Lionel Andres Messi Argentina Soccer Player
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| Full Name: | Lionel Andres Messi |
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| Biography: | Lionel Messi is one of the top football players in over all the world. He was born in Argentina, and he plays for Barcelona in the Spainish league. |
| Nick name as: | Leo, La Pulga Atomica (The Atomic Flea) |
| Born: | 24 June 1987, in Rosario, Argentina |
| Family: | parents are Jorge Horacio Messi ( was a factory worker) and Celia María Cuccittini (was a part-time cleaner). He has two older brothers Rodrigo and Matías and a sister Maria Sol. |
| Nationality: | Argentinian |
| physical: | Height: 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) Weight: 67kg |
| Sports Name: | Football or Soccer |
| Teams / Clubs: | Barcelona |
| Position: | Striker |
| Foot: | Left |
| Jersey Number: | 10 |
Lionel Messi Achievements:
- Lionel Messi won the FIFA Player of the Year in 2009, 2010 & 2011.
- He won Lequipe Champion of Champions award in 2011.
- Golden Ball winner of the year 2014 World Cup
Interesting Facts about Lionel Messi:
- At the age of five, Lionel Messi started to playing football for Grandoli, a local club coached by his father Jorge.
- He was diagnosed with a growth deficiency at the age of 11, requiring growth hormone injections.
- He is featured on the front main cover of the video game Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 model.
- His debut with the Argentinian national team (against Hungary) was a disaster match: he entered the game in the 18th minute of the second half, and 47 seconds later was sent off!
- He made his La Liga debut for Barcelona against Espanyol when he was 17 years old
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