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Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers to ever grace the field, has just won his seventh Ballon d'Or award! The Argentine superstar received the prestigious trophy at a glittering ceremony held in Paris last night, where he was joined by some of the biggest names in world football. Messi's journey to this momentous achievement began back in 1987 when he first picked up a ball and started kicking it around.

From there, he went on to become Barcelona's youngest player at age 14 before making his senior debut two years later. Since then, he has been breaking records left and right - most goals scored, most assists given, highest number of appearances made... you name it, he's done it all.

But what makes Lionel Messi so special? It's not just his incredible talent; it's also his humility and dedication to the game. He never takes anything for granted and always gives everything he has got every time he steps onto the pitch.

That's why fans love him so much - because they know they can count on him to give them their best effort no matter what happens. So as we celebrate another year of Lionel Messi's success, let us take a moment to appreciate all that he has achieved over the course of his illustrious career. Here's to many more years of excellence from one of the greatest players of our generation!