the entire history of Lionel Messi, i guess

[@itzhalf]

i will feel bad for future generations who don’t get to grow up with Messi, such an incredible player

[@Vizeh]

Same honestly, lived through the best era’s in football history

[@Andrei_772]

Same man,it was so good watching both of them,and if I have kids and they're interested in football,I will definitely tell them about this amazing era

[@12Jakeyboy]

I feel bad for future generations who will watch this video interested in Messi's career and are just repeteadly getting pelted with "you already know what happened", like... what if they don't?

[@Pintkonan]

i was born in 1982 and when i was old enough to be interested in fottball it was too late to grasp anything worth of note of diego ( my first scentient memories are of the world cup in 1994 and my fathers ramblings about diego in the 1990 final - we are germans). my father always told me about him. i can tell you it was even better joining messi on his journey when i was a grown up, because you have a certain distance to things and see things more clearly. and i tell you something else: its inherent to human nature that records are meant to be broken. records are like mountains, they are there to be beaten. if i asked my father, would you have thought that there woudve been a better player than maradona, surely he would have said no. yet time prooved him wrong. time will proove those wrong, too, that believe messi is the pinnacle of what can be seen ( although as of now, he ofc is). its inevtibale. and we ( or me ^^) should hope that we live long enough to see the new throne inheritor play the beautiful game, its nothing to be afraid of. it took 40 years to beat gerd müllers rekord, as of now, im full of hope that i see the new throne inheritor xD

[@SamanyuPochanapeddi]

Facts! I've been feeling the same

[@Jeff_2x]

I truly believe no football player will be able to replicate Messi's 2011/12 season. 73 goals and 30 assists is absolute INSANITY

[@Vizeh]

Genuinely insanity, non stop goals is crazy but to also provide at same time will never be done again

[@footballlover5193]

32 assists

[@mexican8485]

I feel like somone will the games evolving to benefit the forward plus they add more and more games every5 years but no player will hit the level messi has and be so much better than the rest

[@shaquillethomas1544]

​@@mexican8485nope you cant add more Club games, you have have to win certain trophies to play other competitions to play more games

[@shaquillethomas1544]

​@@mexican8485no one will reach that level no one

[@LNLBD]

The greatest sportsman I've seen my entire life, I have no doubt. The only one I've witnessed doing quite literally impossible things. Add to that his fairy tale career and personal life, straight out of a movie script, and you have a Disney character in the real world. Messi is unbelievable.

[@Vizeh]

I love that mate!

[@Pintkonan]

yeah, i agree. the impossibilty standards have changed a lot over the past 15 years xD

[@finnb2318]

It‘s an even better story than Brady. The world cup alone is a movie script. But if it were a movie, audiences would hate it because it‘s so cliched.

[@ModernFootball866]

*Messi from the 11/12 season until 13.01.2013:* *vs top 3 league teams:* 6 games | 11 g/a | 1,83 g/a p90 Without penalties:11 g/a | 1,83 g/a p90 4,83 successful dribbles p90 + 1 non-opta assist *vs top 4 league teams:* 9 games | 19 g/a | 2,11 g/a p90 Without penalties:17 g/a | 1,89 g/a p90 4,33 successful dribbles p90 + 1 non-opta assist *vs top 5 league teams:* 12 games | 24 g/a | 2,00 g/a p90 Without penalties:22 g/a | 1,83g/a p90 4,92 successful dribbles p90 + 2 non-opta assists *vs top 6 league teams:* 15 games | 31 g/a | 2,07 g/a p90 Without penalties:28 g/a | 1,87g/a p90 5,00 successful dribbles p90 + 2 non-opta assists *vs top 7 league teams:* 18 games | 38 g/a | 2,11 g/a p90 Without penalties:35 g/a | 1,94 g/a p90 4,94 successful dribbles p90 + 2 non-opta assists *vs top 8 league teams:* 21 games | 45 g/a | 2,14 g/a p90 Without penalties:41 g/a | 1,95 g/a p90 5,00 successful dribbles p90 + 3 non-opta assists *Finals:* 7 games | 12 g/a | 1,71 g/a p90 Without penalties:11 g/a | 1,57 g/a p90 *UCL group:* 10,31 games | 17 g/a | 1,65 g/a p90 Without penalties: 15 g/a | 1,45 g/a p90 2,81 successful dribbles p90 + 1 non-opta assist *UCL knockouts:* 6 games | 10 g/a | 1,67 g/a p90 Without penalties: 8 g/a | 1,33 g/a p90 4,00 successful dribbles p90 + 1 non-opta assist *vs top 5 nations:* 2 games | 4 g/a | 2,00 g/a p90 Without penalties: 4 g/a | 2,00 g/a p90 *vs top 10 nations:* 3 games | 6 g/a | 2,00 g/a p90 Without penalties: 6 g/a | 2,00 g/a p90 *vs top 20 nations:* 6 games | 12 g/a | 2,00 g/a p90 Without penalties:11 g/a | 1,83 g/a p90 *vs top 30 nations:* 8 games | 14 g/a | 1,75 g/a p90 Without penalties:13 g/a | 1,63 g/a p90 *El Clasicos:* 9 games | 12 g/a | 1,33 g/a p90 Without penalties:11 g/a | 1,22 g/a p90 5,33 successful dribbles p90 (league) *All these games combined:* 53,31 games | 97 g/a | 1,82 g/a p90 Without penalties:87 g/a | 1,63 g/a p90 + 5 non-opta assists

[@kabir4892]

we'll never see a player like Messi again the greatest of all time.

