Just watching this now and realising that people were calling Messi ‘the greatest ever’ when he was 24. Man I don’t think people realise how crazy that is, not because they’re wrong. But because he was 24 and people were willing to call him the greatest ever only going off what he’d achieved by then
They weren't wrong stupid look at now. I'm sorry but y'all people randomly throw hate his way acting like you know everything and you barely know 10% of what it is 😂
People were too blown away by his talent that they didn’t think. Now after the World Cup he is undoubtedly the greatest ever to set foot on a football pitch
You are right and they were too blind to see that there was better players that played with him and or before him and we just stay with the new and never look at the old.
At 24 they considered him the goat and then at 25 he goes on and scores 91 goals in a season such a young player at those times and hes still playing like that at 35.🇦🇷🐐
@@user-ie6jr4bg1w sure he cannot run around like he’s in his 20’s anymore. But he still has the experience presence, class and quality to make the difference and win matches. Plus his leadership of the young national side was instrumental. Part of being great is adapting as you get older, he is a different player now but picks his moments realising his physical limitations.
7:00 - Messi asked: No juega? (He doesn't play?) And interpreter tells him "No", and then asked Wingrove if he was a pro. But that's not exactly what Lio asked. Although you could say that by "playing" he meant professionally (most likely).
It's implied that he's asking if he's a pro. I don't think there's any doubt that he plays, so the only next logical meaning is whether he's a pro or not.
Messi move there not there 😂 you are not doing it right messi let me show you how this works and messi was like okay bruh like a good youngster 😂 bruh had 3 dior 's still a humble guy through and through
The one with the gold on (I have that shirt which I got in about Nov ‘10) is the 10/11 shirt… the thinner blue and red stripes later on is the season before kit (09/10)
@@user-ie6jr4bg1wbruh not even Ronaldinho is close to him. If ur just saying that cuz of those fancy skills then nah. Even Ronaldinho said messi is the best in the world. And it’s fax. Messi is the king of dribbling without needing fancy skills. Has 7 ballon D’ors road to the 8th one. Recently won the World Cup. 35 years old and still dominating in dribbling, assisting, and everything else. Messi the the GOAT. even Ronaldo is Better than Ronaldinho
@@chokemexd2828 Mbappe just turned 24, doesn’t have any Ballon Dors or a UCL, and he’s walking around like he’s Michael Jordan. So yeah it really does show how humble Messi was/is. He was already by far the best player in the world when this video was shot.
Seeing him, 24 years old. With this barcelona kit. It just doesn't look real. It's like a character from my childhood came back from the past. Thank you Lionel.
Something that always amazes me about Messi is that he's such a nice person towards others. He always asks people normal human being questions no matter what you do, where you're from or where you're going. Very nice to see this behind the scenes stuff.
@@jadoon806 I understand if someone is little surprised. Someone might not expect it so that’s why, but i hate when people overreact it’s so confusing and annoying imo
This is amazing mate. Delighted for you. Always been aware of you and watched the old stuff but you seem like a really genuine bloke and speak to your child in a good way. Wishing you all the success to you and your family!
Your kid has the energy of someone who’s well raised,loved and is living a happy life. That’s actually rare in kids, too many broken homes and traumatic childhoods. You seem to be a great dad, wish you and the family all the best even though Im a bit jealous from you not only getting to hang out with Messi but HE ASKED IF YOU WERE PRO?! You could go down in history as the only non-pro player Messi ever thought was an actual pro player lol. Eternal bragging rights.
What a privilege. IMPORTANT: When you told Messi that "you wouldn't be the best at pro but you could be at freestyle, so you went that way". The guy translating for Messi told him you said you "weren't a pro but you were the best in the world at freestyle for sure". Which is a shame, because you were being humble and the guy made you sound cocky. What a great memory and what a great video. Bless you
Love how he tries to connect with you even though you don’t speak the same language. Engaging, waiting for the translator, very down to earth guy man even at that young age. Players aren’t like that anymore! The last of a rare breed. We won’t see it ever again unless one of the Messi’s got some of their father’s magic.
@@elbuki4006lol messi rarely took on players or coaches outside the pitch only some Clasico against Ramos and for arg in 2022 wc he lost his cool reasonable so he was mocked and he showed levels to every one outside football messi is the most humble player among those who have been on top
What an awesome experience ! You can see the respect that he has towards others and how humble he is. That is one of the biggest aspects that makes him The GOAT
That's incredible. still remember playing PES 2011 before. Something about playing a game with Messi on the cover/menu. Congrats on this experience Billy! We're all envious of you
mbappe the goat already too though. look at his achievements so far. 2 world cups 2 finals. a hatrick against messi in the wc finals, already has a wc trophy like what else do you need?
