BIOGRAPHY OF LIONEL ANDRÉS MESSI CUCCITTINI

By JAVIED
  • He was born on June 24 in the city of Rosario, Argentina

    He was born on June 24 in the city of Rosario, Argentina

  • At just five years old, Lionel Messi took his first steps at Grandoli, a neighborhood club a few blocks from his home

    At just five years old, Lionel Messi took his first steps at Grandoli, a neighborhood club a few blocks from his home

  • Began training in the lower divisions of Newell's Old Boys

    Began training in the lower divisions of Newell's Old Boys

  • At age 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency

    At age 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency

  • His family moved to Barcelona where he began playing with youth teams.

    His family moved to Barcelona where he began playing with youth teams.

  • Frank Rijkaard made him debut in an official match against RCD Espanyol on October 16, 2004

    Frank Rijkaard made him debut in an official match against RCD Espanyol on October 16, 2004

  • He scored his first goal in the "senior" category at Albacete

    He scored his first goal in the "senior" category at Albacete

  • I create the Leo Messi foundation

    I create the Leo Messi foundation

  • He received the Ballon d'Or awarded by the sports magazine France Football and which recognizes him as the best player in the world

    He received the Ballon d'Or awarded by the sports magazine France Football and which recognizes him as the best player in the world

  • His first son Thiago was born

    His first son Thiago was born

  • FIFA President Joseph Blatter lists him as the best player in the world

    FIFA President Joseph Blatter lists him as the best player in the world

  • He obtained the treble, becoming the Argentine player with the most titles

    He obtained the treble, becoming the Argentine player with the most titles

  • His third son Ciro was born

    His third son Ciro was born