Off went Deco, the game's lone scorer, and on came a 17-year-old Argentine named Lionel Messi. Acquired from Newell's Old Boys as an undersized 13-year-old, the intense, shaggy-haired teenager ...

Messi was 17 years, 3 months and 22 days old when he made his debut, and he was an occasional substitute while still ... that opponents only got enough opportunities to score just 21 goals, tied for ...

The 19-year-old became a prime contributor in ... that opponents only got enough opportunities to score just 21 goals, tied for the fewest of the Messi era. Rodrigo Faez, Sam Marsden and Graham ...

The 19-year-old became a prime contributor in the 2006-07 season ... that opponents only got enough opportunities to score just 21 goals, tied for the fewest of the Messi era. Rodrigo Faez, Sam ...

16, 2004, in the 82nd minute of a 1-0 win against local rival Espanyol, Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard made a substitution. Off went Deco, the game's lone scorer, and on came a 17-year-old Argentine ...

Barry was the first English player in La Masia, with opportunities to train and take selfies with Messi and Suarez. After ...

Messi was the joint top goalscorer of the tournament with four and topped the assists chart with five. At only 19-years-old, Messi scored one of the greatest and most well-known goals in soccer ...

20 years ago, today, marked a special moment for Barcelona as Lionel Messi made his competitive debut with the club. On October 16, 2004, the then 17-year-old came on as a substitute in a derby ...

Palmer has been told of the sacrifices he needs to reach Messi and Ronaldo levels, while Guardiola's decision to let him join Chelsea has received a rare pat on the back ...

After today's game, Messi discussed those old memories but made it clear that he did not see this match as a form of revenge for the game 15 years ago. Rather, his main focus is enjoying these matches ...