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Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. He began playing football at a young age and showed incredible talent from the start. When he was 10 years old, he was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, which would have prevented him from pursuing his dream of becoming a professional footballer. However, Barcelona, a Spanish club, offered to pay for his treatment and bring him to Spain to play for their youth team.

Lionel Mess 10 years old photo
Lionel Mess 10 years old photo

Messi quickly rose through the ranks at Barcelona and made his first-team debut in 2003. He has since gone on to win numerous individual and team awards, including a record seven Ballon d’Or awards. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time.

Lionel Mess young photo
Lionel Mess young photo

Messi has also been successful at international level. He has won the FIFA World Youth Championship with Argentina in 2005, and the Olympic gold medal in 2008. He was also named the player of the tournament at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where Argentina finished runners-up.

Lionel Messi world Youth Championship 2005
Lionel Messi world Youth Championship 2005

Messi is a prolific goalscorer and has scored over 700 goals for club and country. He is also a gifted passer and dribbler, and is known for his incredible vision and creativity. He is considered to be one of the most complete footballers of all time.

In 2021, Messi finally won the Copa América with Argentina, ending a 28-year drought for the country. He was named the player of the tournament and scored the winning goal in the final against Brazil.

Lionel Messi Copa América 2021
Lionel Messi Copa América 2021

Messi is a global icon and is one of the most popular athletes in the world. He is known for his humility and his commitment to helping others. He is a role model for young people around the world and is an inspiration to all who follow him.

In 2023, Messi left Barcelona after 21 years and joined Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain. He is still playing at a high level and is looking to add to his trophy collection with his new club.

Lionel Messi World Cup
Lionel Messi World Cup