Actually, when he was 16, still playing for Barcelona youth team, he was already a star amongst native Barcelona's fans. I remember El Mundo Deportivo and Sport (big Spanish sports newspapers, related to FC Barcelona), dedicating full-page articles and even a cover to him, in 2003 (1 year before his unofficial debut with the first team). Every week, there was this article about the latest match of the youth team and a special mention to Messi's performance (in that same team were playing Messi, Cesc Fabregas and Piqué as 15-16 year old teenagers. That team still holds an unprecedented record in youth football: they won all the competitions they had participated in that season, without losing a single match). Everybody following those newspapers were perfectly aware about Messi's potential. His nickname ''Messias'' dates from those days, before his debut with men's team, because there was a journalist who told once that Messi was called to be the real successor of Maradona, and as Maradona was known as ''Dios'' (''God''), teen Messi was nicknamed ''Messías'' (like ''Messiah'').
I watched him in the under 20 youth world cup in 2005. The hype around him in that tournament was insane. Everyone was saying how he would be the next big thing, a player on the level of possibly pele, maradona etc. It all came true and thats the even crazier part. When I first started seeing him dribble past defenders in big matches I was cheering him on and saying to myself ''he's actually doing it.''
It's so beautiful, sad, happy, and a whole mix of emotions watching this, just after watching him win the World Cup... to think that he was a special talent but to watch him grow up in front of our eyes, truly a privilege to watch this Rosario boy become a true legend. Truly mixed emotions knowing he only has a few years left, but so privileged to have witnessed him for so many years.
I could be 20-30 years before we see another talent like his. Who knows, maybe longer. No disrespect to Mbappe or Hasland, but there just isn't any young player right now with a chance to get even close to his level.
This is exactly why he cried throughout the press conference when he had to leave Barcelona, he's coming to the realisation that his career is coming to an end after spending over 20 years at a club that he loved.
The genius you recognize from the very first touch of the ball. His talent is something natural, unique, extraordinary and immeasurable. Supreme and absolute genius!
No solo es ver un a Messi jugando de joven. Es la calidad del video, las camisetas en talles grandes, los jugadores jóvenes... ver este es nostalgia pura!
@@juanjuan-pi3of En realidad no es que me gusten Jovenes, como quisiste resumir ahí, algunos vemos como paso el tiempo y es normal sentir nostalgia aveces. Una lastima que eso te incomode o te moleste. Abrazo.
Our generation was honored to have lived with this player. I think we won't see a talent that can be compared to Messi. Hats 🧢 off to the maestro, the magician.
We would, just going to take a time and years, we said the same during era of maradona, ronaldinho, Ronaldo and others” messi was just outstanding, another football prophet is coming I pray it comes from African probably Nigeria my country, rightnow I love messi, I pray he’ll win this 2022 worldcup, I don’t want to cry again in my heart seeing him loose another worldcup.
Messi is a menace since day 1... Till to date there is no one like him.. maybe he lost that acceleration a bit due to ageing but that genius footballing brain still remains intact.there will be no one like him🐐
imposibble to ever see again a player with his talent and his brain a dude with the most talent in the world and also professional working every single day to be even better you only find this once in sports
@@replaylol1233 And the best thing is that two were born, we had two geniuses and people still fight over which one is better. You have to enjoy that inhuman talent.
@@DashiReformed There is only one genius. The other one is a robot something fascinating, achievement wise, but only one out of the two makes the sport more beautiful. That's why he is the best
@Chodex totally agree with all of this, but I would add that even statistically speaking Messi is streaks ahead. Goals, assists, Man of the match, key passes, chances created, dribbles... he totally outshines him
@Chodex You are allowed to be a fan, but it is not necessary to go all the way and exaggerate. That Talent vs Work is crap! You always need to Work ver y Hard in order to be at the TOP. /. Cristiano does in fact know how to Dribble, and he was a great #7, yes later he changed to main Striker. But if you have watched football for as long as you say... You should remember him playing against and for Manchester United. He indeed has Great ball Control and Dribbling ability. Of course due to Height he can't slalom between 5 players... But he could outrun many players.. If you see his games against Spain,they where Magical! Also the game where he eliminated Sweden from World Cup qualifier that was Spectacular!! I repeat: I am a Messi fan, but I enjoyed Cristiano, when he performed.
Speed, skill, tenacity, and when fouled acts like nothing has happened instead of rolling around like he got hit by bullets like 99% of other players do.
@@amdistant5547 Oh okay. Well that's even better. And we know that Messi has given up a good number of opportunities to take penalties with the likes of Mbappe, Suarez, Neymar and even Sergio Ramos. I mean he still is the only player to assist from the penalty spot.
@@johnjandoh6732 cruyff,Bergkamp etc.assisted penalty first . Pessi copied its😂. Unlike pessi who is greatest robber. And claimed goal by scoring with hand . PIGESSI CAN CRY😢
Lionel Messi, is the greatest player, that I have EVER, had the privilege, to see play the beautiful game, he is absolutely unbelievable, and I am 92 years old.
even that young messi was so damn strong. he bullied mfs for the ball and was so stubborn when they tried to take it. So fast, accelerated so quick. Never seen anything like it at that age.
Es una locura que los canticos de "MESSI MESSI MESSI" empezó cuando apenas tenía 18 años. La dimensión de lo que significa ver a este genio sin duda hablamos del mejor jugador de la historia.
