My career in pictures… Lionel Messi

By Steve Morris on January 11, 2011 - 55 views

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16th November 2003: Messi is an integral part of Barcelona youth team until his professional debut at just 16-years-old.

18th April 2007: Messi scores a famous goal against Getafe in the Copa del Ray.

2nd May 2009: Messi nets a brace in a 6-2 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

27th May 2009: The Argentine helps Barcelona to the treble, scoring the second goal against Manchester United in the Champions League final.

21st December 2009: Messi is announced Fifa World Player of the Year.

6th April 2010: Messi grabs all four goals in a 4-1 win over Arsenal in the Champions League quater-final second leg.

3rd July 2010: Argentina drop out of the World Cup in a 4-0 defeat to Germany.

29th November 2010: Despite not scoring, Messi helps Barcelona to a 5-0 win in El Clasico.

10th January 2011: Lionel Messi beats team-mates Andres Iniesta and Xavi to his second Ballon d’Or award