


In 2005, an 18-year-old Messi was named on the bench for Argentina’s friendly against Hungary.
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Not only was that his professional debut, he also became the. Messi made his debut for PSG on Sunday after coming off the bench midway through the second half in a 2-0 win at Reims in the French league. Messi’s career with his national side couldn’t have got off to a worse start. PSG somehow got too comfortable and Reims started to apply some pressure, with Moreto Cassama's superb strike hitting Keylor Navas's crossbar three minutes before the break. At 17 years, three months, and 22 days, Messi made his senior team debut in a LaLiga game against Espanyol on October 16, 2004. It was on that date in 2004 when Lionel Messi made his official debut for the club, appearing as a substitute in La Liga and initiating a career that has. Messi, who is due to appear in his fifth World Cup, made his international debut in 2005 and has since won 164 caps for Argentina and is the country’s all-time record scorer with 90 goals.

Two days before the end of the window, the 22-year-old made the difference with his speed and sense of timing, opening the scoring with a header and rounding off with a clinical finish.Īfter a stuttering start, PSG got into their groove and Mbappé put them a head after 15 minutes by heading home from Angel Di Maria's cross. Lionel Messi has said he endured a 'bad time' during his debut season at Paris Saint-Germain but added he is enjoying his football again, with Argentinas World Cup campaign two months away. Messi’s career with his national side couldn’t have got off to a worse start. Mbappé put in a brilliant performance, seemingly unfazed by the transfer frenzy surrounding him. Messi has been on vacation since he led Argentina to its Copa America title in late July and has yet to participate in training under head coach Mauricio Pochettino since arriving in Paris. Mbappé gave PSG a taste of what they would be missing if he left for Real Madrid, who have made bids to recruit the France striker since Messi joined on a two-year deal from Barcelona.Īll 20,545 tickets available were sold at the Auguste Delaune Stadium to see 34-year-old Messi play, and the fans who chanted the Argentina forward's name were rewarded in the 66th minute when he replaced the disappointing Neymar.
