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Lionel Messi 2005 U20 World Cup triumph

The countdown to Messi's farewell series is down to 16 hours, and the latest highlight looks back at 2005. That was the year an 18-year-old Lionel Messi led Argentina to win the U20 World Cup. He finished the tournament with six goals total, including both of his team's strikes in the 2-1 final victory against Nigeria.

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Lionel Messi 2005 U20 World Cup triumph

The countdown to Messi's farewell series is down to 16 hours, and the latest highlight looks back at 2005. That was the year an 18-year-old Lionel Messi led Argentina to win the U20 World Cup. He finished the tournament with six goals total, including both of his team's strikes in the 2-1 final victory against Nigeria.

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