax fraud and sentenced to spend 21 months in prison. Messi was also fined two million Euros. [22] Messi never went to prison, and the problem was be solved with probation. He told the court he "only played football" and didn't know anything because he left his money problems to be dealt with by his father, Jorge Messi. [23] Club career statistics [ change | change source ] As of 23 June 2020 Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Messi Wins Sixth Pichichi Trophy, Extends Lead in European Golden Boot Race”. Sports Illustrated, 19 May 2019 Messi had a total of 49 goals scored during the 2009 campaign. One of Maradona's admirers of Messi exclaimed, "I see myself in Messi." Messi created history by scoring 200 La Liga goals at the age of just 25. He also made history by being the first football player to win the Tea Drinks award twice in a row. Lionel Messi makes his FC Barcelona Debut.FIFA FIFPro World11". FIFA. 24 October 2017. Archived from the original on 14 April 2018 . Retrieved 24 October 2017. Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano (best player in Spain): 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 [41] Other honours include four Champions League triumphs, 11 top-flight titles and Copa America glory in 2021. The World Cup is the only glaring omission.
After four largely injury-free seasons, the muscular injuries that had previously plagued Messi reoccurred. After he suffered a hamstring strain on 2 April, during the first quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), his appearances became sporadic. In the second leg against PSG, with an underperforming Barcelona down a goal, Messi came off the bench in the second half and within nine minutes helped create their game-tying goal, which allowed them to progress to the semi-finals. Still unfit, he proved ineffective during the first leg against Bayern Munich and was unable to play at all during the second, as Barcelona were defeated 7–0 on aggregate by the eventual champions. [151] These matches gave credence to the notion of Messidependencia, Barcelona's perceived tactical and psychological dependence on their star player. [151] Messi during a game against Almería in 2014 Messi opened the 2017–18 season by converting a penalty in Barcelona's 1–3 first leg home defeat to Real Madrid in Supercopa de España. [224] Thereby, Messi also extended his El Clásico goalscoring record with the goal being his 24th official and 25th overall. [225]Every year, Messi's performance improved. His outstanding performance during the 2008-09 season helped Barcelona win various titles for the third time. Messi's name is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most goals scored in a year in 2012 that year; he scored 91 goals. He broke the record held by legendary German player Gerd Muller. In 1972, Muller made a record mark by tallying 85 goals in a calendar year. Messi scored his 200th La Liga goal at the young age of 25, becoming him the youngest player to do so. He broke a milestone by becoming the first player to get four FIFA Awards in a row. Messi made his MLS debut on 26 August, coming on as a substitute in the 60th minute, scoring a late goal in a 2–0 away win against New York Red Bulls, which put an end to Inter's eleven-match league winless streak. [376] Messi's first goal in the regular season earned him Goal of the Matchday with 89.7% of the vote. [377] On 30 October, following his World Cup win with Argentina and Ligue 1 trophy with PSG, Messi was awarded a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or. [378] International career 2004–2005: success at youth level Leo Messi wins his seventh Pichichi, a LaLiga record". FC Barcelona. 19 July 2020 . Retrieved 19 July 2020. Lionel Messi married his childhood sweetheart, and the photos are stunning". For The Win. 2017-07-01 . Retrieved 2018-03-30.
The MARCA 2019 football awards: Messi collects sixth Pichichi". Marca. 2019-12-16 . Retrieved 2020-12-29. At 16 years, four months, and 23 days old, Messi made his first team debut when he came on in the 75th minute during a friendly against José Mourinho's Porto on 16 November 2003. [22] [35] His performance, creating two chances and a shot on goal, impressed the technical staff, and he subsequently began training daily with the club's reserve side, Barcelona B, as well as weekly with the first team. [36] After his first training session with the senior squad, Barça's new star player, Ronaldinho, told his teammates that he believed the 16-year-old would become an even better player than himself. [37] Ronaldinho soon befriended Messi, whom he called "little brother", which greatly eased his transition into the first team. [38] [39] Messi playing against Málaga in 2005 La Liga Best Forward: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16 [37] [38] [39] [40]Messi, Neuer Heralded as Brazil 2014's Best". FIFA. 13 July 2014. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018 . Retrieved 27 August 2015. Before leaving the club in 2021, Messi helped Barcelona win 10 La Liga titles, four Champions League trophies, seven Copas del Rey and eight Spanish super cups. Messi's family had to split for him to stay in Barcelona Messi with his brother Rodrigo, sister Maria Sol, father Jorge, mother Celia, nephew Tomas and brother Matias in 2003 Messi joined Barcelona's academy, La Masia, when he was 13. This was the footballing school of excellence that produced players like Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique and Cesc Fabregas. Jumping to 2021 with the new coach, Lionel Scaloni, Argentina won the Copa America in June. With Dimaria's goal in the 11th minute, they beat Brazil 1-0 in their home ground. Which was one of the main reasons for Messi winning the Ballon dO'r for the record 7th time and counting.
After a slow start to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he helped Argentina qualify to the next round of the competition by scoring the first goal in the 2-1 win over Nigeria. Otero, Paul M. (12 November 2013). "Palmarés de un Genio: El Coleccionista de Trofeos"[Honours of a Genius: The Collector of Trophies]. Marca (in Spanish). Spain. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019 . Retrieved 13 September 2015.La selección catalana pierde ante Argentina (0–1) en un partido marcado por la política". El Mundo (in Spanish). 24 May 2008. Archived from the original on 27 May 2008. DE GEA, KANTE AND MBAPPE IN WORLD 11". FIFPro World Players' Union. 24 September 2018. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019 . Retrieved 25 September 2018.
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