Lionel Messi chose the most important goal of his career for a charity campaign

He has more than 800 goals scored, but chose only above all. For a charity campaign, Lionel Messi He decided that the goal he scored head Rome, he May 27, 2009in the final of the Champions League He was the most important of his career.

That header over Rio Ferdinand It was the 2-0 that defined the final of Champions before him Manchester United English, who was the current champion.

In turn, said so much crowned one of the best seasons that modern football recalls: that of the historic triplet of the FC Barcelona In 2008/09, the first with Guardiola

Then, that series would be extended three other titles until the end of the year to complete the course, which since then is remembered in Spain as “The Sextete del Barça”.

Messi’s goal will be a work of art that will be auctioned for a charity work

The artist Refik anadol will transform the image of the goal of Messi In a work of art that will be auctioned by Christie’s, As part of the beneficial campaign “TO GOAL IN LIFE” led by the Inter Miami CF Foundation.

“I had many goals that maybe they are even more beautiful and of great value, because of the importance too, but the head goal in the Champions League final to Manchester United was always my favorite.”Said the Rosario.

“At the moment, for what it meant, because it rounded an unforgettable year. For me it is the most significant of all”summarized the Argentine captain.

The header was the culmination of an acrobatic leap, backwards, to beat the Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sarafter a center launched with great precision by Xavi.

“I already knew how special Refik’s works are. We were able to meet in Miami and it will be exciting to discover how a goal can transform, a moment of sport, into a unique artistic piece like the ones he believes,”said Messi about the campaign.

The work will be presented on June 11 through the Christie’s website and the online auction will take place between July 15 and 22.