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Lionel Messi’s origin story goes viral: 1996 Newell’s Old Boys clip shows him channeling Diego Maradona at age 9

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A rare 1996 clip of a nine-year-old Lionel Messi has gone viral, stirring deep emotions among fans, former players, and even Newell’s Old Boys itself. In an era where digital moments fade fast, a rediscovered VHS tape from nearly three decades ago has rekindled memories of soccer’s most iconic number 10. A rare 1996 clip of a nine-year-old Lionel Messi has gone viral, stirring deep emotions among fans, former players, and even Newell’s Old Boys …

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The recording was made of the Newell's Old Boys youth team born in 1987, after the team won the Peruvian tournament.

·Budapest, Hungary
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After turning 38, a user revealed images never seen of the Argentine star, which quickly became angry on social networks.

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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The Messi(e) was before our eyes, since 1996. While the Argentine dream merchant is preparing to find...

An amazing video appeared with Lionel Messi (38 years old) as a little hero.

·Romania
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Video by Lionel Messi playing Diego Maradona on the court of Newell ́s. Video by Messi with 9 years playing at Newell ́s.

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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beIN SPORTS USA broke the news in on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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