When football had soul and, also, when you watch Messi he's just different. He's a joy to watch and every time he touches that ball you're kept on the edge of your seat.
The ball control, acceleration with the ball, body faints in crazy speed, dribbling, game reading, passing, accuracy, free kicks, play making, creativity... There is, there was not and there hardly ever will be someone like him.
The way Rijkaard speaks about him... He looks confused, as he was still realising what Messi did at 18 against one of the best teams in that time. He understood in that moment that Messi was going to rewrite football, and he wasn't wrong. We all know what Messi did and what he's still doing. Just the GOAT.
12 min highlights at just 18 yrs old against a solid Juve team that double/triple teamed him from start to finish yet he played with the calmness, intelligence and influence of a veteran. Pickpocketed Vieira not once but twice, assisted Iniesta and played with imperious close control for a teenager. He was destined for GOAT-ness from day 1.
I will never forget this night when i told my friends that i just saw something special in football. They told me that i was overreacted and nothing will happen with this guy... Today all of them adore MESSI and even one of them named his child LEO 😄
See, thats the difference bw him and CR7. He can be the best player on the pitch without scoring. He assists, he playmakes, me runs the match, he leaves a big effect on the team play, something CR7 can't do.
@@zafranakram3098 his play speaks volumes, and his legacy is as emotional as a sad movie with a happy ending, he achieved everything there probably was, with his own talent and perseverance
Jesus loves you and was thinking about you on the cross ”“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.“ John 3:16 ESV ”And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.“ Luke 24:5-9 ESV
Watching this after Messi completed football with an exclamation mark gives me more goosebumps. Destined to be GOAT. The main thing that wonders me is that, how is this tiny Messi takes all those tackles and still never complains a bit.
That's why people love him My body hair got stand while watching him I was so excited I don't know how to express my feelings He was like a magic which you will never get obsessed with it Great leo 🔥🔥
Messi has maintained excellence through the years by using experience to compensate for speed. His mature vision still keeps him miles ahead of everyone without running all over the place.
Era una locura! Nadie tuvo ese dominio de pelota a semejante velocidad. Hoy está mucho más lento pero es el mejor pasador del mundo y todavía hace una cantidad de goles nada despreciable. El mejor jugador del siglo XXI 🇦🇷
I was working there that night. I was only 19 and a great fan of football, and I can remember that feeling that this guy was special, that speed, how he left the Juve players behind…. We were all feeling like this. Now he is the GOAT
I don't know how cr7 fans can say cr7 has the better career, Messi has the most trophies of all time and has the most individual awards of all time, what else does messi have to do prove he's the goat?
No entiendo como pueden decir que Ronaldo es mejor que Messi. De verdad no me cabe en la cabeza, Messi es 1 millón de veces mejor que ronaldo en todo ámbito.
Me too bro still don't know why they say cr7 is better If you look on stats messi is on top If you look on field messi is the best He won most individual honors and awards Still they say cr7 is better He has won 40 carrer trophies the 2 most in the football history Still they say cr7 better I don't understand their logic bro
I’m a messi fan. But it’s easy to see how people think Ronaldo is better. He does some things better .he scores as much goals as Messi.And he’s a winner. If Messi wasn’t around there would be no doubt who the best is. And if Messi is the goat which I believe. You have to put Ronaldo up there .or about’s
Increible ver como pequeños errores que el tenía en el momento de pasar o definir son cosas que definitivamente mejoró y perfeccionó. Messi es el mejor de la historia porque llego a tocar la perfección, almenos en el 2012
As a kid I always waited for a player like Pele or Maradona. Fenómeno was that player but he got injured too young. I watched other top players like Romario, Bergkamp, Zidane, Roberto Baggio, Ronaldinho, Aimar (I know he isn't as top as the others but he was my favourite player). And then Messi arrived. I felt the same that I felt with fenomeno. Danger in everything ball he touched , o matter where he was. I was expecting someone like Maradona and he surpassed my expectations. I will no longer watch football after he retires, not because i don't love it (I will always play) but because I witnessed perfection.
@@coprilettodelnapoli5466 cp7 made the team unstable. Pedri would have toyed with them even more. They both play different positions so cp7 would not have been able to stop Pedri. And, no, I'm not comparing Pedri and Messi. I'm just saying Pedri had an amazing performance vs Juve and an incredible season.
All Messi has to usually do, is penetrate the defence, and at the right moment, place his foot between the ball and the foot of a defender, and there u have a penalty-situation. So easy. How often does he do it? Well, he´s never done it, not once...!
I want to rollback all these years and start again from the Ronaldo - messi era..to watch these monsters rise again ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥 What an era it has been!!!! Truly legendary!
