Messi

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  1. 2. The name of Barcelona's home stadium where Messi played for many years.
  2. 4. The TV network that broadcasts La Liga matches in the United States, where Messi's games were widely watched.
  3. 5. The sports brand with a long-standing endorsement deal with Lionel Messi for his football boots.
  4. 8. The Argentine club Messi played for in his youth before joining Barcelona.
  5. 9. The award given to La Liga's top goal scorer each season.
  6. 11. The name of Messi's eldest son.
  7. 12. Messi's dominant foot for shooting.
  8. 13. The name of Messi's wife.
  9. 15. The skill Messi is renowned for, often weaving through defenders with ease.
  10. 17. The role Messi is often described as, due to his ability to create scoring opportunities for teammates.
  11. 19. The player whose record for the most goals scored in El Clasico matches Messi surpassed in 2021.
  12. 20. The number of Ballon d'Or awards Messi has won.
  13. 22. The birthplace of Lionel Messi.
  14. 26. The color of the trophy given to the best player of the FIFA World Cup.
  15. 27. The country Messi represents in international football.
  16. 28. The legendary footballer who has been an inspiration to Messi.
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  1. 1. The award given to Europe's leading goal scorer in domestic league matches each season.
  2. 2. The trophy Messi won with Argentina in 2021, his first major international title.
  3. 3. The club Messi left Barcelona to join.
  4. 6. The prestigious individual award Messi won for the first time in 2009.
  5. 7. The position Messi primarily plays on the field.
  6. 10. The term used for scoring three goals in a single match.
  7. 12. Messi's nickname, which means "The Flea" in Spanish.
  8. 14. The host country for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
  9. 16. The club Messi joined at the age of 13.
  10. 18. The traditional Argentine drink often associated with Messi.
  11. 21. The Argentine club Messi supported as a boy, despite later joining their local rivals.
  12. 23. The foot Messi used to score his first senior team goal for Barcelona.
  13. 24. The Latin motto for the Olympics, where Messi won a gold medal with Argentina in 2008.
  14. 25. The name of Real Madrid's stadium, where Messi has often played against his arch-rivals.