1. Lionel Messi's full name is
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini.
2. He was born on June 24, 1987, in
Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
3. Messi is often regarded as one
of the best football players in the
world.
,4. He started playing football at a
young age with the youth team of
Newell's Old Boys.
5. Messi's growth hormone
deficiency was a challenge in his
youth, which Barcelona later
helped him overcome.
6. He joined FC Barcelona's youth
team, La Masia, in 2000.
7. Messi made his professional
debut for FC Barcelona in 2004.
, 8. He has spent the majority of his
career at FC Barcelona, becoming
their all-time top scorer.
9. Messi has won numerous
awards, including seven Ballon
d'Or titles.
10. He's known for his dribbling
skills, close ball control, and
agility.
11. Messi holds multiple records
for goals scored in various
competitions.