| About Lionel Messi | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Birth Place | Argentina |
| Birth Date | June 24, 1987 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Who Is Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi is a world-renowned soccer forward who has achieved great success with FC Barcelona and Argentina’s national team.
Lionel Messi Achievements
He has won the Ballon d’Or several times, the Golden Ball Award at the 2014 and 2022 World Cups, and led Argentina to a World Cup championship in 2022.
Messi has broken numerous records throughout his career, including becoming the youngest player in history to score 200 goals in La Liga and the first player in Champions League history to score 5 goals in a single match. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest soccer players of all time.
Lionel Messi Clubs
In August 2021, he left FC Barcelona to play for Paris Saint-Germain FC, and in June 2023 he joined Inter Miami CF.
What Is Lionel Messi’s Height Or How Tall Is Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi’s height is believed to be 170 cm or 5 feet 7 inches.
Lionel Messi’s Health Issue When Young
Messi was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency when he was 11 years old. His local club, Newell’s Old Boys, didn’t want to pay to treat it. As a result, he moved to Spain to play for FC Barcelona, where he was able to receive the treatment he needed.
Lionel Messi Family
Messi grew up in Argentina with his parents, Jorge and Celia, and his siblings, Maria, Matias, and Rodrigo.
Does Lionel Messi Have A Girlfriend?
He married Antonella Roccuzzo in 2017, and they have 3 sons together – Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.
Lionel Messi Sponsorships
Messi is a global icon and has been associated with numerous brands, including Adidas, Pepsi, Huawei, Audemars Piguet, Cherry, and Dolce & Gabbana.
He is also a UNICEF ambassador and has worked to raise awareness of child poverty.
Lionel Messi Retirement Plans
Messi announced his retirement from international football after Argentina lost the 2016 Copa América final to Chile. However, he later changed his mind and represented his team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia. He led Argentina to the final, but they lost to France. Even after the loss, Messi’s performance was widely praised, and he was named the player of the tournament.