Lionel Messi’s career in pictures

The long-time Barcelona star has had an illustrious career.

Tuesday 10 August 2021 22:10 BST

Lionel Messi has been invaluable to Barcelona ( (PA Archive)

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Since making his debut for Barcelona in October 2004, Lionel Messi has gone on to establish himself as one of the greatest footballers of all time.

Following the announcement of Messi’s arrival at Paris St Germain the PA news agency takes a pictorial look back at his career.

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Lionel Messi’s career in pictures

The long-time Barcelona star has had an illustrious career.

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