Football legend Lionel Messi is set to reveal his all-time favorite goal on May 22, a first in his illustrious career spanning over 800 goals. The chosen moment will be transformed into a digital artwork in collaboration with renowned media artist Refik Anadol and auctioned for charity.
Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and World Cup champion, has scored for clubs including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami, and the Argentina national team. Picking just one goal, he admits, was no easy task.
“Choosing just one goal out of them all is very difficult,” Messi said. “Each one holds meaning… But selecting one for this unique project is something special.”
The resulting artwork will be co-signed by Messi and Anadol and unveiled at Christie’s in New York on June 11. The charity auction will remain open until July 25, with all proceeds benefiting a yet-to-be-announced cause.
This is the first time Messi has publicly named a personal favorite goal—making the announcement, and the artwork it inspires, a historic moment for fans and collectors alike.
