Will Lionel Messi lead Argentina to glory ?

It's the question on every soccer fan's mind: will Lionel Messi lead Argentina to glory? The diminutive superstar has been carrying his country on his back for years, but they've always come up just short. Will this be the year that he finally lifts the trophy? Messi has been nothing short of phenomenal for both Barcelona and Argentina over the past few years, and there's no reason to think he won't be able to replicate that form at the World Cup. However, there are a few factors working against him. In this blog post, we'll take a look at whether or not Messi can lead Argentina to glory at the 2018 World Cup.

Messi's early years

Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. He began playing soccer at a young age and his talent was quickly recognized by local coaches. At age 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency and his family moved to Barcelona, Spain, so he could join the FC Barcelona youth academy.

Messi quickly rose through the ranks at Barcelona, impressing with his speed, dribbling ability and scoring prowess. He made his first-team debut in 2004 at age 17 and soon established himself as one of the best players in the world. In 2006-07, he helped Barcelona win the Spanish league title and was named the FIFA World Player of the Year.

Since then, Messi has gone on to win numerous individual awards while leading Barcelona to more than 20 trophies, including eight Spanish league titles and four UEFA Champions League crowns. He is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time.

As for his international career, Messi has helped Argentina reach the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the Copa America in 2015 and 2016. However, he has yet to win a major trophy with his country. That could all change this summer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. With Messi leading the way, Argentina will be looking to finally claim glory on the biggest stage.

His career so far

Lionel Messi is widely considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time. He has won the FIFA World Player of the Year award a record five times and the Ballon d'Or a record six times. He has also been named the best player in the world by The Guardian, The Times, and The Daily Telegraph.

Messi began his career with Barcelona's youth academy and made his senior debut in 2004. He quickly established himself as one of the best players in the world and helped Barcelona win La Liga titles in 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2013. In 2009, he was named as FIFA's World Player of the Year and won his first Ballon d'Or. Messi has also helped Barcelona win the UEFA Champions League four times (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015).

In 2012, Messi signed a new contract with Barcelona that made him the highest-paid footballer in history. In 2013, he was once again named FIFA's World Player of the Year and won his fourth Ballon d'Or. Messi continued his stellar form into 2014 and helped Barcelona win another La Liga title. In 2015, he became Barcelona's all-time leading goalscorer and won his fifth Ballon d'Or.

Messi has also enjoyed success with the Argentine national team. He helped Argentina reach the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup where they lost to Germany. He has also won Olympic gold with Argentina at the 2008

The current Argentine team

The current Argentine team is one of the most promising in recent years. With Lionel Messi leading the line, they have a chance to win any tournament they enter. However, there are some concerns about their ability to convert chances into goals. They will need to be more clinical in front of goal if they want to win the World Cup.

Messi's chances of winning the World Cup

Many experts are saying that Messi has a very good chance of winning the World Cup this year. They point to his strong performance in the qualifiers, as well as Argentina's impressive showing in the Copa America. Messi is also in top form right now, having just won the European Golden Shoe for the second time in his career.

So it seems like everything is lining up for Messi to finally lead Argentina to glory. But can he really do it? We'll have to wait and see.

Conclusion

It's safe to say that Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time. His individual skills are unrivalled, and he has proven himself time and time again on the biggest stages. The only thing missing from his illustrious career is a major international trophy with Argentina. With the 2018 World Cup fast approaching, could this be Messi's year to finally lead his country to glory? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: if anyone can do it, Messi can.