Wikipedia Trail: From "Lionel Messi" to "Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield"

Lionel Messi

He is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward and captains both Spanish club Barcelona and the Argentina national team. Often considered the best player in the world and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won a record six Ballon d'Or awards.

2009 Ballon d'Or

This award is given to the best football player in the world as judged by an international panel of sports journalists. 

Omar Sívori

was an Italian Argentine football player and manager who played as a forward. At club level, he is known for his successful time with Italian side Juventus during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield

It is an Argentine sports club based in Liniers, Buenos Aires. Its football team plays in Primera División, the highest level of the Argentine league system. Founded in 1910, the club has spent most of its history in the top tier of Argentine football. The club's home ground is the 49,540-capacity José Amalfitani Stadium, where they have played since 1951.

Lionel Messi


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