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He was born on June 24 in the city of Rosario, Argentina
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At just five years old, Lionel Messi took his first steps at Grandoli, a neighborhood club a few blocks from his home
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Began training in the lower divisions of Newell's Old Boys
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At age 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency
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His family moved to Barcelona where he began playing with youth teams.
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Frank Rijkaard made him debut in an official match against RCD Espanyol on October 16, 2004
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He scored his first goal in the "senior" category at Albacete
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I create the Leo Messi foundation
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He received the Ballon d'Or awarded by the sports magazine France Football and which recognizes him as the best player in the world
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His first son Thiago was born
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FIFA President Joseph Blatter lists him as the best player in the world
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He obtained the treble, becoming the Argentine player with the most titles
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His third son Ciro was born