[@Vizeh]

I agree to that 100%

[@steelblue0]

yep, messi is the GOAT 🐐 🇦🇷

[@thelocalg525]

A

[@justaguywhoissleepdeprived6381]

no player like messi sounds pretty boring ngl Feel like every era needs to have that one magical breed of player

[@drakewasaloverboy]

@@justaguywhoissleepdeprived6381i hope the next magical player will be lamine yamal or bellingham but nobody will be as good as messi.

[@TheJourneysofPandaMan]

Messi is the reason I love football. I’m from America and football was never around me much but when I watch Messi play I fell in love. The first goal I watched live was a Messi goal and I was astonished. Truly the goat. Cherish him while we have him

[@Vizeh]

A lot feel the same!🇦🇷🐐

[@Darko_Boi]

watch ronaldinho! he was much more magical back in the day. or even younger ronaldo. (also maybe search up what both did for their country, as one completely carried their country)

[@khif2291]

@@Darko_Boi world cup 2022 messi champion and ronaldo no

[@jany._.7558]

@@khif2291 this isn't a comparison please...

[@lucylu184]

@@jany._.7558 well he didn't bring up the comparison in the first place

[@giovannidipierfrancescodim3058]

We treated him so so bad in Argentina, my heart breaks everytime i remember about those 2014-2019 years man. We really don't deserve him

[@Fachhhi]

Speak for yourself. Some of us supported him the entire time

[@limdoo6473]

Messi’s first ligue 1 season was shocking for those who either didn’t watch the games or only looked at the goal contributions stats. The guy played like a midfielder in that system. Yes it wasn’t his best season but in terms of football he was still performing at a top level

[@leoleandro2605]

And he hit the woodwork A LOT of times, it was very unlucky really

[@briangomez9119]

Messi after a WC (06/07, 10/11, 14/15, 18/19) was always crazy for some reason. It was amazing to watch him each time and get surprised again and again. P.S. - Imagine 2 World Cups and 3-4 Copa Americas..Sheesh

[@nikosofidemporas]

The "failures" in the WC drove him probably. Because the only time he was better before the WC and went on a bit of a slump after it was in 2022 in which he won.

[@Vizeh]

It’s almost like he had a point to prove each time, it’s crazy

[@Darko_Boi]

honestly... i thought he'd have more major international trophies. im not disappointed though! i thought he'd have 5-3 major international titles since he played for argentina. (someone else played for portugal and won every title, which i think is amazing.) EDIT: i realized this seems like a hate comment. it really isnt.

[@NJ-jc9iq]

@@Darko_Boi Who won every title with Portugal, they've never won the World Cup?

[@Darko_Boi]

​@@NJ-jc9iqcristiano ronaldo, ever heard of him? he was the carrier of portugal after Eusebio. portugal wouldnt be top 15 without him im sure. he's arguably the greatest player of all time, and no one could compare to his international career besides Pele or Maradona.

[@fivestarman5130]

Messi obviously played at the top level for insane amount of time but I feel for kids growing up now who aren't old enough to remember Messi from 2008-2012 I've never seen a player who just seemed completely unstoppable. I mean he was geniuenly terrifying. The best defenders in the world had no idea how to deal with him because he was too fast and agile due to his low centre of gravity while having incredible upper body strength which made it difficult for defenders to physically overpower him as well He could singlehandedly dribble past an entire defense and score while making it look effortless and if he wasn't doing that then he was creating a chance out of literally nothing

[@Vizeh]

Mbappe is unbelievable but no one even comes close to Leo

[@LILBLUEHATTS]

Cristano is at his level

[@9teen9Dee]

​@CHELSEA20-21UClCHAMPIONS correction cr7 can keep up with numbers but not even close to what Leo is as a complete attacking footballer. Cr7 is a monster but he doesn't even come close to Messis gameplay

[@Crazycreeper349]

@@LILBLUEHATTSnot at all Messi is thousands of miles clear off Ronaldo

[@endreszentgyorgyi5270]

I was born in 2004 and ever since i’ve known of football (since 2010) he has been the best player in the world. Him and Ronaldo have been on a completely different level for my entire life. It’s so sad that he’s not in europe anymore, but it’s completely understandable. It will be a terrible day when he retires, however he has nothing to prove, he’s won everything there is to win.

