Lionel Andres Messi was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina.
His first steps in football were at the club Grandoli, when I was only 5 years old.
Then went to Newell’s Old Boys where he began his sports career in 1995, and played there until the 2000 season.
With only 13 years old, Lionel He went to Europe as he suffered from a hormonal disease and this treatment had to continue outside the country.
The Barcelona He agreed to pay for part of the treatment in exchange for the footballer being incorporated into the children’s team.
Since then, Messi has made remarkable progress in the different youth categories until reaching the first division in record time.
During the 2003-2004 season, with only 16 years he made his debut against the FC Porto.
The serious injuries of several first team players allowed him to play as a starter.
On May 1, 2005, he became the youngest player in the history of the Barcelona to play a league game with only 17 years.
In the World cup of Youth Soccer in 2005, held in the Netherlands, in addition to being proclaimed champion with the Argentina SelectionHe also did it as the top scorer and figure of the tournament.
In June 2005 he extended his contract with the Barcelona until 2014, and the termination clause is 150 million euros.
With the senior team, he played the Germany World Cup 2006, where he scored a goal in the bulky 6-0 win over Serbia and Montenegro.