The first Time i Heard a big personality of football saying that he Is the best of all time was in 2011, Wenger Said it. That Messi was absolutly amazing
Como pueden haber tantas personas que digan que este chico llamado Lionel Messi , el jugador de este deporte con un hermosa manera de usar la pelota para pasar jugadores, encarar , velocidad, inteligencia.. esas personas que hablen mal de messi la verdad me pregunto que tienen en la cabeza? Alguna vez vieron algo mejor que esto durante 15 años seguidos o más? Así seas hincha del Madrid, chileno , mexicano o lo que seas, soy Argentino y es un orgullo , pero hay que estar agradecido de a ver visto al mejor jugador del deporte más famoso del mundo, nadie lo va a hacer mejor que él 😍
así es el futbol y en general el comportamiento humano cuando quieren ser parte de algo, para ellos su club o su afición es lo mejor y un tipo que los humilló tantas veces les genera odio, pero esa gente no es fan de futbol, son simples aficionados de clubes que ni siqueira conocen bien este deporte, mira yo soy mexicano y en ocasiones me han caído mal los clubes argentinos por que no saben perder, como ejemplo te pongo a Boca Jrs. que en libertadores mi equipo les puso un baile y no supieron manejar la frustración, Benitez su entrenador lo mejor que pudo hacer fue escupir al Bofo Bautista y en una entrevista cobardemente negó todo y dijo que no se acordaba, fueron malos perdedores esa vez, en donde no pude decir nada fue cuando Maxi metió un golazo para sacar a México de octavos, ante esos escenarios lo mejor que se puede hacer es aceptar la derrota y aplaudir porque se perdió por una genialidad, y en el mundial de Qatar, Messi demostró un nivel de élite, se cargó a una selección al hombro y dio un torneo espectacular, es para mi el mejor jugador de la historia.
The way those ‘big’ Juve players kept hitting him hard and trying to intimidate him physically and yet he kept dribbling and playing with confidence at that young age leaves me in awe of this football genius
Gonna miss Messi dominating games like this, he’s aging now and it’s hard to watch him not be able to perform how he wants or used to, but that’s life. He is the GOAT. No one played with his ability especially since day 1. Raw talent and skill. It’s been a pleasure watching him all these years. Ronaldinho was my favorite since early 2000s, and Messi took over in the best way. I really believe he has a great shot at winning the World Cup this year, the team is finally built to cater to him, and the coach actually knows what he’s doing. The players actually want to win FOR Messi; young, talented and almost all proven to be adequate players. Hopefully this is his shot. Love you Messi, and good luck !! 🐐👑
Winning the World Cup, for Argentina, would be fantastic, for the greatest player, that I have been fortunate enough to have seen play. No other footballer on this Planet, comes close to the little magician, his ability ON the ball is unbelievable, it IS a privilege, to have seen him play.
Estamos hablando de un gran equipo de la Juventus con estrellas como Vieira, Messi tan joven y ya daba dolores de cabeza a los mejores jugadores del mundo
No sólo eran estrellas, que sí; ademas esta es la época previa al futbol moderno. Vieira, Legrottaglie, Pesotto, Emerson, Iuliano, Cannavaro, Tachinardi eran unos perros rabiosos, fijate que lo recontra cagan a patadas para pararlo y el no se queja; y como postre, tenian a Buffon en el arco por si algun delantero llegaba al area con las dos piernas enteras.
Vi ese partiso en directo. Fue increible ver como un crio exigio el máximo a los mejores defensas del momento, el crack de Viera parecia un alevín frente a Messi. Un dia para la historia
In a lifetime there are a handful of exceptionally talented people who come around. Lionel Messi is “All” of them put together, Legend doesn’t even come close. 🥇⚽️🥇⚽️🥇⚽️🥇
I literally cried watching this, he's the greatest players of all time and was born to play this sport, and has graced us with his presence. I'm so honored to have watched him from day 1 to his pinnacle of winning the coveted World Cup. It's not a matter of who is better, Ronaldo or him, Messi is simply an absolute gift from God and he made this sport so much more enjoyable to watch.
@@gerardomejia3855 no es eso solo q cr7 en ese tiempo era un buen reagateador pero hacia jugadas innecesarias y aca messi se nota mas completo como dice capello y jamas lo aplaudio el sporting ni el united
Que orgullo es ser argentino y haber visto a los dos más grandes de la historia..pero lo de Messi es fue y será simplemente extraterrestre ..gracias por tanto fútbol mi amada Argentina ❤️🇦🇷🇦🇷❤️
He was so so raw, so full of talent with an incredibly high ceiling. Seeing this version of Messi spawn into the beast we know today has been such a privilege
Woow era apenas un Niño y jugaba ya con esa calidad 😮…que lindo verlo levantar la Copa Mundial 2022 gracias LIO MESSI que grande eres y tú sencillez te hace gigante 👏👏👏👏👏🇪🇨🇦🇷
People even knew back then that they were witnessing something never seen before and he is now 35yrs of age and doing the same things, he deserves to win a World Cup but even if he doesn't win it we all know he is the best player to ever play the game
People underestimate how much more physical Messi became later on. Years after this he gained a bunch of muscle mass and was able to battle players a lot stronger.
only Messi at young age 17 / 18 YO impressed the whole world . I never seen such a talent like Leo and Ronaldo the Brazilian . both of them at young age the world there something special about them ... but for me R10 Ronaldinho is the best one ever touch a ball , I know Messi better than him at everything and also the Brazilian Ronaldo but I don't know I just have a soft spot for Ronaldinho .❤️
The video solely highlights the attacking threat of Messi. even without goals, the goal setups he creates ALONE makes him one of the greatest to ever do it.
Lo impresioante fue que ya tenia una personalidad tremenda, cuantas veces le pegaron y siguio encarando, messi es una eminencia no solo fisica si no mentalmente hablando. El GOAT
What always amazed me, and I don't think it ever got a lot of attention, is how hard he can kick the ball. You just don't think of someone his size generating so much power, which tells us he not only has very strong legs but, more importantly, his technique is excellent.
I watched that football documentary (those two person conversation during dinner), about how Messi was found on the street of Argentina and the journey of his development and training. Pure hardwork combined with talent. Yes he got injection for his growth etc, but all that does not matter if he didn't train rigorously back then. Those movements and muscles are built since his early days. Such legend.
