A world-renowned soccer star, he rose to fame as a key player for FC Barcelona and as captain of Argentina’s national team. His incredible skills earned him the Ballon d’Or four times from 2009 to 2012. He also took home the Golden Ball Award at the 2014 and 2022 World Cups, leading Argentina to a victory in the 2022 tournament. In August 2021, he left FC Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain FC and later moved to Inter Miami CF in June 2023.
At the age of 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. His local club, Newell’s Old Boys, couldn’t afford the treatment, so he moved to Spain to join FC Barcelona, where his career truly began.
He made history at 25 by becoming the youngest player to score 200 goals in La Liga. In March 2012, he also became the first player to score five goals in a Champions League match. He helped Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup and later joined Inter Miami in 2023.
Born in Argentina, he grew up with his parents, Jorge and Celia, along with his siblings, Maria, Matias, and Rodrigo. In 2017, he married Antonella Roccuzzo, and they have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro. His parents are Jorge Horacio Messi and Celia Maria Cuccittini.
After helping Barcelona win the 2009 UEFA Super Cup, many people began comparing him to the legendary Pele, recognizing his extraordinary talent.
