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2004–05: Success at youth level;Aware of his physical limitations, Messi employed a personal trainer to increase his muscle mass, returning to the squad in improved condition in time for the World Youth Championship, hosted by the Netherlands in June 2005. After he was left out of the starting line-up in their first match against the United States, a 1–0 defeat, the squads senior players asked manager Francisco Ferraro to let Messi start, as they considered him their best player. After helping the team defeat Egypt and Germany to progress past the group stage, Messi proved decisive in the knockout phase as he scored their equalizer against Colombia, provided a goal and an assist against title favourites Spain, and scored their opening goal against reigning champions Brazil. Ahead of the final, he was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. He scored two penalties in their 2–1 victory over Nigeria, clinching Argentinas fifth championship and finishing the tournament as top scorer with 6 goals.[213][214] His performances drew comparisons with compatriot Diego Maradona, who had led Argentina to the title in 1979.[214];2005–06: Senior and World Cup debuts;Messi started his first game in the next qualifying match against Peru, in which he was able to win a crucial penalty that secured their victory; after the match Pékerman described him as a jewel.[218] He subsequently made regular appearances for the team ahead of Argentinas participation in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, scoring his first goal in a friendly against Croatia on 1 March 2006.[219] A hamstring injury sustained a week later jeopardised his presence in the World Cup, but he was nevertheless selected for Pékermans squad and regained fitness in time for the start of the tournament.[220] ;2007–08: Copa América final and Olympic gold;Ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics, Barcelona legally barred Messi from representing Argentina at the tournament as it coincided with their Champions League qualifyi