Crazy how the Messi chants started when he was like 18. Everyone knew how special he was
Exactly. Incredible. I didn't knew they were chanting his name that early too. It tells a lot of the genius of this men. Magical, greatest ever.
then in 19 years old he got first hatrick vs Madrid,, when barca play with 10 player
Actually, when he was 16, still playing for Barcelona youth team, he was already a star amongst native Barcelona's fans. I remember El Mundo Deportivo and Sport (big Spanish sports newspapers, related to FC Barcelona), dedicating full-page articles and even a cover to him, in 2003 (1 year before his unofficial debut with the first team). Every week, there was this article about the latest match of the youth team and a special mention to Messi's performance (in that same team were playing Messi, Cesc Fabregas and Piqué as 15-16 year old teenagers. That team still holds an unprecedented record in youth football: they won all the competitions they had participated in that season, without losing a single match). Everybody following those newspapers were perfectly aware about Messi's potential. His nickname ''Messias'' dates from those days, before his debut with men's team, because there was a journalist who told once that Messi was called to be the real successor of Maradona, and as Maradona was known as ''Dios'' (''God''), teen Messi was nicknamed ''Messías'' (like ''Messiah'').
@@f.c.5342 Thank you. Very interesting information.
I watched him in the under 20 youth world cup in 2005. The hype around him in that tournament was insane. Everyone was saying how he would be the next big thing, a player on the level of possibly pele, maradona etc.
It all came true and thats the even crazier part. When I first started seeing him dribble past defenders in big matches I was cheering him on and saying to myself ''he's actually doing it.''
The fact that they were chanting meessi meessi already, is a madness!
Considering all those legends in that team.. its even more baffling to see fans going berserk for a 17 year old🐐
I think its an audio edit
@@DatNguyen-ph2zr no its not audio its real bro
@@DatNguyen-ph2zr The end is most likely an edit but when he was subbed off he received a standing ovation from the entire stadium
@@hakai4350 18
He was born to become a legend.
hard worker
It's so beautiful, sad, happy, and a whole mix of emotions watching this, just after watching him win the World Cup... to think that he was a special talent but to watch him grow up in front of our eyes, truly a privilege to watch this Rosario boy become a true legend. Truly mixed emotions knowing he only has a few years left, but so privileged to have witnessed him for so many years.
I could be 20-30 years before we see another talent like his. Who knows, maybe longer. No disrespect to Mbappe or Hasland, but there just isn't any young player right now with a chance to get even close to his level.
@@jerimayavondristen9955 true
@@jerimayavondristen9955 That's what I'm saying. It will happen, we'll eventually get a Messi type footballer but only once every 30 years or so.
This is exactly why he cried throughout the press conference when he had to leave Barcelona, he's coming to the realisation that his career is coming to an end after spending over 20 years at a club that he loved.
Messi is great player, no doubt, maybe the best idk but the WC trophy was nothing but the gift to Messi. Penalessi lol
I was at this game. Unforgettable performance!
Wtf really or what
Was the chanting real? Or audio edit?
@@DatNguyen-ph2zr I want to know this to
@@lukajeknic806 i watch the clips again. I think it was real. There were small chanting during the game too.
@@DatNguyen-ph2zr its real that
The genius you recognize from the very first touch of the ball. His talent is something natural, unique, extraordinary and immeasurable. Supreme and absolute genius!
Well describe. U absolutely right
No solo es ver un a Messi jugando de joven. Es la calidad del video, las camisetas en talles grandes, los jugadores jóvenes... ver este es nostalgia pura!
Ya entendimos, te gustan "jovenes" ,, todo lo pasado es nostalgico,, o no seria nostalgico,,
@@juanjuan-pi3of En realidad no es que me gusten Jovenes, como quisiste resumir ahí, algunos vemos como paso el tiempo y es normal sentir nostalgia aveces. Una lastima que eso te incomode o te moleste. Abrazo.
Yo no entiendo porque cambiaron las camisetas
@@juanjuan-pi3of que repelente estás, no?
se estaba gestando el barcelona historico....
Our generation was honored to have lived with this player. I think we won't see a talent that can be compared to Messi. Hats 🧢 off to the maestro, the magician.
We would, just going to take a time and years, we said the same during era of maradona, ronaldinho, Ronaldo and others” messi was just outstanding,
another football prophet is coming I pray it comes from African probably Nigeria my country, rightnow I love messi, I pray he’ll win this 2022 worldcup, I don’t want to cry again in my heart seeing him loose another worldcup.
@@ebrightblackspartan5967 Messi is different, I make a damn difference.
Messi is a menace since day 1... Till to date there is no one like him.. maybe he lost that acceleration a bit due to ageing but that genius footballing brain still remains intact.there will be no one like him🐐
imposibble to ever see again a player with his talent and his brain a dude with the most talent in the world and also professional working every single day to be even better you only find this once in sports
@@replaylol1233 And the best thing is that two were born, we had two geniuses and people still fight over which one is better. You have to enjoy that inhuman talent.
