Brilliant at Barcelona but burdened with Argentina, Messi carried the expectations of an entire country on his small shoulders. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game explores his struggles with the national team, from Copa América heartbreaks to World Cup disappointments, and how the pressure of a nation nearly broke him.

Brilliant at Barcelona but burdened with Argentina, Messi carried the expectations of an entire country on his small shoulders. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game explores his struggles with the national team, from Copa Am&eacute;rica heartbreaks to World Cup disappointments, and how the pressure of a nation nearly broke him.

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.