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Happy Birthday Lionel Messi: Top 10 Achievements Of Argentine Footballer - In Pics

Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, is celebrating his 36th birthday. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has mesmerized the world with his incredible skill, vision, and goal-scoring prowess. Over the course of his illustrious career, he has achieved numerous remarkable feats that have solidified his status as a true football icon.

Winning the FIFA World Cup

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Winning the FIFA World Cup

Messi led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, securing the most coveted title in football and settling the debate about the greatest of all time.  

Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner

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Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner

Messi has won the prestigious Ballon d'Or award a record seven times, solidifying his status as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.  

Laureus Award for Best Sportsman of the Year

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Laureus Award for Best Sportsman of the Year

He became the first footballer to receive the Laureus Award for Best Sportsman of the Year, further recognizing his exceptional talent and impact on the game.  

Winning multiple domestic titles with Barcelona

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Winning multiple domestic titles with Barcelona

Messi won 10 La Liga titles, four UEFA Champions League titles, seven Copa del Rey titles, three FIFA Club World Cup trophies, and three UEFA Super Cup titles during his time with Barcelona.  

Six-time European Golden Shoe winner

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Six-time European Golden Shoe winner:

Messi has been awarded the European Golden Shoe six times, which is given to the top goal scorer in European leagues.  

Leading Argentina to victory in the 2005 U-20 World Cup

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Leading Argentina to victory in the 2005 U-20 World Cup

At the age of 18, Messi played a crucial role in helping Argentina win the U-20 World Cup, scoring key goals and earning the MVP Golden Ball award.  

Olympic gold medal

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Olympic gold medal

Messi won a gold medal with Argentina in men's football at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, showcasing his versatility and success on the international stage.  

FIFA World Cup Golden Ball

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FIFA World Cup Golden Ball

In the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Messi received the Golden Ball award for his outstanding performances, even though Argentina finished as runners-up to Germany.  

All-time top scorer for Argentina

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All-time top scorer for Argentina

Messi is the highest-scoring player in the history of South American national teams, with 96 goals from 171 appearances for Argentina.  

Record-breaking individual achievements

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Record-breaking individual achievements

Messi holds numerous individual records, including the most goals scored in a calendar year (91 goals in 2012) and the most hat-tricks in La Liga (36 hat-tricks as of 2021).

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