A video was published on the official social media pages of Spain's La Liga. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
It shows Lionel Messi initially sitting on the bench, then replacing Dequn and trying to make an impact in the final minutes of the derby match against Espanyol in the Spanish championship. It was on October 16, 2004, that Messi made his debut for the Barcelona team.
This day is considered the beginning of a new legend in the football world. At that time, Messi entered the field wearing the number 30 jersey.
Currently, Lionel Messi is playing for the Inter Miami club in the United States. His current contract is set until the end of 2025.
Thus, exactly 21 years ago, Messi took the field for the first time with Barcelona and began his brilliant career. His activity serves as a source of inspiration for many fans and left an indelible mark in football history.
