MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, March: Lionel Messi begins his road to World Cup redemption on Friday (Saturday in Manila) as Argentina take on Italy in a glamor friendly, desperate to win a major international prize to crown his glorious career.

In Barcelona’s colors, Messi has experienced nothing but success, winning eight La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns, while earning FIFA’s Ballon d’Or award five times.

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