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3 days ago
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Lionel Messi names one Barcelona goal as favourite of his entire career
Lionel Messi names one Barcelona goal as favourite of his entire career Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has this week provided an insight his personal favourite goal of his career. And the Argentine's pick may come as something of a surprise… Veteran attacker Messi has of course been responsible for some of the most spectacular goals in modern history. Advertisement From solo specials to thunderous left-footed drives and sumptuous free-kicks, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's efforts in front of goal will go down in football folklore. Immediately springing to mind when thinking back to Messi's very best goals are those against the likes of Bayern Munich, Athletic Club, and Getafe. It is another, though, which the 37-year-old himself considers to be his personal favourite. Speaking during an interview with Inter Miami, as part of the club's 'A Goal in Life' campaign, this week, Messi was drawn on the topic of his best goals ever. And the Barcelona icon went on to highlight his crucial Blaugrana header against Manchester United in the Champions League finale in 2009: Advertisement 'I've scored many goals that might have been even more beautiful and valuable, also because of their importance, but the header in the Champions League final against Manchester United has always been my favourite.' Conor Laird – GSFN
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'GOAT's Choice': Lionel Messi Picks Iconic 2009 UCL Final Header As Career Favourite
One of football's all-time greats, Lionel Messi, revealed his favourite goal of his iconic career. The legendary Argentine forward, one of the leading goalscorers in club and international football, named the goal of all goals that is the closest to his heart. Looking over his winning goal at the 2022 World Cup, Messi called the header he executed to secure FC Barcelona the 2009 UEFA Champions League crown against Manchester United as his personal favourite. 'I had many goals that are perhaps even more beautiful and of enormous value, also because of their importance, but the header in the Champions League final against Manchester United was always my favourite," Messi told ESPN upon joining hands with Inter Miami CF Foundation's 'A Goal in Life' charity initiative.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lionel Messi finally reveals one goal that means the most in his iconic career
Image Source: Getty Lionel Messi, who is among the all-time greats of football, has announced his favourite goal among all the goals that he's scored. It isn't even his dazzling solo effort against Getafe or his penalty-winning goal in the 2022 World Cup final, but a rare header to secure FC Barcelona the 2009 UEFA Champions League final against Manchester United. The news comes as part of the Inter Miami CF Foundation's 'A Goal in Life' charity initiative. The significance of Lionel Messi's 2009 header Messi scores a crucial goal for Barcelona in a 2-0 win over Manchester United to seal a historic treble under Pep Guardiola at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on May 27, 2009. Reflecting on that moment, Messi said: "I've scored many goals that might have been even more beautiful and valuable, also because of their importance, but the header in the Champions League final against Manchester United has always been my favorite." Messi, who measures up at 5'7", leapt higher than defender Rio Ferdinand to meet Xavi's cross, arching a header over goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. He remembered: "It was hard to imagine that I was going to score with my head with Ferdinand standing near me, but I didn't really have a marker — the ball came into the centre and I was there to meet it" It was more than a personal milestone, though, as the goal was pivotal in the history of Barcelona and would go on to secure a famous treble-winning season for the club. Messi highlighted its significance, saying: "It was such an important goal in every sense: for the team, for the way the final was turning in our favour and for me, too. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025: Steel Suppliers From Mexico At Lowest Prices (Take A Look) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo It's still one of my favourite goals'. Transforming Lionel Messi's favorite moment into art for a cause Working with celebrated digital artist Refik Anadol, Messi's iconic goal will be immortalized as a one-of-a-kind digital artwork. Anadol will then A.I. a piece of art that embodies the moment, using thousands of data points from the match to compose millions to go into the piece. To enable this creation, the audiovisual rights of the goal have been donated by UEFA. Christie's will auction the piece, and proceeds will go to education initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean, in collaboration with UNICEF. Formal unveilings will occur on Christie's website on June 11 and then will be available for public view from July 15 to 21 in New York. Bidding online will run until July 25, 2025 Also Read: How far is Lionel Messi from MLS's all-time top 10 goal scorers? This project not only celebrates an iconic sporting moment but also demonstrates that sport and art can come together for the cause of philanthropy. During this, Messi has also been contributing on and off the pitch, with this project being a testament to his legacy and a deeper involvement in changing lives beyond football. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Which is Lionel Messi's favourite goal from his career?
Messi has scored 860 goals as yet. Which one do you like the most, and which does he like the most? On May 22nd, Messi will reveal his favourite goal for a cause. 'Choosing just one goal is very difficult, but doing it with this purpose is worth it,' Messi said. 'There's a very important objective behind it, and I'm very happy to be part of it,' Messi said. He will do it for 'A Goal in Life,' an artistic and charitable initiative, led by the Inter Miami CF Foundation, and done with the digital artist Refik Anadol. The work will be a visualization of the selected goal and an artistic interpretation based on millions of data points that capture the emotional essence of that moment. The announcement of the selected goal will be on the Inter Miami CF Foundation's social media channels. The final artwork will be unveiled on June 11 in New York at an event hosted by Christie's, the auction house. Refik Anadol is obviously thrilled: 'It's an honor to collaborate with Messi on something that unites the emotional legacy of sport with the future of art. Using AI to visualize the memory of his favorite goal is both an artistic and ethical challenge. A vast majority of Messi's goals came for his boyhood club Barcelona, of course. From 2003 to 2021, he was with the Spanish giants, joining them as a teenager from Argentina and going on to have a career for the ages. In 778 appearances for Barcelona , he scored 672 goals during which he won 4 UEFA Champion League titles and 10 Spanish league titles among many other trophies. The list of his epic goals for Barcelona in themselves would make for a stunning compilation. Even though is time with PSG next wasn't as rewarding, he still scored some famous goals and has continued to notch up bangers in his time with Inter Miami at MLS.