This is why we have these great once in a lifetime experiences to show our kids sometime in the future What a wholesome video but also inspirational! Loving the content 👌 🔥
@@daradoesntcare6803 I made some numbers, these videos were for both PES 2010 and 2011 covers, so the shirt with the thinnest stripes is the oldest, the one on the thumbnail. That's the 2009/2010 shirt, and Messi was 22 back in 2009, and 23 the next year. I'm also 2 years younger than him, so it's a bit easier to know this.
You’re a don mate!! It’s amazing seeing peak fitness Messi, knowing that’s the guy who became the Messi of today with all the trophies. He looks like a superhero. Maximum respects for having such confidence and professionalism to instruct Messi of all people, how to move correctly.
U won't believe this , the first time i saw messi when he was in this kit 2011 madrid vs barca that match made me fall in love with the goat 🐐🇦🇷🗿❤️❤️❤️
I never comment on videos but honestly what a cool video and a amazing experience, can't believe u kept this footage back for so long and to have a kick about with messi in his prime I would of been gassed
Mbappe is good, but I've never heard anyone refer to him as "quite possibly the best footballer to walk on the planet" as they did Messi at a young age.
It's not often that a video ends I go to the like button to see I've already liked it - absolutely loved the video. Love you Billy! And of course love the GOAT Messi! I think this video makes it official, Billy is the GOAT of freestyle.
As an argentinian, i can tell he asked if you were pro just because you were at a pitch wearing a football player outfit. not to kill your dream hehe, although i honestly think you are good enough for going pro.
You deserve it, You are the GOAT too. Love your humility. Messi is the GOAT of all Goats. Ronaldo one of the goats. Football wouldn't be same without both players. Also, Rest in peace to Pele, the King.
Messi is a master, GOAT no doubt, it's crazy he can be so good with little skill, it's all body movement. Crazy he could not do the skills BIlly did on the plane.
I'm pretty sure he can do those skills in the video but not at the same time as balancing a ball on his head. Having said that, there will be quite a few tricks Billy can do that he can't.
Messi was already considered one of the greatest by the barca first team when they saw him training with them but no body believed them, it was only after he was playing frequently with the team on the field that outsiders were amazed. He was only 17 at the time.
thats got to be one of the best feelings ever. when messi asked if you were pro, got Goosebumps from that.
Literally chills innit bruv?
He asked if he played football
Mocking it😭
I😢🎉
😢🎉😢😢
Just watching this now and realising that people were calling Messi ‘the greatest ever’ when he was 24. Man I don’t think people realise how crazy that is, not because they’re wrong. But because he was 24 and people were willing to call him the greatest ever only going off what he’d achieved by then
yeah man i agree.shows how much potential he showed back then
They weren't wrong stupid look at now. I'm sorry but y'all people randomly throw hate his way acting like you know everything and you barely know 10% of what it is 😂
People were too blown away by his talent that they didn’t think. Now after the World Cup he is undoubtedly the greatest ever to set foot on a football pitch
@@psv2477
Well it isnt that surprising. He had the best season ever (stats-wise) back in 2011/2012 when he was 24-25.
Man i feel old now.
You are right and they were too blind to see that there was better players that played with him and or before him and we just stay with the new and never look at the old.
At 24 they considered him the goat and then at 25 he goes on and scores 91 goals in a season such a young player at those times and hes still playing like that at 35.🇦🇷🐐
He is not playing, he is walking around the pitch moaning and crying
@@user-ie6jr4bg1w mfs still crying 😂
@@user-ie6jr4bg1w still better then getting bench and shitting about manager and club who gave u everything
@@user-ie6jr4bg1w the same Messi that scores in a World Cup final… really
@@user-ie6jr4bg1w sure he cannot run around like he’s in his 20’s anymore. But he still has the experience presence, class and quality to make the difference and win matches. Plus his leadership of the young national side was instrumental. Part of being great is adapting as you get older, he is a different player now but picks his moments realising his physical limitations.
Imagine in in 2010 he was calling Messi the greatest to ever touch the pitch, That's how good Messi has been.
Crazy, 12 years ago...
@@markgreenaway8666 greatest ever at only 23 that’s insane
Makes you realize how much people are taking him for given. After so long on the top, they think what he's doing is normal
makes even more better right now what he have achieved
@@skeeet-_-394 Ronaldihno knew it when he trained with the first team before his debut, we will never see anyone like this again
7:00 - Messi asked: No juega? (He doesn't play?)
