Leo Messi 1st Goal { 4 images } Created 21 Aug 2024
**Capturing a Legend's First Goal**
During my tenure as a professional photographer for an international news agency in Barcelona from 2004 to 2006, I had the privilege of covering the city's iconic football team. One particular assignment turned out to be far more than just another game. The buzz in the stadium that day was palpable—everyone was talking about a young Argentinean player making his debut. Many believed he had the potential to become the next Maradona.
Sensing the importance of the moment, I strategically positioned myself in a corner of the pitch, anticipating where this promising player might celebrate if he found the back of the net. My intuition paid off. That player was none other than Leo Messi, and I was in the perfect spot to capture the moment he scored his first goal for Barcelona.
These photographs are more than just images of a goal—they document the very beginning of a football legend's extraordinary career, a moment in history that I was fortunate to witness and capture through my lens.
During my tenure as a professional photographer for an international news agency in Barcelona from 2004 to 2006, I had the privilege of covering the city's iconic football team. One particular assignment turned out to be far more than just another game. The buzz in the stadium that day was palpable—everyone was talking about a young Argentinean player making his debut. Many believed he had the potential to become the next Maradona.
Sensing the importance of the moment, I strategically positioned myself in a corner of the pitch, anticipating where this promising player might celebrate if he found the back of the net. My intuition paid off. That player was none other than Leo Messi, and I was in the perfect spot to capture the moment he scored his first goal for Barcelona.
These photographs are more than just images of a goal—they document the very beginning of a football legend's extraordinary career, a moment in history that I was fortunate to witness and capture through my lens.
