Archive · 23 May 2025
Messi's Favorite Goal: 2009 UCL Final Header
Lionel Messi, the famous soccer player, says his favorite goal ever was a header in 2009 against Manchester United.
This goal helped his team, FC Barcelona, win a big championship called the UEFA Champions League.
It was a special moment because it helped them win three championships that year.
The goal is now being turned into a digital artwork by an artist.
People can bid to buy this artwork at an auction, and the money raised will help kids in Latin America and the Caribbean go to school.
This project shows how sports and art can work together to do good things.
Lionel Messi revealed his favorite goal was a header in the 2009 Champions League final.
The goal helped FC Barcelona win against Manchester United and secure a treble.
Messi's goal is being immortalized as digital art by Refik Anadol.
UEFA donated audiovisual rights of the goal for the artwork.
Proceeds from the Christie's auction will benefit education initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Who
- Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona.
- What
- Lionel Messi's favorite goal was a header in the 2009 Champions League final.
- When
- May 27, 2009, during the UEFA Champions League final.
- Where
- Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
- Why
- The goal was pivotal in securing a treble-winning season for Barcelona and is Messi's favorite.
- Match
- FC Barcelona vs. Manchester United
- Tournament
- 2009 UEFA Champions League Final
- Date
- May 27, 2009
- Location
- Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- Goal Type
- Header
- Artwork Medium
- Digital artwork
- Proceeds Beneficiary
- Education initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean