Messi: Beyond the Game
Messi: Beyond the Game is a 10-part narrative podcast exploring the life, career, and legacy of Lionel Messi. From his childhood struggles in Argentina to his global rise as a football icon, each episode dives into the challenges, triumphs, and moments that defined him. Designed for international audiences, especially in the U.S. and India, the show captures not just Messi’s records and trophies, but also his humanity, resilience, and the emotional power of his story.
Episodes
From Barcelona to Paris and finally to Miami, Lionel Messi’s arrival in Major League Soccer transformed football in the United States. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game explores why he chose Inter Miami, the cultural explosion that followed, and how even in the twilight of his career, Messi continues to change the sport everywhere he goes.
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After years of heartbreak and doubt, Lionel Messi finally achieved the ultimate dream: lifting the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game tells the story of redemption, from the Copa América breakthrough in 2021 to the unforgettable run in 2022, and how Messi cemented his legacy as the greatest of all time.
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After more than two decades, Lionel Messi’s love story with Barcelona ended in tears. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game explores the collapse of a dynasty, the financial chaos that forced him out, the emotional farewell at Camp Nou, and the surreal moment when the world’s greatest player put on a shirt that wasn’t Blaugrana.
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The World Cup in Brazil was supposed to be Messi’s crowning moment. He carried Argentina to the final, only to see glory slip away in extra time. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game relives the heartbreak of 2014—the missed chances, the weight of expectation, and the image of Messi staring at the trophy that wasn’t his.
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With Pep Guardiola on the sidelines and Lionel Messi on the pitch, Barcelona built one of the greatest dynasties in football history. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game explores the golden era of tiki-taka, unforgettable Champions League nights, Messi’s evolution into a “false nine,” and how the Catalan club became a global symbol of beauty and dominance.
Brilliant at Barcelona but burdened with Argentina, Messi carried the expectations of an entire country on his small shoulders. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game explores his struggles with the national team, from Copa América heartbreaks to World Cup disappointments, and how the pressure of a nation nearly broke him.
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For more than a decade, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo defined the greatest rivalry in modern football. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game explores how two contrasting superstars pushed each other to impossible heights, turned El Clásico into the world’s most-watched sporting event, and shaped an era that may never be repeated.
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At just 16, Lionel Messi made his first appearance for Barcelona’s first team. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game dives into his early years at La Masia, his unforgettable debut, and how a shy boy from Rosario became the most dazzling prodigy the club had ever seen.
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At just 13 years old, Lionel Messi left his home in Rosario, Argentina, to pursue a dream across the Atlantic. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game tells the story of his journey to Barcelona, the loneliness of leaving family behind, and how La Masia shaped the boy into the legend he would become.
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Before the trophies, before the stadiums, there was a small boy in Rosario, Argentina—tiny, fragile, and obsessed with football. This episode of Messi: Beyond the Game uncovers Lionel Messi’s childhood, his battle with a growth disorder, and the extraordinary family support that helped him take his very first steps toward greatness.
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