Lionel Messi By Bryan Alarcon Jun 24, 1987 When Lionel Messi was born. Lionel Messi was born in Santafe,Argentina. Feb 8, 1995 Lionel Messi started the lower divisions of Newell's Old Boy's Aug 19, 1997 Lionel's team won the cup of friendship. Nov 16, 2003 Lionel Messi started his first team. Sep 26, 2005 Messi obtained his spanish citizenship. Sep 19, 2007 Messi scored for barcelona and made the score 3-0 vs. Lyon May 2, 2009 Messi scored 2 goals vs. Real Madrid Dec 13, 2010 Messi was The Golden Ball winner.