[@ainanzahid4481]

I want to point out a few notes - Messi got ballon dor on the 2019 because this was the picture then - Van Dijk himself said messi should win it, along with Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool. You’re missing out that Messi won because he was phenomenal, uplifting a weakened barca team by himself And in 2021 the picture wasnt that he peformed bad in PSG, but the reason was he was phenomenal in Copa America, in the chart of stats I remember seeing messi top in all of the stats, search it up

[@josephm3966]

That leveridge would not be applied to other players which proves the Ballon is bias

[@ainanzahid4481]

@@josephm3966 the ballon dor is kinda created that way, one criteria of three total criterias of deciding the winner of ballon dor is the “player career”, and none can beat messi in that so, it’s kinda bias but it’s kinda not you know. As it is in the criteria of the award

[@daredevil6145]

2021 Ballon Dor reported his stats before Leaving Barcelona : He was top scorer of La Liga, won Copa Del Rey being MVP of Final. And of course Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Winner of Copa America. THATS WHY THE BALLON DOR IN 2021 And also also, Talking about his PSG Stats... thats what made him not being nominated the year later in 2022.

[@ainanzahid4481]

@@daredevil6145agreed

[@amamiyaharuto8407]

Man is top scorer, top assist provider.

[@GeileNudel]

Hopefully this one goes even more viral than the history of the premier league

[@Vizeh]

If that does I’ll send you £5 for a Big Mac meal

[@mich2962]

@@Vizeh i will quote you on that when it happens. trust me.

[@Ananas-280]

@@mich2962 deal, and you'll also get a 5£ mig mac from me You get a big mac, and you'll get a big mac, everybody gets a big mac

[@graymessersmith8098]

@@Vizehcan I have a Burnley kit lad

[@cjc2611]

Messi is bigger than the entire Premier League 😂

[@manuhbk1]

Hey, argentinian here, glad to see you make a video on this man that made me and 45 million more of us so incredibly accomplished. I grew up with him, ever since I was a kid I was watching the beginning of this magician's career, and I swear to you, maybe for some he isn't the best of all time and that may be up for debate (which i think is outrageous but to each their own opinion), but the sense of being able to see something that you can't believe somebody could do with a ball between their two feet is incomparable when I see him play. Some may have better finishing, some may have better passing, some may have better positioning, some may have better free kicks and long shots, some may have better skills, better weak foot, better creativity, but none have all those attributes at almost the fullest as Lionel Messi. You can have Pele, but maybe he wasn't great at assists, you can have Diego but maybe he wasn't a great scorer, you can have CR7 but maybe you don't get that creativity and dribbling. What this guy is, is the epitome of the most complete attacking footballer to have ever graced this sport. The pure pride of being able to say I share the same nationality and colors as this huge sportsman is just something I will take to my grave as a gift for myself. I am more than happy for being able to share the whole journey of the career of this man, who brought me so many tears and so much joy. I love him

[@Vizeh]

That’s incredible, I’m happy that you enjoyed the video and it was something you found meaningful! Thank you for your comment!🇦🇷🐐

[@Kurapadox]

Ronaldo can dribble.

[@All-Outta-Bubblegum]

It's hardly outrageous to suggest he isn't the best player ever when players like Pele and Maradona have existed. It's very arguable that they were better than Messi.

[@alibenamerr]

only when he was young@@Kurapadox

[@cyyyyyyyyy.]

@@All-Outta-Bubblegum you can't compare them. It's different eras of football.

[@dimitrijensk2845]

42:50 he offered to cut his salary in half to stay. Under Spanish law, you cannot go lower than that. He offered to take the absolute minimum he could take in order to stay and it wasn’t enough.

[@kappamania5674]

"Don't write about him, don't try to describe him. Just watch him!" -Pep Guardiola.

[@sadmanathien8776]

As a 90's kid, I had the privilege to follow him throughout his career. He gifted me the feeling of watching a thrilling TV show starring 17 seasons(and contn..)

[@nikosofidemporas]

Same man. What a time. I was lucky to be introduced to Barca through Dinho in 2006 and then I followed the team along with Messi from what feels now as the best era of a team and a player ever. Blessed.

[@Vizeh]

Same mate🇦🇷🐐

[@Lennyraptor13]

Still can't believe Messi almost carried the 2019 Barcelona team to a treble.

[@kylerware1927]

If Barcelona didn’t lose to Liverpool they definitely would’ve won the treble

[@shaquillethomas1544]

That's why messi is the Goat for me,he been carrying that trash Barca for years

[@All-Outta-Bubblegum]

​​​​​@@kylerware1927that Liverpool side were just absolutely phenomenal in the 2nd leg. No player on the planet could have done anything to change that result. It was obvious from the first minute that Liverpool were going to do it. On big European nights playing at Anfield is almost always an insurmountable challenge. The Kop basically wills the ball into the net. Most magical match I have ever watched.

