Lionel Andres “Leo” Messi Cuccittini is believed by some to be the ultimate footballer in the world. Yes, you know not everyone will agree and will remind us that he is currently ranked number 2 in the world. Even at, don't that he has an incredible tanlent. Give Messi a round leather object, you would see the magician in him.
1. His family is of middle-class Italian origin. His father, Jorge, was a steelworker, and he also coached the local youth football team.
2 . Messi was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina.
3.Messi was not very healthy and nutritious in his childhood days like the other boys around. He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency which was stopping his normal growth rate at a tender age of 11. His parents could not afford his treatment, which was $900 a month.
4. Messi's first contract with Barcelona was detailed out on a paper napkin! FC Barcelona sporting director Carles Rexach was so impressed with Messi's skills that he wanted to make a contract immediately and there was no paper available at that time.
5. Barcelona was so impressed with Messi's footskills that they offered to pay his medical bills and move the family to Spain just to sign him when he was 13. That probably explains why the contract was first signed on a napkin.
6.His 2005 international debut lasted 47 seconds when he received a red card after coming on as a substitute.
7 He later won an Olympic gold medal, along with the Argentinian football team, at the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing.
8. He is also the sixth youngest soccer player to score a goal in a World Cup games.
9. He was offered a place in the national team by Spain which he did not accept
10. Messi met his wife and the mother of his son when he was at the age of five, they were family friends and never knew that they would get married to each other.
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