Lionel Messi is a famous player of ____ sport.

Football

The correct answer is Option (2) → Football

- Lionel Messi is an Argentinian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of the modern generation.

- He plays for FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team. He has won FIFA world player of the year five times (2009–12 and 2015).

- He has often been described as Diego Maradona’s successor because of his prolific goal scoring record and ability to dribble past opponents.