Celebrate Lionel Messi's birthday by watching his best Champions League goals
On June 24, 1987, a boy blessed with a magical left foot was born in the port city of Rosario in central Argentina. That boy would grow up to be the one and only Lionel Messi.
In honor of the Barcelona star's 29th birthday, here's a look back at his 10 best Champions League goals of all time.
From his crafty footwork to unlock Celtic in the Round of 16 on Feb. 10, 2008 to his undressing of the Real Madrid back line in the semifinals on Apr. 27, 2011 and everything in between, just sit back and enjoy.
A player that can give you everything -- long-range strikes, deft volleys (and even an occasional header!) -- Messi is already Barcelona's all-time leading goal-scorer. And just now turning 29, La Pulga will be sure to provide plenty more highlight-reel goals in the years to come.
Happy birthday, Messi!
(Note: A correction to this story was made after the initial publication.)
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