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The phrase (often misheard as "Ankara Messi, Kara Messi") is one of football's most viral memes, originating from Lionel Messi 's legendary solo goal against Getafe in 2007.

Messi covered nearly the same distance and beat the same number of players as Diego Maradona did in his "Goal of the Century". ankara_messi_kara_messi

While it sounds like a tribute to the Turkish capital, it is actually a misinterpretation of the Catalan word which means "Still" . ⚽ The Origin Story The phrase (often misheard as "Ankara Messi, Kara

Experts attribute his "Ankara" moments to an elite football IQ and "gravitational pull" that forces entire defenses to collapse toward him. ankara_messi_kara_messi

Messi has since become a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, using his global platform to support education and healthcare for children.