@@DashiReformed There is only one genius. The other one is a robot something fascinating, achievement wise, but only one out of the two makes the sport more beautiful. That's why he is the best
@Chodex totally agree with all of this, but I would add that even statistically speaking Messi is streaks ahead. Goals, assists, Man of the match, key passes, chances created, dribbles... he totally outshines him
@Chodex You are allowed to be a fan, but it is not necessary to go all the way and exaggerate. That Talent vs Work is crap! You always need to Work ver y Hard in order to be at the TOP. /. Cristiano does in fact know how to Dribble, and he was a great #7, yes later he changed to main Striker. But if you have watched football for as long as you say... You should remember him playing against and for Manchester United. He indeed has Great ball Control and Dribbling ability. Of course due to Height he can't slalom between 5 players... But he could outrun many players.. If you see his games against Spain,they where Magical! Also the game where he eliminated Sweden from World Cup qualifier that was Spectacular!!
I repeat: I am a Messi fan, but I enjoyed Cristiano, when he performed.
Speed, skill, tenacity, and when fouled acts like nothing has happened instead of rolling around like he got hit by bullets like 99% of other players do.
Including Cristiano penaldo( hence the nickname giving to him because he likes diving to win penalties)
@@johnjandoh6732 He got the nickname also cause his goal records are padded by penalties.
@@amdistant5547 Oh okay. Well that's even better. And we know that Messi has given up a good number of opportunities to take penalties with the likes of Mbappe, Suarez, Neymar and even Sergio Ramos. I mean he still is the only player to assist from the penalty spot.
@@amdistant5547 OH LIKE PESSI MISSED PENS IN FINALS😂
@@johnjandoh6732 cruyff,Bergkamp etc.assisted penalty first . Pessi copied its😂. Unlike pessi who is greatest robber. And claimed goal by scoring with hand . PIGESSI CAN CRY😢
Lionel Messi, is the greatest player, that I have EVER, had the privilege, to see play the beautiful game, he is absolutely unbelievable, and I am 92 years old.
beautiful! May you continue to enjoy the game for many more years! :-)
even that young messi was so damn strong. he bullied mfs for the ball and was so stubborn when they tried to take it. So fast, accelerated so quick. Never seen anything like it at that age.
Almost as good as Hazard
@@neilmahoney7458 right, hazard accomplished more than messi. messi doesn't come close... almost though
@@cit0110given that Hazard has 2 WCs, 9 ballon’dors and is less injury prone than Messi I’d say he still comes close
@@minhajpeer6734 he does not have 9 ballon dors 😂
...or at any age, for the record.
Es una locura que los canticos de "MESSI MESSI MESSI" empezó cuando apenas tenía 18 años. La dimensión de lo que significa ver a este genio sin duda hablamos del mejor jugador de la historia.
We never really know how good something is until it's gone. Miss this golden age.
When football had soul and, also, when you watch Messi he's just different. He's a joy to watch and every time he touches that ball you're kept on the edge of your seat.
The ball control, acceleration with the ball, body faints in crazy speed, dribbling, game reading, passing, accuracy, free kicks, play making, creativity... There is, there was not and there hardly ever will be someone like him.
The way Rijkaard speaks about him... He looks confused, as he was still realising what Messi did at 18 against one of the best teams in that time. He understood in that moment that Messi was going to rewrite football, and he wasn't wrong. We all know what Messi did and what he's still doing. Just the GOAT.
Absolute Magician !!!!! Simply MESSI .. the G.O.A.T
Such a huge grin on my face. You can't just hate this guy 🤗🤗🤗.
Even in the midst of Greats, they still called his name "Messi"
12 min highlights at just 18 yrs old against a solid Juve team that double/triple teamed him from start to finish yet he played with the calmness, intelligence and influence of a veteran. Pickpocketed Vieira not once but twice, assisted Iniesta and played with imperious close control for a teenager. He was destined for GOAT-ness from day 1.
I will never forget this night when i told my friends that i just saw something special in football. They told me that i was overreacted and nothing will happen with this guy...
Today all of them adore MESSI and even one of them named his child LEO 😄
In germany we call it paulanergarten
See, thats the difference bw him and CR7. He can be the best player on the pitch without scoring. He assists, he playmakes, me runs the match, he leaves a big effect on the team play, something CR7 can't do.
Difference? How old are you? 9
He is better than cr7 by far, cr7 is riding on Messi legacy.
@@Jacobcr93 Are you 6?
if you seriously think ronaldo can't playmake your a fool
@@primeB-gz7om CR7s' best achievement is that he gets compared to messi
I get goosebumps when they sing Messi, Messi, Messi🥹🥹🥹🥹 Damn what is football after you, Messi. I'll quit watching football when you do, Leo
im a 44 yearl old cold hearted man, but I cry every time i see this dude playing, I love him!
Why do you cry 😂😂
@@zafranakram3098lmao
@@zafranakram3098 his play speaks volumes, and his legacy is as emotional as a sad movie with a happy ending, he achieved everything there probably was, with his own talent and perseverance
Jesus loves you and was thinking about you on the cross
”“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.“
John 3:16 ESV
”And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.“
Luke 24:5-9 ESV
Watching this after Messi completed football with an exclamation mark gives me more goosebumps. Destined to be GOAT. The main thing that wonders me is that, how is this tiny Messi takes all those tackles and still never complains a bit.
The rest is History
🇦🇷Goat🐐
Maradona too
@@adanmiller890 yes yes ofc R.I.P Maradona
That's why people love him
My body hair got stand while watching him I was so excited
I don't know how to express my feelings
He was like a magic which you will never get obsessed with it
Great leo 🔥🔥
You mean goosebumps right
@@aashirrrrr ya goosebumps 😂
It’s called goosebumps. Lol.
byuh.... eram tenan...wkwkkwkwk
when a crowd bows down to you, that too at 18 years old, u have achieved greatness
This is ridiculous every position you look there is a legend.
