Leo Messi - A God Amongst Men

Lionel Messi (Born June 24, 1987) belongs to a working-class family in Rosario, Argentina. His father worked as a steelworker, and his mother as a cleaner.  

He started playing football as a kid and got instantly recognized for his extraordinary talent. However, Messi was found to have a growth hormone deficiency when he was 11. This was a growth-stunting ailment that required costly medical care. Although River Plate (Messi's hometown club) showed interest in signing him, they refused to take care of his medical expenses. F.C Barcelona gave Messi a trial and coach Carles Rexach was so delighted that he offered Messi a contract (written on a tissue). This included paying for Messi's medical treatment in Spain. 

 

Legacy 

He currently plays for Ligue 1 club PSG and is also the captain of the Argentina national football team. Messi has won the coveted Ballon D'or trophy a record seven times. He was part of the Ballon D'or dream team announced in 2020. He also holds the record for the most number of European Golden Boots won with 6.    

Leo Messi played for FC Barcelona till 2021. Messi is Barcelona’s all-time highest goal-scorer and assister with 672 goals and 266 assists in 709 appearances. He also lifted a record 35 trophies with the club. This includes 10 LaLiga titles, 7 Copa Del Rey, 4 Champions Leagues, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 3 UEFA Sper Cups, and 3 Club World Cups. Messi has scored over 750 goals at senior level for club and country. With his national side, Messi is Argentina's all-time top goalscorer. He began his international career in 2005 and thereby became the youngest player to represent the South American country at the age of 17. He also holds the record for the most international goals scored by a South American player (80).   

 The main valued title Messi has failed to win is the World Cup with Argentina; his best achievement in this competition coming in 2014, barely losing out to Germany in extra time. In 2012, Messi broke the record for most goals in a scheduled year, netting 91 goals. He has likewise won the Ballon d'Or 7, the most by any person since the honor started. 


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