เซอร์คิโอ 'คุน' อาเกวโร่ ดาวรุ่งของทีมชาติฟ้าขาวและสโมสรแอตเลติโก เดอ มาดริดในลาลีก้า สเปน คว้ารางวัล El Pibe d'Oro 2007 [The Golden Boy] จากผลงานยอดเยี่ยมในการแข่งขันฟุตบอลโลกรุ่นอายุต่ำกว่า 20 ปีในแคนาดาเมื่อช่วงหน้าร้อนที่ผ่านมา ซึ่งอาร์เจนตินาได้เป็นแชมป์โลก
Full name : Sergio Leonel Agüero Date of birth : June 2, 1988 (1988-06-02) (age 19) Place of birth : Quilmes, Argentina Height : 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) Playing position : Forward
Current club : Atlético de Madrid
Years : Club / App (Gls)* 20032006 : Independiente / 53 (23) 2006present : Atlético de Madrid / 49 (13)
National team 2006 : Argentina U20 / 12 (10) 2007 : Argentina / 4 (1)
[From Soccernet] Something highly significant occurred at the Camp Nou this week.
Barcelona, normally so reliant on Ronaldinho, put in one of their best performances for quite some time, without the former world footballer of the year. That Zaragoza were comprehensively destroyed in a 4-1 mauling, says much about the team's evolution, not to mention the rise and rise of Lionel Messi.
Don't get the wrong end of the stick. I'm not here to tell you Ronnie is finished, or for that matter, viewing plush property and tasting the nightlife near the Kings Road, as others might have you believe.
Ronaldinho remains one of the finest footballing talents of them all and we have been privileged to watch him sparkle during most of his career with the blaugrana. Frank Rijkaard will still get good value from the Brazilian on the park this season.
The fact is though, Messi is the man of the moment, and probably the future, at the Camp Nou. His performance on Wednesday night had everything and a bit more. At his best Messi gives us Cruyff's vision, Gascoigne's gallus genius and Zidane's touch all rolled into one. Of course, he can also finish like Van Basten and entertain in the manner of a modern-day Maradona.
The little 20-year old Argentinian, while reminding us of these all-time greats, still succeeds in offering us football lovers something that's uniquely his own.
The wonderful thing is the Lionel Messi era has only just begun. A few weeks ago, Kaka looked set to run away with the Golden Ball and FIFA World Player of the Year awards. Who's to say Messi can't close the gap in the next few weeks and even pip the AC Milan star at the post?
Barcelona pride themselves on being 'mes que un club' (more than a club.) Maybe in Messi's case it should read 'mes que un jugador' (more than a player).
"Ronaldinho got injured and couldn't play this game. I dedicated my goals to him because he did the same to me when I was injured"
"The decision on who would take the penalty was made on the spot. I had no doubt when they asked me if I wanted to do it"
"I was delighted to hear the supporters at the Camp Nou chanting my name. These people have been showing me their affection from the first day"
"We played a good game against one of the league title contenders. Our mentality was the key; we already know that we have the talent, so a strong mentality is what we need to succeed"
-Messi's words to reporters after the match.
El Midget at 8 ..... ..... 12 years on
Here's a collection of things that have been said in reaction to Lionel Messi's recent performances:
"Messi is a source of inspiration. He plays football just as he feels it inside. Leo has a special magic, this is something you could already tell when he was a child. He's the essence of football"
-Joan Laporta, chairman of FC Barcelona
"Leo has been playing really well lately. Also, I thought that dedicating a goal to a team-mate was a nice gesture from him"
-Frank Rijkaard, FC Barcelona coach
"When Messi is on song he is very difficult to deal with. He's a delight to watch as a spectator: you just have to sit back and enjoy the show; problems arise when you are facing him on the pitch and simply can't find a way to handle him"
-Juande Ramos, Sevilla FC coach
Messi has very good technique, and is great at dribbling. I specially like how he is never afraid to face and challenge the defender one on one. It is not easy to find players of his kind in today's soccer
-Luis Figo, Inter Milan and Portuguese International player
"I have a great understanding with Messi, which I'm very pleased about. We are finding each other easily on the pitch and creating chances. He's only what ... 20? He's going to be the one. Messi is going to be the ONE for a very long time"
-Thierry Henry, FC Barcelona and French International player
"Lionel Messi is a great talent. He's young and can become a big name in football. I enjoy watching him play, I think I would sign both him and Henry for my team"
-Ricardo Kaká, AC Milan and Brazil International player
"Messi is an exceptional player and has his chances to win the Golden Ball award. It's a pleasure to play with him, and in my opinion he still has room for improvement"
-Toure Yaya, FC Barcelona player
- Football legend Franz Beckenbauer spoke to give his opinion of Lionel Messi after watching the game between Stuttgart - Barcelona at the Gottlieb-Daimler stadium:
"Messi is a wonderful footballer, a true joy to watch. If he keeps up his good work and determination he will become one of the greatest alongside names such as Pele or Maradona. We must remember that Messi is only twenty years old; he's got a long career ahead of him."
..... 12 years on 
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