Lionel Messi has enjoyed a storied career as he enters the final few years of it.
The Argentine forward made his name at Barcelona, before subsequently moving on to Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami. In that time, he has claimed countless trophies, as well as a record amount of Ballons d’Or. He has also shone with Argentina - the peak of his international career coming last year with the World Cup success in Qatar. It has not all been down to Messi though.
The 36-year-old can boast an array of talented teammates, stretching all the way back to his first season at Barcelona. We have tasked AI to come up with a list of the best of them:
One of Messi's colleagues both on the club and international front, Mascherano’s defensive skills and leadership were crucial for Barcelona during the pair’s time at the Camp Nou. After arriving from Liverpool, he became one of the most decorated players in the club’s history.
The now 39-year-old won four La Liga titles, four Copas del Rey, two Champions Leagues and a whole host of other trophies. Mascherano also earned 147 appearances for his country and is now managing the Argentina under-20 side.
Widely considered one of the greatest goalscorers of his generation, the Uruguayan striker accounted for one third of the famous Barcelona MSN alongside Messi and Brazilian forward Neymar. Signed for a huge fee from Liverpool, Suarez’s stunning record in front of goal made him worth every penny.
In 283 appearances for the Catalan giants, he scored 198 goals before a move to Atletico Madrid. Rumours of a reunion with Messi refuse to go away with talk suggesting that Suarez could be set for a move to Inter Miami in the near future.
The final element of the famous MSN, Neymar’s skill and dribbling
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