The Last Cup: The Kid's Dream
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Messi's Dream Come True
In late 2003, he debuts with the grown-ups on Barza's first division team against a Portuguese team. Messi doesn't score in this game, but he got so close several times. He reminds one of Bara Lona, the announcer says, referring to soccer god Diego Maradona. This is a comparison that will haunt Messi throughout his career.
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