Messi
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International Career with Argentina
Messi has had a long and impactful career with the Argentina national team, participating in multiple FIFA World Cups and Copa América tournaments. He is Argentina’s all-time top scorer and playmaker, making significant contributions to the team’s success, including winning the Copa América in 2021. In that tournament, he recorded 4 goals and 5 assists, arguably his most successful international campaign.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 24 Jun, 1987
- Age
- 32 yrs
- Occupations
- Association football player
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- Citizenship
- Argentina
Spain
Italy - Birth Place
- Rosario
- residence
- Rosario
Barcelona - Gender
- Male
- Description
- Argentine association football player
- Spouse
- Antonella Roccuzzo [M. 2017]
- Net Worth 2021
- 600 million
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Individual Accolades
Widely acknowledged for his extraordinary talent, Messi has won the FIFA Ballon d'Or a record seven times, surpassing the previously mentioned five titles. He was also the first player to win the European Golden Shoe three times—and went on to win it six times in total as Europe's top goal scorer.
His style of play and consistent performance have earned him praise from players, coaches, and commentators, with many considering him the greatest footballer of all time.
Personal Life and Net Worth
Messi maintains a close relationship with his family, many of whom are involved in managing his career. His father, Jorge, acts as his agent, while his brother Rodrigo oversees his publicity and schedule.
He has been in a long-term relationship with Antonela Roccuzzo, who also hails from Rosario. The couple has two sons: Thiago, born in 2012, and Mateo, born in 2015. They later welcomed a third son, Ciro, in 2018.
As of recent estimates, Messi's net worth stands at approximately 280 million dollars, derived largely from his football career, endorsements, and sponsorships.
