Messi Magic: 10 Reasons Why He's the GOAT of Football

A Prodigy Emerges

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Club Legend

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Five Ballon d'Ors

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Unmatched Dribbling

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Passing Genius

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Free-Kick Maestro

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International Success

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Global Icon

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Adapting to PSG

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The Legacy

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