Messi is definitely one of the football legends nowadays. Here are some facts of his career, which are quite remarkable - take a look at our list:
1. Argentina vs. Venezuela (2009)
The challenge of the qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup, the year between Venezuela and Argentina`s Lionel Messi`s first touch to the legendary 'number 10`. Even more curiously, the coach of the 'Gauchos` was Diego Armando Maradona, a player who wore that number in the 80s and 90s of the 20th century. Argentina won with 4:0, while Messi scored the first shot in the game.
2. The Mondial in South Africa (2010)
Messi was the star of Argentina in the World Cup in 2010 in South Africa. All eyes are staring at the 'Flea` and 'blue-white` were one of the favorites for the trophy. The Mondial, however, was not successful on a personal level for Messi. Argentina dropped off after a nightmarish 0:4 by Germany, and Lionel failed to score in any of the meetings of his team.
3. Messi missed the Copa America at home (2011)
In 2011, Argentina was the host of the 43rd Edition of the Copa America. Most analysts predict the long-awaited triumph of Messi with Argentina`s team. But a new failure came. The team of Sergio Batista was removed from the team of Uruguay on penalties and Messi had 3 assists and a single goal.
4. The captaincy
With the arrival of Alejandro Sabea of the coaching post, Messi received the captaincy. It gives even more confidence to the player, who made a remarkable year, with Argentina and Barcelona. He finished the year with 12 hits to the national Jersey, scored in 9 games.
5. World Cup 2014
The Mondial in Brazil was perhaps the penultimate chance for Messi to win the World Cup. Realizing that, from the outset, the captain led his ship forward. In the group stage of the tournament, Messi scored four of the six hits for his team. Argentina reached the final from football betting picks but lost in a penalty shootout by Germany.
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