Abuja — Lionel Messi is one of the finest players ever to have played the game. At just 22 years of age, he has achieved more at club level than Maradona, Ronaldo da Lima, Luis Figo, Ronaldinho and even Zidane.The only blemish on his impressive resume is the World Cup trophy.
Going into the World Cup in South Africa as the best player in the world will weigh heavily on the shoulders of young Messi, who will turn 23 during The World Cup. He will turn 23 on June 24.
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