Lionel Messi Picks His Favorite Goal of His Career, and It Came Against Rival Cristiano Ronaldo Back in 2009

Lionel Messi revealed his favorite goal, and it's not one of the hundreds he's scored with his legendary left foot. It was the header that sealed Barcelona's victory in the 2009 Champions League final over Manchester United.

Lionel Messi has scored over 800 goals in his career. Many have been spectacular and have entered football history. His personal number one radiates little splendour, but has an all the greater significance.

Lionel Messi (37) has scored more than 850 goals in his career. In a World Cup final? He did it. With a free kick or after an inimitable dribble? The Argentinian star also has plenty of such gems in his arsenal. But his favorite goal? He scored it with his head, according to himself.

Messi’s favorite goal, a header for Barcelona in 2009 Champions League final, to become work of art

Lionel Messi has revealed his favorite goal, and it wasn’t one of the hundreds he has scored with his legendary left foot. It was a header — one that sealed Barcelona’s 2009 Champions League final win over Manchester United. The Inter Miami star, World Cup champion for Argentina and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner made the announcement on Thursday, saying that goal from 16 years ago stands above the many he has logged for club and country over his…

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Lionel Messi has revealed the goal he holds closest to his heart, which is none other than the famous header against Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League final.