Lionel Messi Faces Emotional Decision as Inter Miami Star Prepares to Be Immortalised in Historic Charity Auction

Lionel Messi set to pick out favorite from Barcelona, PSG, Argentina and Inter Miami goals. (Photo Courtesy)

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Lionel Messi set to pick out favorite from Barcelona, PSG, Argentina and Inter Miami goals. (Photo Courtesy)

Lionel Messi Faces Emotional Decision as Inter Miami Star Prepares to Be Immortalised in Historic Charity Auction

Stephen Awino 07:49 - 15.05.2025

Lionel Messi is poised to be immortalised in a historic auction for his goals for Barcelona, PSG, Argentina and current club Inter Miami.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is facing a deeply personal and emotional choice as he prepares for a landmark charity initiative that will celebrate his legendary football career.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is set to select his favourite goal from an illustrious career that has seen him net over 800 times for clubs and country.

This momentous decision will culminate in the creation of a one-of-a-kind artwork by acclaimed Turkish artist Refik Anadol.

The digital painting, based on the goal Messi deems most meaningful, will be auctioned, with all proceeds going to charitable causes.

The final piece, which will also bear the signatures of both Messi and Anadol, will be officially unveiled in New York on June 11.

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A Goal to Remember

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Lionel Messi is set to pick out favorite from Barcelona, PSG, Argentina and Inter Miami goals. (Credit: Imago) Sergio Aguero has revealed his one Lionel Messi regret in a new documentary (Credit: Imago)

Speaking ahead of the event, the Argentine captain reflected on the weight of the decision.

“Choosing just one goal out of them all is very difficult—each one is special in its own way, and some are really important or bring back incredible memories,” Messi said according to Sky Sports.

“But highlighting one as a favourite for the first time, to make this unique project possible, is worth it. There's a strong purpose behind it, and I'm really happy to be part of it.”

Messi’s career has been punctuated by unforgettable goals, from his dazzling solo run against Getafe in 2007, to his iconic strike in the Champions League final against Manchester United in 2009, and his World Cup goals with Argentina, including those from the victorious 2022 campaign.

Messi Set to Be Immortalised

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Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi. (Credit: Imago)

Refik Anadol, known for fusing data and digital art, will transform Messi’s chosen goal into a visual masterpiece, turning motion into memory.

The collaboration brings together two creative geniuses, one from the world of sport, the other from art, in a powerful statement of legacy.

As the footballing icon prepares to make what may be one of the most meaningful choices of his career, fans around the world await to see which moment he select.