Messi’s Historic Debut Awaits

May 1st, 2005. Seventeen-year-old Lionel Messi waits on the bench,

ready to make history. He steps onto the pitch and wastes no time.

Ronaldinho spots the run, lifting a perfect pass over the defense.

It’s a delicate chip into the net, but the flag goes up!

The goal is disallowed, yet the instant chemistry between them is undeniable.

The agonizing close call silenced the stands, leaving the stadium breathless.

While just a playful tease, Ronaldinho’s flash of genius was undeniable, perfectly setting the

stage for the incredible sequence that followed. Mere moments later, history decides to