Messi has maintained excellence through the years by using experience to compensate for speed. His mature vision still keeps him miles ahead of everyone without running all over the place.
Era una locura! Nadie tuvo ese dominio de pelota a semejante velocidad. Hoy está mucho más lento pero es el mejor pasador del mundo y todavía hace una cantidad de goles nada despreciable.
El mejor jugador del siglo XXI 🇦🇷
Amigo, todavía faltan 80 años más
@@annakquinn7084 y? Es el mejor del siglo XXI (hasta ahora). Supuse que no era necesaria la aclaración...
Está rapido ahora tambien. El mejor jugador de la historia
El mejor de la historia. Espero que no pasen tantos años para que aparezca sucesor
And worldwide champ 🏆 of the world 🌎
I was working there that night. I was only 19 and a great fan of football, and I can remember that feeling that this guy was special, that speed, how he left the Juve players behind…. We were all feeling like this. Now he is the GOAT
I thought that chant came after he won a lot of titles. apparently purely from the admiration from the audience for his abilities. Extraordinary
What?? A standing ovation at 18???!! Messi at 18 was already out of this world. Poor Mbappe, he's very good but there's only one GOAT.
Not just a tap-in specialist. A complete footballer and the best footballer ever seen
Getting a compliment from the LEGENDARY Fabio Capello is a high honor. That man is not easily impressed nor does he hand out compliments
He was the same player as today. Absolutely fascinating
I don't know how cr7 fans can say cr7 has the better career, Messi has the most trophies of all time and has the most individual awards of all time, what else does messi have to do prove he's the goat?
Penalties maybe
No entiendo como pueden decir que Ronaldo es mejor que Messi. De verdad no me cabe en la cabeza, Messi es 1 millón de veces mejor que ronaldo en todo ámbito.
Me too bro still don't know why they say cr7 is better
If you look on stats messi is on top
If you look on field messi is the best
He won most individual honors and awards
Still they say cr7 is better
He has won 40 carrer trophies the 2 most in the football history
Still they say cr7 better
I don't understand their logic bro
@@kingofheaven1280 chill
I’m a messi fan. But it’s easy to see how people think Ronaldo is better. He does some things better .he scores as much goals as Messi.And he’s a winner. If Messi wasn’t around there would be no doubt who the best is. And if Messi is the goat which I believe. You have to put Ronaldo up there .or about’s
Increible ver como pequeños errores que el tenía en el momento de pasar o definir son cosas que definitivamente mejoró y perfeccionó. Messi es el mejor de la historia porque llego a tocar la perfección, almenos en el 2012
2011 alcanzo la gloria
As a kid I always waited for a player like Pele or Maradona. Fenómeno was that player but he got injured too young. I watched other top players like Romario, Bergkamp, Zidane, Roberto Baggio, Ronaldinho, Aimar (I know he isn't as top as the others but he was my favourite player). And then Messi arrived. I felt the same that I felt with fenomeno. Danger in everything ball he touched , o matter where he was. I was expecting someone like Maradona and he surpassed my expectations. I will no longer watch football after he retires, not because i don't love it (I will always play) but because I witnessed perfection.
AND NOW 2022 HE'S WORLD CHAMPION 🏆 🥇
Y sigo sin entender las críticas hacia Messi, es que está más que demostrado que es el mejor.
Bro having such a performance like that against this Juventus team at 18 years of age DAMN!!!
Pedri did just that like 2 years ago when he toyed with Juve.
@@vojake100 Bruh u comparing this Juve team with the current Juve team?🤣
@@vojake100 you compare Messi with Pedli😂😂
@@vojake100 2 years ago with Pirlo as manager at his first experience and w/o cr7, with possibly the worst Juventus seen in 10 years
@@coprilettodelnapoli5466 cp7 made the team unstable. Pedri would have toyed with them even more. They both play different positions so cp7 would not have been able to stop Pedri. And, no, I'm not comparing Pedri and Messi. I'm just saying Pedri had an amazing performance vs Juve and an incredible season.
tenacity is so admirable.. its not just skill....no false diving......he not only contributes to the goal..but the whole midfield play.. amazing
All Messi has to usually do, is penetrate the defence, and at the right moment, place his foot between the ball and the foot of a defender, and there u have a penalty-situation. So easy. How often does he do it? Well, he´s never done it, not once...!
Messi outshines all Barca players just imagine chanting Messi at that age, this guy is the God of soccer
I want to rollback all these years and start again from the Ronaldo - messi era..to watch these monsters rise again ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥 What an era it has been!!!! Truly legendary!
since 18 he was considered The Greatest Of All Times 🐐👽🇦🇷
The first Time i Heard a big personality of football saying that he Is the best of all time was in 2011, Wenger Said it. That Messi was absolutly amazing
He didn't just have a good game, like most players, he changed the game.
Exactly. Just like how Steph Curry changed the NBA game.
