How does Messi's age align with theories of athletic peak and decline? What are some examples of other famous athletes who have competed at a high level at a similar age to Messi?

Messi's skills won attention on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and at the age ... Messi went on to break a 39-year-old major European football league record ... Aged just four years old, Messi started playing football at his local club in his neighbourhood, Abanderado Grandoli. His grandmother, Celia Oliveira Cuccittini ... Jul 15, 2022 ... Cristiano Ronaldo is exactly 869 days older than Messi and Cristiano Junior is exactly 869 days older than Thiago Messi. Jan 31, 2024 ... ... football ranks, ultimately leading him to Barcelona. ... From an early age, it was clear that Messi had an extraordinary passion for football. Rodri has gone further, suggesting Messi is not only the best 21st century player but also the best of all time, outstripping Pele, Diego Maradona, Johan ... ... age when he joined the youth team of his hometown club, Newell's Old Boys ... Off the pitch, Messi's influence extends far beyond football. As a global ... Dec 30, 2024 ... Lamine Yamal has had an incredible 2024, but does his performance stack up with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when they were Yamal's age? Mar 28, 2024 ... Lionel Messi has revealed that age won't be a factor behind his decision to retire from football as the Argentine star continues to play for ... Jun 30, 2023 ... Lionel Messi has completed football but Tata Martino explains ... age of 36: “When we spoke with Leo, I spoke with Sergio, we talked ... Sep 12, 2021 ... 348 votes, 91 comments. 920K subscribers in the football community. Home of Football. Official Sponsors of Redditch United.