[@Carebearwithfam]

@@All-Outta-Bubblegum Barcelona had chances but it was mostly Coutinho which would never score if we are honest. When he scored against Manchester United in the quater he made guesture against the Camp Nou, which he should never had done. He was in a bad state and probably shouldn't have started. Also no counter attack as Dembele was injured (yeah lol). Great game by Liverpool fired up by Anfield. Deserved it was great at Camp Nou in the first leg

[@captainfalconmain6576]

valverde should be a shame of himself

[@CurranDesigns]

I’m a Ronaldo fan but I love them both! They are both incredible players and I’m so glad I got to watch them in their prime!

[@Vizeh]

I agree, I was a hardcore Ronaldo fan when I was younger but growing up it’s hard to not rethink haha!

[@marukianson5202]

Literally the GOAT in a century hands down.

[@Vizeh]

Forever and always🐐

[@ThurstonCyclist]

I saw Barcelona play a friendly in Seattle in 2009, and every time he got near the ball, there was an electricity going through the whole stadium. The most exciting athlete I've ever seen in person. I saw him again in a competitive match in 2016: the Copa America match against Bolivia (briefly mentioned in the video). And while he didn't start, when he came on as a substitute, that same electric feeling happened.

[@Vizeh]

That feeling and expectation of something crazy is going to happen and seeing it almost each time is beautiful🇦🇷🐐

[@NJ-jc9iq]

Yup, I remember a bunch of kids in my school were missing cuz they were going to the game that day to see Messi at Century Link

[@C-OBrien]

can confirm, watched him play arsenal at the emirates in the CL, the whole stadium held their breath when he got the ball

[@BaileysGT]

Greatest footballer of all time, and its really not even close.

[@Vizeh]

I can agree to that

[@skullxishim]

I woundnt say its not close tho I think he is the GOAT

[@kakun63]

u wathc highlights watch football its not close buddy no one was like him, i dhavent watched pele and maradonna @@skullxishim

[@heyxxstorm-slasherxx1600]

Ronaldo clear

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

@@heyxxstorm-slasherxx1600 This is why Suarez left this degenerate club.

[@gasparumvc3]

Argentine here. I've never doubted Messi and always rooted for him, even when he failed in big moments. He clearly showed in every single moment that what he wanted the most was to win silverware with la albiceleste. Good thing he ended on the highest possible note and made an entire country happy. Love you Lio, forever and ever, the GOAT ❤

[@7Exartive]

i still think 18/19 messi was his best version as a footballer, might not be the best stats wise or trophy wise but my god the way he carried that god awful barca team was mind blowing. thats where he became the best of everything. he perfected dribling at early age, then he perfected his finishing at early 2010s and that year he perfected his playmaking, no scrap that he perfected everything a forward has to offer that season. he was on a mission but sadly his greatest enemy wasnt his opponent rather it was his teammates.

[@All-Outta-Bubblegum]

His biggest enemy wasn't his teammates. It was the big man himself Divock Origi.

[@alierenyondemir8511]

he was like one man army!

[@Noomycorn]

I remember after the first leg of that barca vs liverpool ucl game in 2019, after messi's free kick, my teacher told me to cherish these moments, remember him. As he's the greatest player you'll ever watch. I wasn't massively into football then, but I can tell you now - he was damn right

[@MorganTC]

I'm a Liverpool fan and when I saw the free kick go in, I wasn't upset, just said "yeah fair enough," cause watching Messi that whole game just got me hooked.

[@Jeff_2x]

Never heard of this Lionel Messi guy, hopefully he goes and has a successful career as one of the greatest footballers!

[@franze4]

42:50 messi literally agreed to take a HUGE pay cut but it’s illegal in spain to get over a 50% pay cut so it couldn’t be done…

[@evhbguy]

We need more in depth 'entire history' videos like these.

[@Vizeh]

Will do one on the Champions League soon!

[@mahadmaken6490]

Do one for Ronaldo, the GOAT for alot around the world

[@Mađtästic-i1g]

​@@mahadmaken6490There already is one made by him.😊

[@effello5622]

@@Vizeh WOOO cant wait

[@froggy_6716]

@@mahadmaken6490he already did

[@messibra100]

Phenomenal video about a once-in-a-lifetime sportsman. No one will ever come close to him.

[@Vizeh]

Thank you mate!

[@NJ-jc9iq]

@@Vizeh Bro what a great video, you did a great job with this! However one small thing, I was hoping you would mention the dramatic comeback to the national team after retiring where Argentina was on the brink of not qualifying for the 2018 world cup. Then Messi scored a hattrick against Ecuador in a must win game that allowed them to qualify. I remember the internet went crazy after this.

[@nikosofidemporas]

I will forever be grateful to Ronaldinho and my father that made me a Barca fan mid-2000s and I had the priviledge to follow the best player ever from the start along with the great Barca of 21st century. And in the end, in December 2022 it felt like a part of our lives was completed. Truly an incredible experience.

