WORLD CUP OF 2006

2006 world cup was the first world cup for Messi.Injuries Messi at two months to play at the end of the 2005-06 season, continued his presence threatened the 2006 World Cup. Nevertheless, Argentina Messi in the team for the tournament on 15 Elected in May 2006. He also played in the last match for the World Cup against Argentina U-20 team for 15 minutes and 64 friendly against Angola from the moment.He witnessed Argentina's opening game against Ivory Coast to win by changing the bank.In the next match against Serbia and Montenegro, Messi the youngest player to represent Argentina at the World Cup when he came as a substitute for Maxi Rodríguez in the 74th minute. He assisted Hernán Crespo goal within minutes of entering the game and also scored the last goal in the 6-0 victory, making him the youngest scorer in the tournament top scorer and the sixth youngest History of the World Cup.Messi started in Argentina after 0-0 tie against the Netherlands.In the following game against Mexico, Messi came on as a substitute in the 84th minute tied the score came to 01.01. He looked like a goal, but it was considered offside with Argentina, a late goal in injury time to move on.coach Jose Pekerman gave Messi on the bench during the quarterfinal match against Germany, they lost 2.4 out of a penalty shoot-out.


The 2010 World Cup, Messi wore number 10 for the first time a major tournament.Messi played the entire game in Argentina's opening match of the 2010 World Cup, 1-0 victory against Nigeria. He had several opportunities to score, but repeatedly denied Vincent Enyeama Messi started in Argentina following the 4-1 victory against South Korea. He played more than attacking midfielder and playmaker role Maradona,and has participated in all the objectives of his team, which helps to Gonzalo Higuain score a hat-trick.It is a block captain Messi at the third and final match with Argentina's 2-0 victory in Greece, he returned to the middle of the game and was named man of Argentina match.When the round of 16, he helped Carlos Tevez first goal 3-1 victory in Mexico. Argentina World Cup ended in 4-0 defeat against Germany in the quarter-finals.Messi is a list of ten players nominated for Ballon d'Or by the Technical Study Group.Ryhmä Messi identified by the words: "Outstanding in his pace and creativity of his team, dribbling, shooting, passing - spectacular and efficient rail.