And interpreter tells him "No", and then asked Wingrove if he was a pro. But that's not exactly what Lio asked. Although you could say that by "playing" he meant professionally (most likely).
It's implied that he's asking if he's a pro. I don't think there's any doubt that he plays, so the only next logical meaning is whether he's a pro or not.
Aint no way bro filmed with prime messi
Messi move there not there 😂 you are not doing it right messi let me show you how this works and messi was like okay bruh like a good youngster 😂 bruh had 3 dior 's still a humble guy through and through
It's hard to say which version of Messi was his prime lol
@@Pac-Man10 I mean they had a ceography in mind to make this shoot and he obviously had to show him wich things to do next.
@@andrecardoso6941his entire career was a prime but in 2012 he was the most best in that seadon
@@Pac-Man10I had a stroke while reading this
5:32 Another proof Messi was already widely considered as the GOAT in 2011.
The kit was of 2009/2010 so even before 2011
The one with the gold on (I have that shirt which I got in about Nov ‘10) is the 10/11 shirt… the thinner blue and red stripes later on is the season before kit (09/10)
Never been the goat never will be, Ronaldinho was on another level
@@user-ie6jr4bg1wbruh not even Ronaldinho is close to him. If ur just saying that cuz of those fancy skills then nah. Even Ronaldinho said messi is the best in the world. And it’s fax. Messi is the king of dribbling without needing fancy skills. Has 7 ballon D’ors road to the 8th one. Recently won the World Cup. 35 years old and still dominating in dribbling, assisting, and everything else. Messi the the GOAT. even Ronaldo is Better than Ronaldinho
@@user-ie6jr4bg1w u r delusional
7:31 I see massive respect in Messi's eyes for you right there.
That is what makes Messi the goat.
MOROCCO MADE HISTORY
@@abdirahmanwardhere and they lost
@@smokeytot7o840 😂😂😂
@@smokeytot7o840 still.... I wished my country’s loss counted towards history
When Billy explains that I chose freestyle because I thought I could be the best at it you can see Messi nod in agreement.
It shows you how great and humble Messi is, he doesn't act like he's too big to be shown moves by a freestyle footballer.
he was literally a youngster
@@ElDragow pretty sure he had a ballon d'or by the time this video was shot
@@domchey3010 He had already won champions leagues as well
@@ElDragow he had 3 dors and 3 UCL at that day ? you still think?
@@chokemexd2828 Mbappe just turned 24, doesn’t have any Ballon Dors or a UCL, and he’s walking around like he’s Michael Jordan. So yeah it really does show how humble Messi was/is. He was already by far the best player in the world when this video was shot.
You did not only get to meet Messi, thats prime Messi you were standing in front of the most destructive force to ever grace the field.
If you have a bad day just watch the wingrove family they always cheer me up
Yes
Fax
Fax
Billy pls pin this
fact
Seeing him, 24 years old. With this barcelona kit. It just doesn't look real. It's like a character from my childhood came back from the past. Thank you Lionel.
This.
Something that always amazes me about Messi is that he's such a nice person towards others. He always asks people normal human being questions no matter what you do, where you're from or where you're going. Very nice to see this behind the scenes stuff.
Wo wo
I don’t know why guys always treat celebrities like they are not human beings bruh they are just popular why people freak out i never understood
@@jadoon806 I understand if someone is little surprised. Someone might not expect it so that’s why, but i hate when people overreact it’s so confusing and annoying imo
Hes not very nice to the citizens of the Falklands
@@Stringer13ell what do you mean ?
The only guy to get away with telling messi what to do
true
Very
Well it is what it is😅
What about the coaches he's played under?
@@H432-v6w I think he means the coaches need to adapt to messi
This is amazing mate. Delighted for you. Always been aware of you and watched the old stuff but you seem like a really genuine bloke and speak to your child in a good way. Wishing you all the success to you and your family!
Your kid has the energy of someone who’s well raised,loved and is living a happy life. That’s actually rare in kids, too many broken homes and traumatic childhoods.
You seem to be a great dad, wish you and the family all the best even though Im a bit jealous from you not only getting to hang out with Messi but HE ASKED IF YOU WERE PRO?! You could go down in history as the only non-pro player Messi ever thought was an actual pro player lol.
Eternal bragging rights.
It’s not rare at all
😂😂😂
Damn, the GOAT asked if you are a PRO? That's Awesome!!! Congrats!