[@Crazycreeper349]

The greatest player of all time, no one will ever come close to him

[@Vizeh]

🇦🇷🐐

[@RenLikesFries]

🇵🇹🐐 don't forget him!! 🇵🇹🐐🇦🇷🐐 they are both the goats no doubt

[@ronyeeto5068]

As a Messi fan, thank you Viz. This deserves to be more known than the Prem one but what ever happens, this is a vid im proud to watch

[@Vizeh]

Maybe one day, we’ll see haha! Thank you🐐🇦🇷

[@johnreidmusic]

Just one note: there were regulations in place that said a player cannot renew for less than half their salary. Messi agreed to that and they still couldn't afford him. He did what he could.

[@reven06]

Messi was a one-man army during 2018/2019. It was his most complete form, too. His team really let him down.

[@benjaminaraya8073]

32:32 the copa America was held in 2015 and 2016 because while the copa America is every 4 years which is why the next edition after 2011 was 2015, the first copa America was 1916. So since the centennial of the Copa America was in 2016, the copa America was held the year after 2015 for the Copa America centenario.

[@Vizeh]

Ahhhh, that makes much more sense thank you for adding that!

[@ezraezra2928]

Conmebol changed its calendar cycle for the Copa America so that the tournament will be held in the same period as UEFA's European Championship, although for the 2020 one, both tournaments were moved to one year forward due to the pandemic. This means 2024 will be the first time in 8 years that both Euro and Copa America were held in a leap year (Euro in Germany, Copa America in United States of America).

[@curtispatrick6475]

Messi for sure has the greatest story in sports history, honestly it's something you'd only ever see in a movie he truly is the chosen one

[@Emmanuelw2Ms]

Wow, it's like building a team that can create chances for Messi as well as finishing the chances Messi gives you instead of making him do everything in the attack was the solution for Argentina overall & Barca post-2016 when they had Messi in the team all this time 😮

[@XPolarBearyX]

Alr it took me 12 mins but yea: "Messi's career is a testament to greatness, packed with incredible statistics that showcase his unparalleled talent. He has scored over 800 career goals, with an astounding 474 of those coming in La Liga, making him the all-time leading scorer for a single club. In the UEFA Champions League, he has netted 129 goals, placing him among the top scorers in the tournament's history. Alongside his goal-scoring prowess, Messi has also provided more than 350 assists, demonstrating his vision and playmaking ability. His trophy cabinet is just as impressive: 7 Ballon d’Or awards, which recognize him as the world’s best player, 4 Champions League titles, and 10 La Liga championships with Barcelona. In 2011-12, he had a record-breaking season, scoring 73 goals in all competitions-a feat that remains unmatched. After his transition to Paris Saint-Germain, Messi continued to thrive, contributing significantly to the team's success. However, his crowning achievement came when he led Argentina to victory in the 2021 Copa America and finally lifted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, solidifying his status as the greatest of all time. Messi isn’t just a player; he’s an icon who has inspired millions worldwide with his skill, dedication, and sportsmanship. We’ll be celebrating his legacy for generations to come! 🇦🇷⚽🐐"

[@lilmoseyiswhite8690]

He's the greatest and there's no doubt. if you think otherwise, you simply just don't know anything about football. He has been in the top of the world for 18 years without missing a beat and somehow even better every year

[@AKUNJIG]

I'm so glad that Messi had such undying loyalty to Barça. The fear of him Joining Arsenal with Fàbregas would keep me up at night. Inter Miami only won the Leagues Cup. They lost to Houston Dynamo in US Open Cup and Messi didn't play due to a rumored Hamstring tear. Now he will be competing in our version of the Champions League next year so it'll be interesting to watch. Amazing Video man. Learned some things about his life and brought back fond memories of seeing him play. I was told about Messi by an owner at a Local Pizzeria as a Teen who is a big Barça Fan. So I would come there to watch Champions League.

[@Error-zn7ri]

Messi is the best player of all time, the amount of awards he's got he's just amazing.

[@DojoSports1]

Those are gifted to him lol

[@madness1812]

@@DojoSports1 deluded

[@shaquillethomas1544]

​@@DojoSports1same can be said for Ronaldo 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@Jaypc06]

@@DojoSports1golden boot is rigged?

[@captainfalconmain6576]

@@DojoSports1cry you probably jack shit about the rules

[@Gokussj1b]

The fact that all this happened because of a restaurant napkin💀💀💀

[@reax7519]

I do not care what anyone says at this point. No one has ever done even close to what Messi has. With all due respect to Cr7, I don’t think anyone has ever come close to the level of magic Messi put on the pitch. He fulfilled his prophecy and gave the world of football the some of the greatest entertainment it will ever see.

[@elmoquack1877]

was i the only one smiling from ear to ear at 4:48 when he scored and pointed up to his grandma? especially at such a young age.

[@deanslife1]

Remember the name Lionel Messi, because you're going to hear an awful lot more about this special extra-terrestrial in the world of football, some say he's the best there is the best there was and the best there ever will be. What he does on the pitch and how he conducts himself off it is something to be admired. There's been a lot of world class players playing this game but Messi is a step above world class and that's Messi class. I have ADHD and I can lose interest in things even watching football matches but when Messi is playing I'm fully focused..... I've seen some great players but Messi, the way he looks, acts, his height, his voice and most importantly the way he plays football make him such a great person to watch play and do well. I don't think i'm the only one to watch his highlight reels and shed a tear, he is truly incredible, you're just lost for words... Diego Maradonna, George Best, Johan Cruyff, Pele they are all being upstaged by the mercurial talent, the messianic figure struck with afflatus one, Lionel Messi

[@Gia1911Logous]

The entire history of the GOAT 🐐 Great vid man We will never see someone like Messi ever again I'm glad I grew up knowing his greatness

[@urrutiavalen]

32:35 "this was back to back Copa Américas, for some reason" HUGE "Copa América CENTENARIO" banner in the background as he says that

[@RobertoRojas1997]

10:45-11:10 You’re off by a season. His debut was in the 2004-05 season, not 2005-06. Therefore his LaLiga debut was in October 2004 and his first goal was May 2005. So that segment and the U20 World Cup win is the other way around.

[@RaanaGolzar]

His whole life has been a Disney movie the growth hormone deficiency, magically being insanely talented the moment he started playing, from the streets to conquering everything

[@DavidLimofLimReport]

32:35 - 100 year anniversary of the Copa America in 2016 - it was held in the United States. So that's why it was back to back in 2015 and 2016.

[@ezraezra2928]

Conmebol made the permanent changes for the calendar cycle starting in 2020 (later to be held in 2021 due to the pandemic), where it was held in the same period as the UEFA European Championship.

[@drragongaming6494]

"Don't write about him, Don't try to describe him, Just watch him". ~ Pep Guardiola🧠🎩

[@elcampeon212]

those 2 seasons at PSG were tough. you can tell by how he talks in interviews that he never settled in paris, didn't like his time there, clearly had issues with the fundamental values and project of the club, was being mistreated by fans after the world cup final and worst of all, he wore the number 30. as much as people wouldn't have liked to see a messi and pep reunion to drop 100 points in the prem, i think messi would've thrived under pep and we would've seen him actually enjoy football at the club level which at the end of the day is the most beautiful thing in football

[@Vizeh]

I’m very glad that the PSG era is done now I can’t lie

[@bigshrimpbro]

I hope people remember those younger Messi and Ronaldo days. Absolute mad men those two were. By the time I was ten (2012) everyone was already talking about Messi being the goat. Yet 11 years later he wins the ballon dor. Insanity

[@Vizeh]

Truly will never be achieved to that level again I’m convinced

[@barca-vibe]

True..messi was considered goat in 2012..

[@IWannatalkpodcast]

I called him the greatest I've ever seen in 2011 and even if he'd never won the WC I'd still say it. No other footballer has brought so much joy to so many people

[@flapjack34]

NOW THIS IS WHY I’M SUBSCRIBED!!!! REAL CONTENT!!!

[@Vizeh]

Let’s go bro!

[@carotcakez1052]

There will never be another Messi. He is the best. The one and only GOAT. I fell in love with football because of Messi. He scored against Mexico in Qatar 2022 with that insane long shot goal against Ochoa, who is a really good keeper. I have been following Messi's games and everything since. I watched his old games, especially from 2012, and made me love him even more. I have seen Ronaldo play, and he plays very well, but Messi is different. This video makes Messi seem kind of bad. He has been through many hardships in his career but displaying them all made me think of him differently. He is still the GOAT, the only footballer to win 8 ballon d'ors, the only footballer to win 44 trophies (or 45 i don't know), the only footballer who has set more records than anyone else in history. Messi is a football genius, and a loving dad of 3 kids. I hope to see more of Lionel in any of his three kids, Mateo, Thiago, or Ciro, but even coaching straight from the GOAT himself could not make anyone better than he is. Messi has sparked so many people's love for football. Even though there are Ronaldo fans who multiply everyday, they always start with Messi. They don't see Messi for who he is. Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer to ever touch a ball. GOAT. 🐐 💙 🇦🇷

[@xleviticus2484]

I have just started watching Vizeh and like his type of vids. Knowing the life of these players are so interesting and Vizeh presents it super well. Just want to say ty for the hard work Vizeh! (if he replies I will be shocked)

[@Vizeh]

I reply to a lot so don’t be too shocked haha but thank you for your kind words mate honestly❤

[@garenthewise5074]

If you like these kinds of videos. I'll have to recommend Balon English, that's a very good channel

[@milk__teee]

I’m only 6:58 into the video, but this video has actually been more in-depth than a lot of other videos of Messi. I legitimately didn’t know Messi actually had Catalonia roots. I always thought he was only Italian because most videos never went this in-depth.

[@Vizeh]

Thank you haha! Yeah it was his grandad I believe, and that was how he got a chance at Barca in first place!

[@Mađtästic-i1g]

​@@VizehWhat's the song playing at 6:54?

