Timeline: Follow Lionel Messi’s Journey to Becoming World Number One

Through this interactive timeline, follow Lionel Messi’s transformation from a child prodigy to the world’s best player and all relevant events in between.
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Timeline: Follow Lionel Messi’s Journey to Becoming World Number One
Argentina's forward and captain Lionel Messi (L) is challenged by Switzerland's midfielder and captain Goekhan Inler during the second half of a Round of 16 football match between Argentina and Switzerland at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. (Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images)
7/2/2014
Updated:
8/6/2015