 At just 16, Lionel Messi made his first appearance for Barcelona’s first team. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game dives into his early years at La Masia, his unforgettable debut, and how a shy boy from Rosario became the most dazzling prodigy the club had ever seen.

&nbsp;At just 16, Lionel Messi made his first appearance for Barcelona&rsquo;s first team. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game dives into his early years at La Masia, his unforgettable debut, and how a shy boy from Rosario became the most dazzling prodigy the club had ever seen.

Messi: Beyond the Game is a 10-part narrative podcast exploring the life, career, and legacy of Lionel Messi. From his childhood struggles in Argentina to his global rise as a football icon, each episode dives into the challenges, triumphs, and moments that defined him. Designed for international audiences, especially in the U.S. and India, the show captures not just Messi’s records and trophies, but also his humanity, resilience, and the emotional power of his story.

Messi: Beyond the Game is a 10-part narrative podcast exploring the life, career, and legacy of Lionel Messi. From his childhood struggles in Argentina to his global rise as a football icon, each episode dives into the challenges, triumphs, and moments that defined him. Designed for international audiences, especially in the U.S. and India, the show captures not just Messi&rsquo;s records and trophies, but also his humanity, resilience, and the emotional power of his story.