Happy 35th Birthday Lionel Messi: Top 6 iconic moments of Argentine and PSG star

Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has produced some of most iconic moments during his illustrious 19-year senior career that began in 2003 with Barcelona C. As Argentine star turns 35 on June 24, here is a look at his five most iconic moments with both club and country.

Lionel Messi's 35th birthday: A look at 5 memorable moments

1. Lionel Messi produced some of most stunning dribbling skills when he went past several Real Mrid defenders in 2010-11 season before slotting ball in back of net. 35-year-old dribbled past almost five defenders to score one of best solo goals against Barcelona's bitter rivals on that occasion.

1. Lionel Messi also delivered an outstanding performance in 2011 UEFA Champions League final against Manchester United as he almost singlehandedly helped Barcelona win title on that night. 35-year-old may have just scored one goal in his side's 3-1 win, but his all-around contributions were so valuable that he also went on to win UEFA player of match award.

1. While Lionel Messi has won almost every trophy in domestic football with Barcelona, an international trophy eluded him until he went on to famously le his side to a Copa America title last year. After losing four finals with national side, Messi finally got his hands on Copa America trophy following a 1-0 win at Maracana Stium against Brazil.
2. Even though Barcelona suffered a heartbreaking defeat in UEFA Champions League 2018/19 semi-final to Liverpool on aggregate, Lionel Messi's free-kick in first leg was just breathtaking. Argentine star curled ball around Joe Gomez and put it in back of net from 35-yards out, giving Reds goalkeeper Alisson Becker no chance of saving it.

1. Messi produced anor brilliant solo moment in 2015 Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao when he went past several defenders on right flank before putting ball in back of net. His moment was so mesmerizing as he not only controlled ball brilliantly while accelerating at a high pace, but he also pulled off a nutmeg and skipped past a defender before scoring a wonderful solo goal.
2. 19-year-old Lionel Messi produced one of most outrageous goals in football history as he dribbled ball from his own half and rounded off Getafe goalkeeper to find back of net. goal drew comparisons with Diego Marona's Goal of Century vs England.