Lionel Messi, the greatest story told

 With feet like lightning, and a heart so bold,

Lionel Messi, the greatest story told,

Of a boy from Rosario, who rose to fame,

With a talent so rare, it will never be the same.

With a ball at his feet, he dances like a dream,

Leaving defenders in awe, and fans to scream,

With each dribble and strike, he weaves a spell,

That leaves us in wonder, is this real or well?

For years he's graced the fields, with his magic play,

Breaking records, winning titles, every day,

And even as age creeps up, his passion remains,

Inspiring a generation, with his sheer finesse and brains.

So here's to you Messi, the king of the game,

May your legend live on, and never be the same,

For you've given us joy, and a reason to believe,

That in this world of sport, anything is possible to achieve.