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A world‑renowned Argentine professional soccer player, often regarded as one of the greatest of all time.
Fans lined up for hours just to get a glimpse of Messi on the training field.
Supporters waited for many hours to see Messi practice.
Used as a proper noun; can also be used metaphorically to describe extraordinary skill.
The stress is on the first syllable: MEH-see.
Always write proper names with an initial capital letter.
Surname of Italian origin, likely derived from the diminutive of 'Messa' (mass) or from 'Messere' meaning 'sir'.
Always capitalized; refers specifically to Lionel Messi unless context indicates otherwise.