I watched him back in the day when he played at Napoli. I’d drive into North Beach and watch Serie A games at that cafe which is now closed (forgot the name).
As we all know, he is a legend. Only 5’4. Because of his skin color, he was subjected to prejudice in his own country.... He brought Napoli, a garbage club prior to his arrival, to the promised land - the club’s first ever Serie A championship. And then again two years later.
His performance against England in the ‘86 WC is/was/will always be legendary.
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Messi is good. Born in Argentina BUT basically grew up in Spain and never having played for an Argentinian club.