In the center of the vast Princes Park, 34-year-old Messi is wearing a No. 30 jersey skillfully upside down the ball.

This scene is both familiar and unfamiliar.

Messi's feet are still light, but 15 years have passed since he last wore the No. 30 jersey.

Image source: Official video screenshot of Paris Saint-Germain.

  On the evening of August 10th, Beijing time, the French giant Paris Saint-Germain officially announced the completion of the contract with Messi.

At the home of Paris Saint-Germain, the staff has already laid the red carpet for the football superstar.

  Unlike the No. 10 or No. 19 fans previously speculated, the new club announced that Messi will wear the No. 30 jersey.

After the Messi's new jersey was launched on the official Paris website, it was robbed in just a few seconds.

Image source: Screenshot of fan comments.

  The story of Messi and the No. 30 jersey is a young memory. Messi's long brown hair would still flutter in the wind. At that time, he was still the "little brother" of the team.

  In a sultry summer, Messi, who was only 13 years old, came to the Barcelona youth training camp La Masia for a trial. It was this trial that changed the trajectory of Messi's football career.

Although he is short in stature, this Argentine boy can always show the advantages of fast speed and flexible dribbling. He seems to have countless novel ideas about football.

On August 8, Beijing time, Messi held a press conference at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, ​​Spain.

The picture shows Messi hiding his face in tears.

  The goddess of luck will not live up to the word "talent." Messi's excellent ball touch moved Carlos Rexach, who was the coach of the Barcelona youth team at the time.

  He scored 36 goals in 30 games. This is the answer that the young Messi submitted after participating in the first full season on behalf of the Barcelona youth team.

At the end of the season, Messi received other invitations from foreign clubs, which is exactly the affirmation of his performance.

Data map: On December 7, 2004, Barcelona played against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.

Messi got the first chance and played the whole game for the first time, which was also his debut in the Champions League.

  In October 2004, in the Catalan derby against Barcelona against the Spaniard, the 17-year-old Messi ushered in his La Liga debut on behalf of the Barcelona team.

  With 8 minutes left in the game, Rijkaard, who was then Barcelona coach, replaced Deco with Messi.

In this way, Messi completed his "debut" from La Masia, when he was wearing the No. 30 jersey.

Image source: Screenshot of fan comments.

  In fact, in football matches, jersey numbers have connotations other than numbers.

In some teams, the jersey number represents the status of the team.

Outside of special significance, jersey numbers with large numbers are generally reserved for the second team or reserve team members.

The goalkeeper’s jersey numbers are mostly No. 0 and No. 1, and forwards prefer No. 9, 10 or No. 11...

  But in the future, Messi proved with his performance that the number cannot be used to prove how the player is, but the player should give the number a special meaning.

  After all, Messi was young at the time. Although he has been recognized by the team leader Ronaldinho, everyone still posed a question mark on this little player in their hearts.

  In the history of FC Barcelona, ​​the Gamber Cup has a special significance.

It was hosted by Barcelona and played before the season.

It was also in this classic event that Messi made fans all over the world start to notice him, and noticed the young man wearing the No. 30 jersey. He was on the court like an "elf".

Data map: Messi in the game.

  In the 2005 Gamber Cup, Barcelona met with Serie A giants Juventus.

"I saw his performance in the Argentine youth team and it looked very good. But this time seeing his performance on this venue, wearing this jersey, and in front of so many fans, it is hard to believe that there is such an outstanding player." .

This is the evaluation of Messi after the game by then Juventus coach Capello.

  At that time, Barcelona was surrounded by superstars such as Ronaldinho, Ibrahimovic and Deco. Perhaps few people would focus on Messi, who was only 18 years old before the game.

But as the game progressed, he seemed to have mastered the secret of "the unity of man and ball".

Facing the back line composed of the world's top defensive players Cannavaro and Vieira, this young man can always find a way to deal with it.

  To get rid of, change direction, accelerate, and confront, Messi can always guard the ball at his feet.

When the three-man defense team sent a precise pass with his left foot to help his teammates complete the goal, Messi raised his hands to greet the audience. Barcelona fans may not have thought that they are witnessing the birth of a football story.

Data map: On May 1, 2005, Barcelona played against Albacete in La Liga. Messi jumped onto Ronaldinho's back to celebrate after scoring a goal.

This scene is often seen by fans as the moment when the old and new kings of Barcelona are handed over.

  Although Barcelona eventually lost in the penalty shootout, in front of more than 90,000 fans, Messi showed his unrepeatable talent.

After the game, Capello proposed to rent the young man, which is undoubtedly the greatest affirmation.

  This night, Messi, wearing the No. 30 jersey, stretched Juventus' defense.

This young man, shortly after entering the first team of Barcelona, ​​staged his famous work.

  After re-registering during the winter break of the 2005-06 season, Messi's No. 30 jersey became No. 19. Before the 2008-09 season, Messi's number became the most well-known No. 10.

"No. 30", a number with a strong youth team color, became Messi's first memory of the "Red and Blue Corps" and is cherished in the memory of the fans.

Data map: Messi.

Image source: Osports full sports image library

  The timeline is adjusted to 2017, Messi and the No. 30 jersey “renew the front edge”.

In the World Cup South American qualifiers, Uruguay and Argentina met.

In that game, Suarez wore the No. 20 jersey, while Messi wore the No. 30 jersey. The word "2030" was jointly formed to promote Uruguay and Argentina to jointly bid for the 2030 World Cup.

And this has become a classic picture in football history.

  The "30" here is Messi's responsibility for his motherland, Argentina.

After Maradona, he was the hero of the Argentines, and Messi also used his hard work on the field to give back the love of the Argentine people.

  "I can't wait to start a new chapter in my career in Paris. This club and its goals fit my vision perfectly. I know how talented the players here are, and I am eager to work with them for the club and the fans. Some special achievements. I look forward to stepping on the grass of the Princes Park." This is an interview with Messi after joining the "Paris".

The picture shows Messi waving to the waiting Paris fans at the Paris airport.

  Unlike the first La Liga on behalf of the Barcelona team 17 years ago, Messi is already the perfect "ball king" in his career.

The determined-eyed teenager has written a story in football that only belongs to Leo Messi.

  In Paris Saint-Germain, the jersey number 10 belongs to Neymar, and the number 19 belongs to Saravia.

There was also news that Neymar was willing to give up No. 10, but Messi refused.

Image source: Screenshot of fan comments.

  As for why Messi chose the No. 30 jersey again, we have no way of knowing that there are a thousand Hamlet in the eyes of a thousand people.

But it is undeniable that the 34-year-old Messi has embarked on a new journey.

  Indeed, he is no longer young, but you can always believe in his enthusiasm and believe that he will start with "No. 30" and write a new legend as he once did.

  The No. 30 jersey is a commemoration of Messi's dream of setting sail, and it is also a color that cannot be erased in the youth of a generation. Many years ago, that young man was very proud and could hardly be a man on the green field. The 21-year "Red and Blue Career" came to an end. Messi, who has already passed the year, may still want to portray the original dream again. (Liu Xingchen)