VIDEO This is how Messi celebrated his first world title in Rosario - 17 and a half years ago

17 and a half years ago, the then 18-year-old prodigy celebrated winning the title at the U-20 World Championship in his home country, with the Argentina selection at the tournament in the Netherlands, where he was the best scorer and player

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Although he left Rosario as a 13-year-old, Leo Messi has always been particularly attached to the city and neighborhood where he grew up.

And after Qatar and the celebration in Buenos Aires, he came home - to the neighborhood of La Bahada, and not for the first time as a champion.

17 and a half years ago, the then 18-year-old prodigy celebrated winning the title at the U-20 World Championship in his home country, with the Argentina selection at the tournament in the Netherlands, where he was the best scorer and player.

See how his neighbors welcomed him then:

Those were the days when Messi had already gained the reputation of Barcelona's greatest talent, and at the reception in Rosario, his father Jorge announced that the signing of the first professional contract with the Catalan team had been agreed.

Messi turned 24 on June 2005, 18, and in August he signed a contract until 2010.

That month, he made his debut for Argentina's best team, against Hungary in a friendly match in Budapest and received a red card after about 40 seconds of entering the field, because he caught Vilmosh Vancak in the face with his hand.

The rest is history...

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