Lionel Messi is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time. He was born in 1987 in Rosario, Argentina and began playing soccer at a young age, joining Barcelona's youth academy at age 13 after being diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. Messi developed into a star player for Barcelona, helping them win numerous titles and awards. He holds the records for most goals scored for Barcelona and Argentina's national team. Off the field, Messi is known as a humble, charitable person who enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
4. WHO IS MESSI ?
Name: Lionel Andres Messi
Birth: 24 june, 1987
Place of birth: Rosario, Santa
fe, Argentina
Height: 169 cm ( 5’ 6’’ )
Nationality: Argentine
Team: Argentina
Club Team: Barcelona
Jersey No: 10
5. Youth Carrer: National Team:
1995-2000 : Newell’s old Boys 2004-2005: Arg U20
2000-2003 : Barcelona 2007-2008: Arg U23
Senior Carrer: 2005- Pre: Argentina
2003-2004 : Barcelona C
2004-2005 : Barcelona B
2004- Present : Barcelona
6. Early life
• His father, Jorge Messi, was
working in factory.
His mother, Celia, was a part-
time cleaner.
At the age of 11, he was diagnosed
with a growth hormone
deficiency. The sporting director
of Barcelona signed him after
watching him play.
7. • He lived in the “La
Masia”, with people
like Iniesta. He played
in the low teams of
Barça, but soon he
would pass to the
first team.
luck
8. • In 2006 he played his first
worlds’cup with his
selection, Argentina.
• In August 2007 he played
America’s cup where
Argentina lost in the final.
A good experience
9. 2009-10 season
• After winning the 2009
UEFA Super Cup,
Barcelona manager
asserted that Messi was
probably the best player he
had ever seen.
On 18 September, Messi
signed a new contract with
Barcelona, running until
2016.
10. • On 19 December,
Messi scored the
winner in the final of
the 2009 FIFA Club
World Cup against
Estudiantes.
Two days later, he was
given the FIFA World
Player of the Year
award; beating
Cristiano Ronaldo,
Xavi, Kaká and Iniesta
to the award.
On 17 January 2010,
Messi scored his 100th
goal for the club in the
4–0 victory over
Sevilla.
11. • His friends in the team have always said that he is a very good
football player,a very good person. When he arrived at the 1st
team they helped him, now is his shift, he helped his friends in
the difficult moments.
extraordinary
12. Personal
life
He is a romantic,
happy and helpful
person. He has
girlfriend whos
name is Antonella
Roccuzzo.
Messi likes video
games and the
football history. In
the spare time he
read books of the
older football
players.