FIFA+ pays tribute to Lionel Messi with trivia, stats, quotes and golazos after he inspired Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory.
- Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to glory in an amazing Qatar 2022 final
- We pay tribute with quotes, stats, trivia and best moments
Lionel Messi, for many the greatest footballer in history, has finally got his hands on the FIFA World Cup™ trophy – and following one of the finest individual campaigns in the competition’s history. The 35-year-old provided seven goals and three assists, and broke multiple records, as Argentina conquered the sport for the first time in 32 years.
Did you know?
Diego Maradona and Messi both made their Argentina debuts against Hungary, coming off the bench in the 62nd and 63rd minutes respectively. ‘La Pulga Atomica’ was sent off just two minutes into his bow.
When Messi first scored for Argentina…
- Twitter and iPhones didn’t exist. Facebook was effectively only accessible to North American students.
- The Big Bang Theory, Ugly Betty, Dexter and Keeping Up with the Kardashians had yet to hit TV screens.
Source: Fifa