Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, foreground, celebrates after scoring during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, foreground, celebrates after scoring during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) warms up before an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) stands on the field during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, foreground, celebrates after scoring during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) 鈥 Lionel Messi is about to tell the world which of his many goals was his favorite.
The Inter Miami star, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and World Cup champion announced Tuesday that he will unveil his favorite goal on May 22. A depiction of that goal will then be turned into a work of art that will be auctioned off for charity.
Messi has plenty of options to choose from: He’s scored more than 800 goals for club and country over his long career with Argentina, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami.
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Messi and the artist, Refik Anadol, will both sign the art piece, which will be unveiled in New York by auction house Christie鈥檚 on June 11.
鈥淐hoosing just one goal out of them all is very difficult,” Messi said. 鈥淓ach one is special in its own way, and some are really important or bring back incredible memories. But highlighting one as a favorite for the first time, to make this unique project possible is worth it. There鈥檚 a strong purpose behind it, and I鈥檓 really happy to be part of it.鈥
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