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birth
His full name is Lionel Andres Messi, born on 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. -
childhood
With only five years of age participated in the club Messi Grandoli Rosario. Years later he was traded to Rosarino club Newell's Old Boys,
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travel to Spain
just 13 years old, Lionel Messi traveled to Spain to treat a disease that affected his growth hormone. It was in Spain where he could make his treatment, which was funded by the FC Barcelona club in a contract that is asked in return that Lionel child participate club team. just 13 years old, Lionel Messi traveled to Spain to treat a disease that affected his growth hormone. It was in Spain where he could make his treatment, which was funded by the FC Barcelona club in a contrac -
his first debut
the 2003-2004 season in the league in Spain and in the opening match of the stadium do Draga, Messi has a stake in the first division of FC Barcelona in a friendly match against FC Porto. -
participate in Shakhtar Donetsk ucraniano
The debut in European competition took place on December 7, 2004 in the field of Ukrainian Shakhtar Donetsk in game in the previous round of the Champions League. -
his youth
At just 19 years since his debut in some professional soccer Messi began to be considered a big international soccer and great promise for the future. -
combocado for the World Cup in Germany
In 2006 Messi is combocado for the World Cup in Germany, with less than 19 years old -
a lesson
In March 2006 he suffered an injury during the round of the knockout stages of the Champions League against Chelsea FC, made him from the team until the end of season. Until then, had scored 6 goals in 17 games -
awards
On January 9, 2012 Lionel Messi won with great clarity his third consecutive Golden Ball. The Argentine won the 47.88% of the votes, the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo scored only 21.6% and Xavi who accumulated 9.23% of votes