Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987 and was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency for which he need to have an expensive medical treatment.
When he was 13, he went to Spain and join Barcelona’s youth academy and quickly made his first team debut when he was only 16.
Lionel Messi is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world and has a net worth of $400 million.
His impact on the sport has been profound as he inspired a lot of players who want to become just like him.
He won numerous awards like 10 LA Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey titles, and 4 Champions League titles.
Messi was the world’s best player and awarded with the Ballon d’Or award 7 times. Also, he was the top scorer in La Liga 8 times.
He was best in his dribbling ability and scoring goals from seemingly impossible angles.
The team leader Messi has also played for the Argentina national team. His score line is more than 700 career goals.
There is a major involvement of Messi in several charitable organizations of health, education, and sports for children.
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There is a major involvement of Messi in several charitable organizations of health, education, and sports for children.
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