[@EvieWillNotDie]

Should've brought up his early injury issues. That's what held his 07/08 season back where he had the best goal contributions per 90 in the world. Was plagued in his early years before making big switches in his diet. Yeah Maradona held Argentina back hard that world cup (those who know, know) 2012/13 is when the bad injuries that robbed us of record breaking Messi started. Was on course to beat his 2012 record but injuries kept holding him back that year. Fun fact, if you compare each player (but mainly Ronaldo let's be honest) with Messi for each season, not including team success in a team sport, just individual performance. Messi was the best player in 08/09, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12, 12/13 (yes really, and by far as well), 14/15, 15/16, 16/17 (again, by far), 17/18, 18/19 and maybe even 19/20. That's at least 10 right there. Oh, what's that? You want calender years as well? Okay. 2008 can go either way (yes, look at the stats), 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, very debatable that he was the best in 2014 (seriously, look at it in depth), 2015, 2016 (by far btw like possibly his 2nd best year ever), 2017 (easily), 2018 (easily), 2019. That's at least 9 right there. Just for anyone that cries he doesn't deserve the amount of ballon d'ors he has when he should have more if the rules weren't silly for it. "Why didn't Messi just play for less money" he couldn't? Did you do any research? He couldn't accept anything less than half his previous contract per silly la liga rules. Why don't you know this? Why do you think he was crying? He wanted to stay but couldn't? Did you not question why he couldn't? C'mon.

[@Naahi95]

Yeah, this video lacked A LOT of research tbh, especially with Argentina. Good but not nearly deep enough to be called "the entire history of Messi".

[@nightshade7092]

I remember watching him in 2012 and 2013 when I was 10, from the first game I was captivated by his magic. I got goosebumps watching him play against Real Madrid

[@thomassteytler781]

How could you not include his hat trick against Madrid? One of the key moments of his career imo

[@tridhatrisontena3822]

amaazing video! Great job! We're actually really really blessed to have witnessed leo messi at his peak of his powers throughout the years and watching this video made me remember so many memories of the football world but more emotionally moments of my life and how I grew up with leo! Incredible Watch!

[@ezraezra2928]

1.Why you did mention Sebastian Larsson, while it's Henrik Larsson who played for Barca? 2.Pep Guardiola doesn't even manage Spain. It was Vicente Del Bosque that led Spain to the 2010 World Cup triumph. However, there are 7 Barcelona players who were included in Spain's 2010 World Cup squad. David Villa also joined Barcelona after the tournament. 3.Lionel Messi's first competitive debut was in 2004-05 season. He played with the first team of Barcelona against Espanyol on October 2004 and scored the first goal against Albacete on May 2005. 4.Copa America 2016: It was staged commemoratively due to the centenary of the Copa America back in 1916. The United States of America was selected as a host. After a great success of this one, mainly due to the fact it was staged at the same period as Euro 2016, Conmebol decided that 2019 edition in Brazil would be the last one to be held in odd years and that the next one will be staged at the same period as the European Championship. In 2020, both Euro and Copa America were postponed to 2021 due to the pandemic, with the Copa America itself had its hosting rights changed to Brazil. For the 2024 tournament, it will be staged in United States of America again as a preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

[@schmiddy1473]

22:19 no way 😂😂😂😂 honestly love your channel so much

[@greninjahox212]

17:08 Spain was not managed by Guardiola, the manager was Vicente del Bosque

[@Sabby__G]

messi for barca in 2018-2021 was a one man army, if he had better players he would have had it all.

[@JC-wn3ig]

32:35 It was the 100th anniversary of Copa America so they said screw it, back to back

[@reynaldocastaneda4712]

Thanks for this video!

[@JonatanSHOW1]

As a Barcelona and messi fan I would love a video on Ronaldo next. Or maybe a video on their rivalry. Could solidify their status as the all time goats. The best that ever were

[@onesevenninewest]

I enjoyed being able to grow up with this guy. Lionel's the one guy who taught me that football can truly be a beautiful game, and I'd hazard he was my main inspiration when I got into recreational and varsity football. Looking forward to the rest of his future and that of his eventual regen, lol.

[@Brandon-wf8ve]

Another great video, like the series. Disrespected a great at 10:20 tho, got the wrong Larsson😂

[@AmbatukumRealQuick]

i cant wait to tell my kids how beautiful it was to watch him play, GOAT no room for debate

[@justwhy9837]

And he won copa again… 🐐

[@eshanmenuka9080]

You deserve more for your honesty mate❤

[@mrsnicky7836]

What's even crazier is if you count his goals for Argentina in 2011/12, he actually scored 82 goals that season!

[@randomdude7302]

5:03 "WAS THAT THE MACHINE OF 87?!?!"

[@LankyBhoy]

Seeing Henrik Larsson getting called Sebastian Larsson made my heart hurt

[@WaterChamp2]

16:44 you know I'll never forget how Messi broke my heart in 2010. Best player in the world coming to the WC in my home country, only for him not to show up at all 😂💔 as a kid that shattered me. My favorite player has been Thomas Muller since then, and 13 years later I'm a very happy chap. 😂❤

[@tsundere.senpai]

He won the copa again , from losing 3 back to back finals to winning 3 back to back finals 🐐♾️

[@AnindyaChakraborty-rr8ep]

brilliantly put together. excellent. one of my favourite messi docs

[@gavinhirst3136]

Sebastian Larsson 🤣🤦‍♂️ Bro, that's Henrik 🤣

[@Hiori3210]

Amazing video thank so much for keeping to produce these gems.

