Lionel Messi Turns 38: Over 1,250 Goal Contributions for the Football Icon

by Sports Desk

🎉 Birthday Tribute to a Legend

Football legend Lionel Messi turned 38 today, June 24, 2025. From dazzling dribbles in La Masia to lifting the FIFA World Cup with Argentina, Messi has cemented his place as one of the greatest footballers in history.


⚽ Career Statistics at 38

  • Total Official Matches: 1,107

  • Total Goals: 866

  • Total Assists: 386

  • Goal Contributions: 1,252+

These statistics span across his legendary career at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Inter Miami, and the Argentina national team.


🏆 Club Career Breakdown

Barcelona (2004–2021)

  • Matches: 778

  • Goals: 672

  • Assists: 303

PSG (2021–2023)

  • Matches: 75

  • Goals: 32

  • Assists: 35

Inter Miami (2023–present)

  • Matches: 42

  • Goals: 36

  • Assists: 20


🇦🇷 International Career – Argentina

  • Caps: 191

  • Goals: 112

  • Assists: 58

  • World Cup Appearances: 26 (Most in history)

  • World Cup Goals: 13 (Argentina’s all-time leader)

He led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scoring in every knockout round.


📈 Recent Form

In the 2024–25 season so far, Messi continues to shine:

  • 37 goals

  • 21 assists

  • Helped Inter Miami reach the Round of 16 in the FIFA Club World Cup


💬 Fans & Tributes

Social media was flooded with wishes and emotional tributes, including messages from global football icons and clubs. Inter Miami shared a video montage captioned, “Happy 38th Birthday to the Greatest Ever.”


📌 Summary

At 38, Lionel Messi continues to defy age and rewrite football history. With over 1,250 goal contributions, a World Cup, and numerous titles, his legacy as a global football icon remains untouchable.


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