There are countless reasons to consider Messi as the greatest footballer in history, from his eight Ballon d'Or awards to his six Golden Boots, and his 43 collective titles, where the World Cup stands out as the most significant achievement in the Argentine legend's history. However, he should also be regarded as the best for his incredible goals that have thrilled the world. Today marks 17 years since the most impressive goal of his career.

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It was on April 18, 2007, when a 19-year-old Messi took the ball from midfield and began to leave behind all the Getafe players who tried to stop him, one by one. It was one of the best goals ever seen on a football field, a tribute from Lionel Messi to the "Cosmic Kite," Diego Maradona, with the "Maradonian Goal" with which he announced to the world that he would become the greatest footballer of all time.