[@Vizeh]

Glad you like them!🐐🇦🇷

[@Hiori3210]

@@Vizeh I love them it’s hard to find football videos as entertaining as yours and again thank you for uploading your videos just make me so entertained and sometimes even just make the day better keep up the grind 1 million is coming👍

[@lordmill4572]

I still can't believe the 73 goals in a season, that's actually mad. Morethan 50% of prem teams don't score that many as a team in a season

[@Vizeh]

As a Burnley fan that causes me pain

[@lordmill4572]

@@Vizeh I feel you mate, lol I don't even think burnley scores that many in 2 prem seasons tbh. he singlehandedly outscored even his own team of Barcelona in 2012, I think that year he had 91 goals and the rest of the team combined had less than 80. and the scary thing is he isn't a striker smh

[@shaquillethomas1544]

​@@lordmill4572that's why hes way above any player

[@tomaspaniegohaber7945]

Great vid, loved it. But u forgot to mention the 2019 copa America. It was a key moment cause after losing the semifinals against brazil, Messi's demeanour changed, and his whole mentality made a huge 180 with national team, making him the leader that he is today.

[@sincerelyspazz]

Lmfaooo 18/19 ballon d’or was everything but luck. I personally believe on an individual scale that was Messi’s best all time szn. He nearly carried 10 pieces of wood to a treble

[@nope5405]

Great video and quality is always improving

[@arttukujala02]

what a gem you dropped on us today

[@Vizeh]

Thank you for being here mate!

[@larockeefstream]

Argentinian here approving very hard this documentary! Loved the narration, amazing job! Messi es lo mas grande que hay no importa cuando lo leas!

[@afrozen10-02]

Funny seeing your ending piece about Messi at Miami and thinking about how it ended up. For those that don’t know, Messi had an injury during 2026 WC qualifications that was exacerbated by a game against Toronto which rules Messi out for the season. Along with Jordi Alba being injured, Miami lost the US Open Cup to Houston and got eliminated from playoff contention by Chicago and Cincinnati. We’ll see how he does in Miami next year with Suarez joining MLS for the first time. Although Miami really needs to build some roster depth.

[@Vizeh]

I recorded this part of the video about a month ago, it took me a while to actually this video together sorry!

[@afrozen10-02]

@@Vizehit’s all good. Although I will say it was very entertaining to see Miami fans all say something to the effect of “we’re gonna win everything” without thinking about what roster depth is.

[@frailtube466]

Copa América happens at every 4 years, but happend at 2016, because it would be the 100th year anniversary of the 1st ever edition

[@poppyharlow4448]

It's always hilarious to me that of all the greats, a 5 foot something little dude came outta nowhere, made the world his bitch and is pretty much the undisputed GOAT

[@stephenb9510]

most of the greats are short tho

[@Zones33]

@@stephenb9510in other sports no

[@stephenb9510]

@@Zones33 this is about football though, no?

[@jacobadouglas91]

You're such an underrated KZbinr! All your videos are class!

[@Behan001]

Love the video! However, As a Celtic fan, confusing Sebastian Larsson and Henrik Larsson seems criminal 😂

[@TK-nj8xv]

Criminal to say the least

[@Rak9-j8h]

I was a GHD kid, luckily my father had great health insurance and was able to get me the treatment i needed to be a normal (albeit extremely average) sized adult. It sucks some of us people go through this, luckily little Lionel Messi was able to be discovered by Barcelona to get his treatment and we all go to witness his talent for 2 decades. My heart goes out to all those that are just normal people and can't get the treatment.

[@Dinoo1234]

Can you do the controversial history of Luis Suarez? It would be a interesting video to make and loving the videos Vizeh

[@Vizeh]

Good idea actually! Will do!

[@We-do-a-little-trolling]

@@Vizehdo you think Luis Suarez is the greatest striker of his generation.

[@franze4]

@@We-do-a-little-trollingim not him but nobody even comes close to prime luis suarez in the 2010s to now

[@Wibi1505]

despite after 2018 i felt like there were some biased in the voting of the ballondor but messi has had an incredible career

[@bujaa10]

the greatest of all time.

[@Vizeh]

🇦🇷🐐

[@Joewpu]

Lionel Messi is the best football player to ever exist and that is not going to change for a long long long long time.

[@maddoxsansour625]

Who is here after another Copa America win?

[@The-Republic-Of-Tindo]

From birth to adulthood in my opinion, he had the best life from the start of a growth disorder.

[@The-Republic-Of-Tindo]

I liked my own comment😂

[@hridoyabdullah5133]

The One True GOAT 🐐❤️🔥

[@YeTism]

My GOAT. Feel blessed to have seen him in his prime