1987: Lionel Messi is born on June 24 in Rosario, Argentina.2009: Messi wins the FIFA World Player of the Year award and helps Barcelona secure a historic treble (La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Champions League).2003: Messi makes his first-team debut for FC Barcelona on November 16 against FC Porto in a UEFA Champions League match.1999: Messi's prodigious talent catches the eye of FC Barcelona scouts.2004: On October 16, Messi scores his first goal for Barcelona in a La Liga match against Albacete.2012: Messi sets a new record for the most goals scored in a calendar year with 91 goals, surpassing Gerd Muller's record.2022: Messi leads Argentina to victory in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.2023: Messi joins Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS), continuing his career in the U.S.2005: Messi wins the FIFA World Youth Championship with Argentina's U-20 team and is named the tournament's best player.