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Which came first: the birth of Lionel Messi or the Premier League?

The birth of Lionel Messi came first, in 1987. The Premier League followed 5 years later, in 1992 (founded).

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  1. First1987

    The birth of Lionel Messi

    person · born

    Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina, in 1987.

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  2. Second1992

    The Premier League

    institution · founded

    England's Premier League only began in 1992, replacing the old First Division at the top.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.