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