Lionel Messi is an Argentine soccer star often referred to as “The Messiah” of football. He plays the forward position for Barcelona and his national team. As a creative playmaker and goal machine, Messi has taken home six Ballon d’Or trophies, six European Golden Shoe, ten La Liga titles, four UEFA Champions League titles, and six Copa del Rey awards. Besides, he holds the record for the most goals in La Liga and European league season, the most hat-tricks in La Liga and UEFA, the most assists in La Liga, European league season, and Copa America. Messi became the first footballer to receive the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2020.