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Lionel Messi was born on June 24,1987 , in Rosario, Argentina.
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At the age of 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency.
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Messi signs with legendary team FC Barcelona and works his way up through Barca's youth squads.
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At the age of 18, Messi scored his first official goal and was the youngest player to score for FC Barcelona.
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Messi establishes 'Leo Messi Foundation', working to improve access education and health care for children.
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Messi gets married to childhood friend and girlfriend, Antonella Roccuzzo.
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Messi wins FIFA World player of the year.
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Messi sets the all-time record for the most goals scored in a single season for a major European football league, with 73 goals.
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Messi has a baby boy, Thiago Messi and becomes a father.
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Messi wins the Golden Ball award for the best player in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
