Messi
Definition
Proper noun most famously referring to Lionel Andrés Messi, the Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, known for his dribbling, playmaking, goal-scoring prowess, eight Ballon d'Or awards, and captaining Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup title.
In Spanish football slang, a term derived from Lionel Messi to describe an extraordinarily skillful, magical, or unbeatable play or performance on the pitch.
Examples
El regate de Messi dejó a los rivales preguntándose qué acababa de pasar.
Messi's dribble left the rivals wondering what just happened.
En Miami, Messi convierte estadios en catedrales del fútbol callejero.
In Miami, Messi turns stadiums into cathedrals of street football.
Un gol de Messi es el equivalente futbolístico a un truco de magia que nadie explica.
A Messi goal is the football equivalent of a magic trick no one can explain.
Los niños en Argentina sueñan con ser el próximo Messi, pero terminan siendo los próximos hinchas.
Kids in Argentina dream of being the next Messi, but end up as the next fans.