Messi has played more times in the World Cup than diego maradona.

In the early morning of 65438+ on February 2022, Beijing time, in the 2022 Group C match in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Argentina beat Poland 2-0 and advanced as the first in the group.

Messi made his debut in this game. He made 22 appearances in five World Cups, surpassing Argentine star diego maradona.

In the 38th minute, Messi was hit in the face by szczesny while fighting for the top in the restricted area, and the referee on duty awarded a penalty after looking back at VAR. However, Messi's penalty was saved by szczesny.

Although he missed the penalty, Messi performed well in this game and created opportunities for the team many times. Messi has participated in five World Cups, and Argentina has never qualified for the group.

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On the club side, Messi entered the youth training camp in La Masia in 2000. In 2004, Messi signed a professional contract with Barcelona Football Club. In 2009, Messi helped Barcelona win the Golden Globe Award for the first time. 20 1 1, Messi helped Barcelona to be crowned the fifth champion.

In the 20 12 season, Messi scored 9 1 goal in the official competition, which set a new record for football in a single natural year and won the Golden Globe Award for the fourth consecutive year. 20 15, Messi once again helped Barcelona win the five-time championship and won the Golden Globe Award for the fifth time. 20 19, Messi won the Golden Globe Award for the sixth time. On 202 1, Messi freely joined Paris Saint-Germain Football Club and won the Golden Globe Award for the seventh time in the same year.

In the national team, Messi helped Argentina U20 youth team win the 2005 World Youth Championship. In 2008, Messi won the gold medal in men's football at the Beijing Olympic Games with the Argentine Olympic team.

On 20 14, Messi helped Argentina win the second place in the World Cup and won the Golden Globe Award. 202 1, Messi helped Argentina win the Copa America. In 2022, Messi helped Argentina win the World Cup and the European and American Cup, and personally won the Golden Globe Award for the World Cup again.