Man’s telling Messi what to do with the ball, that’s a big flex 😮💨🐐
Probably the only family channel that is actually a good watch, wholesome and is about football lol
What a privilege. IMPORTANT: When you told Messi that "you wouldn't be the best at pro but you could be at freestyle, so you went that way". The guy translating for Messi told him you said you "weren't a pro but you were the best in the world at freestyle for sure". Which is a shame, because you were being humble and the guy made you sound cocky. What a great memory and what a great video. Bless you
hahaha oh no, don't tell him that!
Jajaja como me reí cuando escuché eso...como vas a traducir tannnnnn mal!!
@@nikita2560 hahahaha i know its rough, but if he sees him again, hes got a chance at redemption lol
Love how he tries to connect with you even though you don’t speak the same language. Engaging, waiting for the translator, very down to earth guy man even at that young age. Players aren’t like that anymore! The last of a rare breed. We won’t see it ever again unless one of the Messi’s got some of their father’s magic.
Relax about we won’t ever see a nice guy again 😂😭 many people are like this
@@gettjerry2362 he's not just a player, he's the goat in most people's eyes and he's humble. That's the point.
@@gettjerry2362 his aura is different, he isn't just nice, he looks like he can be mean too, he looked bad as in this footage
@@elbuki4006lol messi rarely took on players or coaches outside the pitch only some Clasico against Ramos and for arg in 2022 wc he lost his cool reasonable so he was mocked and he showed levels to every one outside football messi is the most humble player among those who have been on top
What an awesome experience ! You can see the respect that he has towards others and how humble he is. That is one of the biggest aspects that makes him The GOAT
3:25 move he used in 2015 vs boateng
That's incredible. still remember playing PES 2011 before. Something about playing a game with Messi on the cover/menu. Congrats on this experience Billy! We're all envious of you
It was for PES2010
When Messi was 23 people were saying he was the best player they’ve ever seen. Crazy when u compare the young talent like haaland and Mbappe.
mbappe the goat already too though. look at his achievements so far. 2 world cups 2 finals. a hatrick against messi in the wc finals, already has a wc trophy like what else do you need?
@@WhoTFisChris bruh mbappe hasn't even been the best player for a whole season....he ain't there yet 😂😂
Bro only watches world cup
@@WhoTFisChris still not as good as Messi though, probably never will
@@daradoesntcare6803 hahaha yeah
man I wish I could make messi that young again, just so we have another 12 years of magic...
Crazy how Messi was 21 and considered the GOAT
You met with the greatest of all time 🐐 so many times, must be feeling privileged now
Wow, those glances that Messi gave you really showed that he respected you as well. Wonderful. Congratulations.
Lovely video, crazy how humble Messi is
This is why we have these great once in a lifetime experiences to show our kids sometime in the future
What a wholesome video but also inspirational! Loving the content 👌 🔥
That's a 2010 shirt, which means Messi had 22 at that moment. THAT was the peak Messi.
It was 2010/11 prob at 2011 and he was 24 turning 25
@@daradoesntcare6803 I made some numbers, these videos were for both PES 2010 and 2011 covers, so the shirt with the thinnest stripes is the oldest, the one on the thumbnail. That's the 2009/2010 shirt, and Messi was 22 back in 2009, and 23 the next year. I'm also 2 years younger than him, so it's a bit easier to know this.
You’re a don mate!!
It’s amazing seeing peak fitness Messi, knowing that’s the guy who became the Messi of today with all the trophies.
He looks like a superhero.
Maximum respects for having such confidence and professionalism to instruct Messi of all people, how to move correctly.
I see it too the superhero thing you say crazy
U won't believe this , the first time i saw messi when he was in this kit 2011 madrid vs barca that match made me fall in love with the goat 🐐🇦🇷🗿❤️❤️❤️
He brought it home! goat status cemented 🐐
Crazy man... this video and footage is HISTORICAL!!!
I never comment on videos but honestly what a cool video and a amazing experience, can't believe u kept this footage back for so long and to have a kick about with messi in his prime I would of been gassed
Young billy looks like young neuer
that’s actually crazy, would love to see other old footage
The PES 2011 Cover Such an Iconic One and game 🔥
Oh wow that Kobe and Messi advert was also you?! Awesome!
not just Messi but prime Messi
This football is gold
So happy to see young messi
this is sick, Common Billy W
My fav moment was when he asked about the pro part.
In front of your kid, just sheer perfection mate🫶
9:27 Rare footage of Messi doing step over
He’s done them before, it’s just he doesn’t over do them like 10 on a row, he only does the useful amount like 1-2
Messi doesn't look real actually
Bc he is an Alien 👽
Messi been greatest ever since 23 years old 🐐🐐🐐🇦🇷
Like my dad says football has a short memory. To be calling a 24 yr old Messi the Greatest Ever, was because there was something very special.
so crazy. at first glance its just another vid from back in the day but seeing messi this young and candid, it's like a some surreal daydream.