Como pueden haber tantas personas que digan que este chico llamado Lionel Messi , el jugador de este deporte con un hermosa manera de usar la pelota para pasar jugadores, encarar , velocidad, inteligencia.. esas personas que hablen mal de messi la verdad me pregunto que tienen en la cabeza? Alguna vez vieron algo mejor que esto durante 15 años seguidos o más? Así seas hincha del Madrid, chileno , mexicano o lo que seas, soy Argentino y es un orgullo , pero hay que estar agradecido de a ver visto al mejor jugador del deporte más famoso del mundo, nadie lo va a hacer mejor que él 😍
así es el futbol y en general el comportamiento humano cuando quieren ser parte de algo, para ellos su club o su afición es lo mejor y un tipo que los humilló tantas veces les genera odio, pero esa gente no es fan de futbol, son simples aficionados de clubes que ni siqueira conocen bien este deporte, mira yo soy mexicano y en ocasiones me han caído mal los clubes argentinos por que no saben perder, como ejemplo te pongo a Boca Jrs. que en libertadores mi equipo les puso un baile y no supieron manejar la frustración, Benitez su entrenador lo mejor que pudo hacer fue escupir al Bofo Bautista y en una entrevista cobardemente negó todo y dijo que no se acordaba, fueron malos perdedores esa vez, en donde no pude decir nada fue cuando Maxi metió un golazo para sacar a México de octavos, ante esos escenarios lo mejor que se puede hacer es aceptar la derrota y aplaudir porque se perdió por una genialidad, y en el mundial de Qatar, Messi demostró un nivel de élite, se cargó a una selección al hombro y dio un torneo espectacular, es para mi el mejor jugador de la historia.
I am here after watching Lamine Yamal performance vs Spurs⭐
15 años dominando el fútbol. Gracias Leo.
The way those ‘big’ Juve players kept hitting him hard and trying to intimidate him physically and yet he kept dribbling and playing with confidence at that young age leaves me in awe of this football genius
Gonna miss Messi dominating games like this, he’s aging now and it’s hard to watch him not be able to perform how he wants or used to, but that’s life. He is the GOAT. No one played with his ability especially since day 1. Raw talent and skill. It’s been a pleasure watching him all these years. Ronaldinho was my favorite since early 2000s, and Messi took over in the best way. I really believe he has a great shot at winning the World Cup this year, the team is finally built to cater to him, and the coach actually knows what he’s doing. The players actually want to win FOR Messi; young, talented and almost all proven to be adequate players. Hopefully this is his shot. Love you Messi, and good luck !! 🐐👑
Very honest assessment about Messi's world cup .. I even have the same opinion..
Winning the World Cup, for Argentina, would be fantastic, for the greatest player, that I have been fortunate enough to have seen play. No other footballer on this Planet, comes close to the little magician, his ability ON the ball is unbelievable, it IS a privilege, to have seen him play.
World Cup this year LOL - couldn't even score on the Saudi's from open play!
@@biscobisco1882 haters gonna hate
@@COGORDOS Facts gonna facts. I don't hate Messi, I do hate his insane fans though.
The greatest there has ever been. The greatest there is. There greatest there will ever be.
He Is the best player of all time
Estamos hablando de un gran equipo de la Juventus con estrellas como Vieira, Messi tan joven y ya daba dolores de cabeza a los mejores jugadores del mundo
No por nada, florentino le dio un cheque en blanco para que fiche por el Real madrid
No sólo eran estrellas, que sí; ademas esta es la época previa al futbol moderno.
Vieira, Legrottaglie, Pesotto, Emerson, Iuliano, Cannavaro, Tachinardi eran unos perros rabiosos, fijate que lo recontra cagan a patadas para pararlo y el no se queja; y como postre, tenian a Buffon en el arco por si algun delantero llegaba al area con las dos piernas enteras.
@@chottomatekudasai-kun3887 creo que el arquero de ese partido es Christian Abbiati
@@chottomatekudasai-kun3887 para los que dicen que a messi no le pegaron
@@chottomatekudasai-kun3887 Zebina también era un carnicero jaja
Always joy of my life to see young messi's play 🇦🇷
Messi rapidíssimo. Pura vdd! Até hoje aos 35 anos continua sendo rapidíssimo
Vi ese partiso en directo. Fue increible ver como un crio exigio el máximo a los mejores defensas del momento, el crack de Viera parecia un alevín frente a Messi. Un dia para la historia
Solo ahora comenzamos a dimensionar la magnitud de lo que ha hecho Messi...
damn messi was the man but what an era for football, look at the giants on that pitch- amazing.
In a lifetime there are a handful of exceptionally talented people who come around.
Lionel Messi is “All” of them put together,
Legend doesn’t even come close.
🥇⚽️🥇⚽️🥇⚽️🥇
the way he just creates chances so easily hes amazing
y el placer continua hoy en día, es inexplicable lo que juega este tipo
GOAT in the making
10:00 probablemente el primer "Meeessi, Meeessi" de la historia
yo estuve aquel día jamás se me olvidara, fue lo mejor que había visto nunca.
You are lucky
Yo también estuve ahí, estaba 3 asientos a la izquierda tuya
@@romelp.7839 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Messi the best ❤king of football
I literally cried watching this, he's the greatest players of all time and was born to play this sport, and has graced us with his presence. I'm so honored to have watched him from day 1 to his pinnacle of winning the coveted World Cup. It's not a matter of who is better, Ronaldo or him, Messi is simply an absolute gift from God and he made this sport so much more enjoyable to watch.
Ronaldinho say: "He is the true Best of All Time Fútbol player"
Messi forever💞
Quisiera saber si a algun jugador en la historia recibio esa ovacion a esa edad.
