- The writer recalls first watching an unknown 18-year-old Messi on a tiny 13-inch TV in 2005 and later seeing him live — a reminder of how humble his beginnings felt.
- Messi’s career is a roller coaster of highs and lows: youth tournament star, World Cup winner in 2022, multiple Copa América triumphs, plus painful near-misses that made his legacy even more compelling.
- Now playing in MLS and about to have a farewell match for Argentina in Buenos Aires, Messi’s send-off is a rare live-sports moment — something many fans say feels like a privilege to witness.
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