I never knew someone body blinked in the Messi x Kobe ad! Awesome video
9:25 billy made Messi do a step over 😳
messi in a old unicef barcakit🤧
Wow Billy, you're actually pretty iconic in terms of freestyle, pioneer football youtuber, collabing with pro players. You have won our hearts
Thank you for showing that. I had a grin from ear to ear. Followed you for so long but never commented. Fantastic and well done mate.
Spending time with the GOAT. Nice one man...
Mbappe is good, but I've never heard anyone refer to him as "quite possibly the best footballer to walk on the planet" as they did Messi at a young age.
What a video Billy! Messi well and truly rated you on all levels
10 years ago and you already knew he was the best in history
2010/2011 best version of Messi he was in his prime even doe in 2013 he scored 91 goals
I love the amount of respect you have for Messi, you can tell he has the same amount of respect for you.
It's not often that a video ends I go to the like button to see I've already liked it - absolutely loved the video. Love you Billy! And of course love the GOAT Messi!
I think this video makes it official, Billy is the GOAT of freestyle.
Ronaldo is the goat
@@ElDragow of warming up the bench
You’re so lucky mate to meet the greatest player ever ❤️👑🔥
Messi is a goat
Bro is speaking facts
Just watching this now. That's got to be awesome.I would like to see the video about Ronaldo,Ronaldino and more
7:00 is the moment of magic for all of you!
imagine that kid at school "my dad was in a ad with kobe and messi",
Absolutely astonishing😊, we would like to see other videos with other legends u have met, keep up the good work billy😊👍
How Nervous were you felling and you actually met Messi
As an argentinian, i can tell he asked if you were pro just because you were at a pitch wearing a football player outfit.
not to kill your dream hehe, although i honestly think you are good enough for going pro.
Stop hating is bc he was good
That Turkish airlines commercial played all the time during/after laker games here in SoCal. Can’t believe you were involved, what a legend! RIP Mamba
I love watching the wingrove family great family great videos well done guys
Best video ever .We want more footage
Incredible stuff. Love seeing people succeed.😎
You deserve it, You are the GOAT too. Love your humility. Messi is the GOAT of all Goats. Ronaldo one of the goats. Football wouldn't be same without both players. Also, Rest in peace to Pele, the King.
This is incredible footage, thank you for sharing Billy
I laughed when the kid said ,he doesn't look like the messi he knows 😅. The innocent child doesn't know about aging yet ,only about a little growing .
the fact that he got nervous meeting Messi long before Messi even hit his prime
his prime was all his 20s
This is physical prime Messi
Nah bro just imagine PRIME MESSI asking if your pro?!?!
Messi is a master, GOAT no doubt, it's crazy he can be so good with little skill, it's all body movement. Crazy he could not do the skills BIlly did on the plane.
I'm pretty sure he can do those skills in the video but not at the same time as balancing a ball on his head. Having said that, there will be quite a few tricks Billy can do that he can't.
Bro was teaching Messi what a legend
This guy looks so much like David Beckham with his beards
I miss prime Messi
Billy that is crazy fella what privilege to meet Messi I'm jealous 😁😁😁 peace and love to the wingrove famliy look foward to another video ✌️✌️👌
yes bro! more unseen footage! great vid!
7:00 we need that footage of Ronaldo and Ronaldinho
Love your vids 🎉
Love your content guys keep it up
Messi is already the best ever who play the game of football ⚽️ at age 24 !!!!!!!!!!!!! Legend
Hi billy !! I love u so much ur such a good player and are very inspiring 🙏🏻 my dream is to meet u and go pro one day. Keep up the amazing work !!
Bro, you play better than some pros,greetings from Chicago
Messi was already considered one of the greatest by the barca first team when they saw him training with them but no body believed them, it was only after he was playing frequently with the team on the field that outsiders were amazed. He was only 17 at the time.
Imagine telling Messi what to do with a football
1 day after this, Messi won the World Cup!
Yeah, his moves are incredibly sharp 🤩🤩🤩 But you Billy, you wonder he asked if you’re a pro! 😄😄
Bro this Is great achievement 👍
Billy really met Prime Messi
He is a WC Winner Brother !!!!
Quality video this m8 massive achievement that to say you’ve met and spent time with messi never mind worked with him.
Up most respect to you 👍🏼
this is one of the best videos you've made 🙌