INTERESTING FACTS OF LIONEL MESSI
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He was born in Rosario, Argentina, on June 24, 1987.
He was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency as a child, which required expensive treatment.
His family struggled to afford the treatment, but they were eventually able to get help from a charity.
Messi started playing football at a young age and quickly showed his talent.
He joined the youth team of Newell's Old Boys, but he was later released due to his growth hormone deficiency.
Barcelona offered to pay for his treatment and he joined their youth team in 2000.
He made his debut for Barcelona's first team in 2003 and has since become one of the greatest players of all time.
He has won a record 7 Ballon d'Or awards, 10 La Liga titles, and 4 Champions League titles.
He is also the all-time leading scorer for Barcelona and Argentina.
He is known for his incredible dribbling skills, passing ability, and goalscoring prowess.
He is also a very humble and down-to-earth person.
He is married to Antonella Roccuzzo and they have three children.
His full name is Lionel Andrés Messi.
He is nicknamed "La Pulga" (The Flea) because of his small stature.
He is a left-footed player, but he can also use his right foot.
He is a vegetarian.
He is a fan of the Argentine rock band Soda Stereo.
He is the godfather of Neymar's son, David Lucca.
