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David Ramos/Getty Images (born 1987). Argentine-born Early Years Lionel Andrés Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. He started playing soccer as a boy and in 1995 joined the youth team of Newell’s Old Boys (a Rosario-based top-division soccer club). Messi’s skills garnered the attention of prestigious clubs on both sides of the Atlantic. At age 13 Messi and his family relocated to Barcelona, Spain. He joined Record-Setting Club Career In the 2004–05 season Messi, then 17 years old, became the youngest official player and goal scorer in the Spanish La Liga (the country’s highest soccer division). Though only 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 meters) tall and weighing 148 pounds (67 kilograms), he was strong, well-balanced, and versatile on the field. He became known for his keen passing and precise ball control. In 2005 he was granted Spanish citizenship. The next year Messi and FC Barcelona won the Champions League (the European club championship) title. By 2008 Messi was one of the most dominant players in the world. He finished second to Messi led Barcelona to La Liga and Champions League titles the following season, which helped him capture an unprecedented third consecutive world player of the year award. In March 2012 he netted his 233rd goal for Barcelona. It made him the club’s all-time leading scorer in La Liga play. In 2011–12 he guided the team to another Copa del Rey win. He scored 73 goals in all competitions. With that feat he broke Gerd Müller’s 39-year...

"I think not," Messi answered, when asked about the possibility of featuring in 2026. "This was my last World Cup. I will see how things go, but in principle no, I will not go to the next World Cup," he added. Messi explained that he would "like to be there to watch" the competition in 2026 but that he is "not going to participate". This could be easily arranged given that Messi will probably still be living in Miami if everything goes to plan in the MLS. Miami Herald reported that Messi will sign a two-and-a-half year contract with David Beckham co-owned franchise Inter, which comes with an option to extend until 2026. As with the World Cup, in which he lost the 2014 final to Germany, Messi suffered several setbacks at the Copa America by falling at the last hurdle three times ahead of making it fourth time lucky at the Maracana against champions Brazil in 2021. Once he retires from the Argentina fold permanently, Messi will do so as the national team's all-time goals and appearances leader after winning his maiden cap in 2005 as an emerging FC Barcelona talent.

Jump to: • • • • • • • • • • 1987-present Who Is Lionel Messi? Lionel Messi is an Argentinian soccer player who has played for FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Argentina national team. As a teenager, Messi moved from Argentina to Spain after FC Barcelona agreed to pay for medical treatments related to his growth hormone disorder. At the club, he earned renown as one of the greatest players in history, helping FC Barcelona win more than two dozen league titles and tournaments. In 2012, he set a record for most goals in a calendar year and, a decade later, helped the Argentina national team win its third FIFA World Cup. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 and announced in June 2023 he plans to join MLS’ Inter Miami club. Quick Facts FULL NAME: Luis Lionel Andres Messi BORN: June 24, 1987 BIRTHPLACE: Rosario, Argentina SPOUSE: Antonella Roccuzzo (2017-present) CHILDREN: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Cancer Early Life of a Soccer Prodigy Luis Lionel Andres “Leo” Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. As a young boy, Messi tagged along when his two older brothers played soccer with their friends, unintimidated by the bigger boys. At the age of 8, he was recruited to join the youth system of Newell’s Old Boys, a Rosario-based club. Recognizably smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Messi was eventually diagnosed by doctors as suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth. Messi’...