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Section size for Lionel Messi (39 sections)
Section name	Byte count	Section total
(Top)	22,463	22,463
Early life	2,634	2,634
Youth career	17	15,377
Newell's Old Boys (1995–2000)	5,197	5,197
Barcelona (2000–2004)	10,163	10,163
Club career	63	63,695
Barcelona (2004–2021)	32	50,917
2004–2008: Rise to the first team	6,749	6,749
2008–2012: Success under Pep Guardiola	18,587	18,587
2012–2014: Record-breaking year and Messidependencia	6,986	6,986
2014–2017: Arrival of Luis Enrique and birth of MSN	8,854	8,854
2017–2021: Final years at Barcelona	9,709	9,709
Paris Saint-Germain (2021–2023)	6,646	6,646
Inter Miami (2023–present)	6,069	6,069
International career	22,346	22,346
Player profile	21	24,917
Style of play	16,082	16,082
Tactical positioning	8,814	8,814
Reception	8,981	36,798
Comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo	14,411	14,411
Comparisons with Diego Maradona	13,406	13,406
In popular culture	25	46,808
Popularity	8,701	8,701
Wealth and sponsorships	18,153	18,153
Philanthropy	12,872	12,872
Public art	3,062	3,062
Media	1,631	1,631
Business ventures	2,364	2,364
Personal life	20	10,431
Family and relationships	8,457	8,457
Tax fraud	1,954	1,954
Career statistics	24	18,909
Club	12,066	12,066
International	6,819	6,819
Honours	14,311	14,311
See also	1,148	1,148
Notes	374	374
References	1,499	1,499
External links	8,116	8,116
Total	289,826	289,826

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@PeeJay: Hi! I see the source of information in subsection 2022–23 under Club career has not been added by anyone. Hope you will do this. Thanks!!! Hongkytran

his surname, which is Cuccitini should be added to make the article more complete

According to the note, indeed, his full name is LIONEL ANDRÉS MESSI CUCCITINI. Why it not added to the article? Fikri Nurfadillah Rahma (talk) 05:45, 26 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please provide a source for your proposed change. Britmax (talk) 22:09, 6 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Messi now has 66 freekick goal ranking him 3rd for most freekick goals. Sjsjsjeheheh (talk) 11:23, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please provide a source for your proposed change.Britmax (talk) 22:10, 6 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 6 November 2024