Did Messi play in the 2010 World Cup?

Messi’s first World Cup came in Germany in 2006. His first World Cup as a bona fide great was in 2010.

Do Messi have World Cup?

Before 2021, Messi reached three Copa America finals and one World Cup final, losing each time. However, he does boast an Olympic gold medal and one from the Under-20 World Cup.

When did Messi take World Cup?

In 2014 Messi led Argentina to the World Cup final for the first time in 24 years. Argentina lost to Germany, but Messi won the Golden Ball award as the tournament’s best player.

Who won 2006 World Cup?

Italy national football team
2006 FIFA World Cup/Champion

Italy won the tournament, claiming their fourth World Cup title. They defeated France 5–3 in a penalty shoot-out in the final, after extra time had finished in a 1–1 draw.

Who scored the winning penalty for Italy in 2006?

Fabio Grosso
Fabio Grosso—who scored Italy’s first goal in the semi-final against Germany—scored the winning penalty; Italy won by a score of 5–3.

How old was Messi when he made his World Cup debut?

2006 World Cup – Germany. Messi made his World Cup debut at the age of 18 in Argentina’s second group stage game against Serbia and Montenegro.

Who was the winner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup?

Champions Italy (4th title) The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six populated continents…

How many goals did Lionel Messi score in his first season?

During his first full season (2002–03), he was top scorer with 36 goals in 30 games for the Cadetes A, who won an unprecedented treble of the league and both the Spanish and Catalan cups. The Copa Catalunya final, a 4–1 victory over Espanyol, became known in club lore as the partido de la máscara]

When did Lionel Messi retire from international soccer?

Messi led Argentina to back-to-back Copa America finals (2015, 2016) and lost to the same opponent (Chile) in both. After three consecutive defeats in tournament finals, the Barcelona star announced his retirement from international soccer.

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