Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, which he captains, and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and being named the world's best player by FIFA eight times. He was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year in 2020 and 2023, and was named the All Time Men's World Best Player by the IFFHS in 2025. He was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2011, 2012, and 2023.
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