@@gerardomejia3855 en el tiempo que estuvo solo tubo 5 goles en 31 partidos cuál goleador? nisiquiera recibia ovación cuando llegó a Manchester recién
@@gerardomejia3855 no es eso solo q cr7 en ese tiempo era un buen reagateador pero hacia jugadas innecesarias y aca messi se nota mas completo como dice capello y jamas lo aplaudio el sporting ni el united
Un tal Diego Armando Maradona😉
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@@hemivivencia7670 fue en su pais
Messi was born as a star and true legend 😮😮😮
It feels good to have watched him grow... Every match was like connecting to see a phenomenon unraveling. Kind of magical.
All those big guys were booked trying to foul an 18 year old genius... That's when you see he deserved a standing ovation
Que orgullo es ser argentino y haber visto a los dos más grandes de la historia..pero lo de Messi es fue y será simplemente extraterrestre ..gracias por tanto fútbol mi amada Argentina ❤️🇦🇷🇦🇷❤️
Bien dicho, paisano :-) AR AR AR
He was so so raw, so full of talent with an incredibly high ceiling. Seeing this version of Messi spawn into the beast we know today has been such a privilege
La prueba definitiva de que no hace falta hacer goles para hacer un partidazo
Asi debe ser su último partido... jugando en su estadio con su gente con su equipo... messi ....patrimonio del fútbol e histórico del barca...
se debería retirar jugando para el baca, creo q nos haria feliz a todos
Es verdad se tiene que retirar en Newell's
@@pipi0290 😂😂
Su último partido de Messi debe y va a ser en el Monumental con 100.000 personas enloquecidas
Woow era apenas un Niño y jugaba ya con esa calidad 😮…que lindo verlo levantar la Copa Mundial 2022 gracias LIO MESSI que grande eres y tú sencillez te hace gigante 👏👏👏👏👏🇪🇨🇦🇷
This version of Messi, is the most dangerous footballer in history
After the Brazilian Ronaldo
Not really. It would still take like 4-5 years to witness Prime Messi, the best player I've ever seen.
Maradona young, plays similar
This wasn't the goal-scoring-all-round Messi. This was the just-gimme-the-ball-and-lemme-dribble Messi
Ronaldinho in his prime was better
Goosebumps and tears of joy... What a phenomenal player.
Never ever we won't see another messi since eternity. We're so lucky to be in his time.
The one & only G.O.A.T 🐐
People even knew back then that they were witnessing something never seen before and he is now 35yrs of age and doing the same things, he deserves to win a World Cup but even if he doesn't win it we all know he is the best player to ever play the game
Thank God he did
People underestimate how much more physical Messi became later on. Years after this he gained a bunch of muscle mass and was able to battle players a lot stronger.
MESSI con sus regates y su juego era un adelantado para esa época, increíble....
The GOAT 🐐👑
Certo che era in anticipo, gli hanno accelerato la crescita a quel nano dopato.
only Messi at young age 17 / 18 YO impressed the whole world . I never seen such a talent like Leo and Ronaldo the Brazilian . both of them at young age the world there something special about them ... but for me R10 Ronaldinho is the best one ever touch a ball , I know Messi better than him at everything and also the Brazilian Ronaldo but I don't know I just have a soft spot for Ronaldinho .❤️
Ronnie was pure show 💃🏻🔥
78u5u
You didn't see many players,it seems,or you don't understand about football...
@@victorbf Show,show,show...Ronaldinho...
Here after Lamine Yamal. Forca Barca!
Más de 15 años dominando este deporte es THE REAL GOAT LIONEL MESSI.
The video solely highlights the attacking threat of Messi. even without goals, the goal setups he creates ALONE makes him one of the greatest to ever do it.
MESSI AND MARADONA THE BEST PLAYER
18 yrs and the whole crowd cheers ur name without even scoring a goal... Nobody certainly not penaldo
Lo impresioante fue que ya tenia una personalidad tremenda, cuantas veces le pegaron y siguio encarando, messi es una eminencia no solo fisica si no mentalmente hablando. El GOAT
What always amazed me, and I don't think it ever got a lot of attention, is how hard he can kick the ball.
You just don't think of someone his size generating so much power, which tells us he not only has very strong legs but, more importantly, his technique is excellent.
1:37 , 10:03 , 12:08 I got goosebumps 🔥🔥🔥
Why honor a 17.18 year old young-player ?
They already knows about of LeoMessi
Amazing!.................❤❤
I watched that football documentary (those two person conversation during dinner), about how Messi was found on the street of Argentina and the journey of his development and training. Pure hardwork combined with talent. Yes he got injection for his growth etc, but all that does not matter if he didn't train rigorously back then. Those movements and muscles are built since his early days. Such legend.
Messi is a special breed when it comes to playing the beautiful game of football.
I doubt there will ever be another one who comes close to him.
No fear, no hesitation. Just goes forward. He was meant to play
Messi at 18 >>>> Mbappe prime
Anytime
Mbappe in the same sentence as messi is already a crime in itself
I don't think mbappe's prime is up to messi's games at 18 19
Facts. No player will ever surpass Messi.
That arrogant turtle is nowhere close to young-prime Messi. It's just a crime to compare that turtle with him.
At the age of 18 the whole stadium has started chanting his name, they saw something different in Messi
el verdadero y ÚNICO jóven promesa que haya existido, el mejor futbolista.
una verdadera bestia y con tan solo 17 años que partidaso dio, un talento nato, peleo por todo en ese partido, un verdadero dios