Lionel Messi, one of the assort footballers of our time, was born on June 24, 1987, to father, Jorge Horacio Messi, who works in a steel factory in Rosario, Argentina, and Celia Maria Cuccittini, part-time cleaner. His paternal home was basically in Acona, Italy. Angelo Messi, one of his ancestors, move to Argentina in 1883.

The two senior brothers are Rodrigo and Matthias and the younger sister is Maria Sol. Messi introduced playing football for the local club Grandoli, coached by his father, Jorge.

Messi - achievement in 'The Machine of '87



In 1995, Messi joined Rosario-based club Newell's Old Boys. That time, Linoel Messi became a member of a local youth power club, which lost the club to a single game over the next 4 years, and became known locally as "The Machine of "87". 

Messi - future uncertain due to growth hormone problems

Messi has been obsessed with football since he was a child, which makes him easily known locally, but at just 11 years old, Messi was diagnosticate with growth hormone problems. Although the local club River Plate showed their self-interest in Messi, at that time it was not probable for them to bear the cost of Messi's treatment. The amount was $900 per month. As a result, Messi's future is precarious.

Napkin Paper First Contract Signing

At a time when  Lineal Messi's future was erratic, the then Barcelona sports administrator Carles Rexach came to Messi's side because he was fascinated by Messi's talent. He signed the agreement with Lionel Messi's father on a napkin paper when he did not have any papers at hand during the contract with Messi. Barcelona accordant to bear all the costs of Messi's treatment. Then Messi and his father wielded to Barcelona. There, Messi joined Barcelona's youth academy La Masia and resumed his playing career with newish vigor.

Messi's journey to Barcelona



Messi played for Barcelona's Infantil B, Cadet B and Cadet A teams from 2000 to 2003. He was almost spilled  from the club in 2003 due to financial botheration, but the club's management decided to keep him on the team, along with a pair of youth coaches. In the 2003–04 season, Messi played in five different teams, a record.He scored one goal in the Hovenil B team and got a chance to play in the Hovenil A team. There he point 21 goals in 14 games..  He made his emergence for Barcelona C (Tercera Division) on November 29, 2003 and for Barcelona B (Sehunda Division) on March 6, 2004. He played for both teams that time, scoring five goals in ten games for Group C and zero goals in five games for Team B. Prior to his debut for the two teams, Messi made his official debut on 16 November 2003, in a conciliatory against Porto (at the age of 18 years and 145 days).

Messi granted Spanish citizenship and chance to play in La Liga



16 September 2005, Barcelona renewed their agreement with Messi for the second time.During this time, Messi's salary as a player of the main team was increased and his agreement was expanded until 2014. On 26 September 2005, Messi was granted Spanish citizenship and was granted a luck to play in La Liga. On 27 September, Messi made his flourishing in the Champions League at home contra Italian club Udinese. When Messi took the field, the spectators at Camp Nou stood to salute him. Lionel Messi has count 6 goals in 17 games in La Liga and one goal in six games in the Champions League.Lionel  Messi right thigh muscle was shattered in the second leg of the Champions League second leg versus Chelsea on 7 March 2006. As a result, he had to finish the season at that time. Under Rijkaard that season, Barcelona completed  the season as champions of Spain and Europe.

Messi's debut as the new Maradona

Messi repeated some of the famous goals of the legendary Diego Maradona in the 2006–07 season and introduced himself as the 'new Maradona'. On 18 April 2007, Lionel Messi scored a pair of goals in opposition to Khetaf in the Copa del Rey semi-final.The world's sports media began to match Messi with Maradona and therefore the Spanish fourth estate awarded him the title of 'Macedona'

Select the best players in the world

In 2007, the Spanish newspaper Marca conducted a poll for the best player in the world in their online edition, with Messi winning 77 percent of the vote. The Barcelona-based newspaper El Mundo Deportivo and the Daily Sport claimed that Ballon be given to Lionel Messi that year. Football individuality like Francesco Totti narrated Messi as the best footballer of all time. Messi finished third in the 2007 Ballon and second in the FIFA Footballer of the Year reaward.

Messi's number 10 jersey acquisition

After Ronaldinho's departure, Messi got his number 10 jersey. Messi finished second with 678 points in the 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year pointed . Lionel Messi scored his first hat-trick in a 2009 Copa del Rey match against Atletico Madrid. Barcelona won the game 3–1.On 1 February 2009, Messi scored a alternative in the second half against Racing Santander. Despite falling behind 1–0 in that game, Messi's dominance led Barcelona to a 1–2 victory.

Messi becomes first Argentine to win FIFA Footballer of the Year award




Messi led the team to a title against Estudiantes in the FIFA Club World Cup finalon 19 December 2009 and led his team to 6 titles that year. Two days later, he was titular FIFA Footballer of the Year Messi won the reaward,flogging Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta and Kaka. He was the first Argentine to win the reaward. After success the FIFA Footballer of the Year reaward, Messi scored his first hat-trick of the 2009–10 times on 10 January 2010, & Barcelona won 5–0 against Tenerife, and on 17 January Messi scored his 100th goal for Barcelona, ​​leading Barcelona to a 4–0 victory over Sevilla. Win


In his personal life, Messi, the father of one son, is not only engaged in sports but is also acting as UNICEF's goodwill ambassador, realizing the social responsibility of his position. The charity also continues to create advantage for children's education & sports & contributes to Argentina's medical field.



Despite rising to the Guinness Book of World Records, Messi has yet to taste the World Cup trophy. And so it can be said that even if Messi is at the peak of success, the World Cup trophy will be the best sign of greatness in Messi's crown.

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