Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi (Spanish pronunciation: [ljoˈnel anˈdɾes ˈmesi]) (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine footballer. He plays for Barcelona as a forward. He also has Spanish citizenship, meaning he can play forSpain. Messi is widely considered by many experts and critics as one of the best footballplayers of all time. Messi has 10 Ballon d'Orawards. Messi was awarded FIFA World Player of the Year in 2009. His playing style and skills are very similar to legend Diego Maradona. There is much competition between him and Portuguese footballerCristiano Ronaldo because of their similar skill levels.
Лионе́ль Андре́с Ме́сси (исп. Lionel Andrés Messi; род. 24 июня 1987, Росарио,Аргентина)— аргентинскийфутболист, нападающий футбольного клуба «Барселона», с 2011 года — капитан национальной сборной Аргентины[9]. Лучший бомбардир в истории «Барселоны» и сборной Аргентины. Считается одним из лучших футболистов современности и одним из лучшиx игроков всеx времён