LIONEL MESSI - GOAT ( GREATEST OF ALL TIME)

      

       LIONEL MESSI - GOAT ( GREATEST OF ALL TIME)

Messi is an Argentine professional football player or we can say GOAT (greatest of all time) footballer. Since his childhood he has entertained many by his prodigious skills, amazing dribbles, astounding swiftness and powerful shots which he continued always and now he is a global man worldwide popular. He now plays as forward for Barcelona (Spanish Club) and Argentina National Team. Lets know about him by reading his biography, personal life, achievements and story of being his best. First cover with his important notes:-

                             Some Important Notes

• Full name           Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini

• Nicknames         Messidona, La pulga Atomica, Leo, La pulga, Atomic flea, Messiah

• Born                   June 24, 1987

• place of birth      Rosaria, Argentina

• Nationality         Argentine

• education            Las Heras Elementary school

• Father                 George Messi

• Mother                Celia Maria Cuccittini

• Wife                    Antonella Roccuzzo

• Children              Thiago Messi Roccuzzo (son), Mateo Messi Roccuzzo, Civo Messi Roccuzzo

• Brothers               Rodrigo Messi, Matias Messi

• Sister                    Maria Messi

• Net Worth            400 million $

• Occupation           Football player

• Position                 Forward

• Current Club         Football Club Barcelona

                           LIONEL MESSI's  BIOGRAPHY

His biography consist of his childhood and early life, Club career, FC Barcelona, National team and Personal life, his achievements, awards and tournament won section is just down to biography part.

One thing to learn from his story is to trust on God because God is always there for us. Let's read the biography of one of the most amazing and most favourite sportsman in the world.

Childhood and Early life

Messi born on June 24, 1987 at Rosario, Argentina to a steel factory manager. His family was always having interest in football and football was very adore to them. He did his schooling at Las Heras Elementary school. At tender age he joined local club Grandoli before moved to Newell's Old Boys. At Grandoli he coached by his father. But his grandmother accompanied him to his matches as well as training. He was very closed to her. His unique style of celebration which involves looking up and pointing to the sky is tribute to his grandmother.

Fight for Dream

Interesting part of story came when Messi turned to 10 years old because at that age he was threatened by fulfill of his dream to be a footballer. He was diagnosed by growth hormone deficiency. His parents were not able financially for his treatment. So, they thought of God and pray to him, then on the name of Lord they resorted him to football clubs who saw Messi as a potential to bear the cost. After several setbacks, Messi's treatment cost paid by Barcelona. After transfer to Barcelona he didn't play many matches there at starting, Because of transfer issues with Newell as well as unusual signing of foreign players by European Clubs. After joining Royal Spanish football federation started play for Barcelona. Then back to back his impressive matches and skills made him to play for Barcelona youth team.

Club Career - FC Barcelona

He fastly made his place in senior team too. he debuted for 5 teams in a season, during International break Messi was among few players who helped strengthen the first team in absence of players. He debuted at the age of 16 years, His aced performance and skill made him close to Barcelona star most respected Ronaldinho, who enabled him to have smooth transition to join first team. He signed a juicy contract in 2004 to (2004-2012) which was his first professional contract he signed with buyout clause of 30 million Euros which increased to 80 million Euros.

Being The Star of Barcelona

In 2004-2005 season, he became a regular starter in B team of Barcelona. However he was a substitute player in A team of Barcelona, He debuted for them in Oct 16 against Espanyol. Messi signed a new contract with Barcelona senior team on his 18th birthday which going to expire in  2010 with a buyout clause of 150 million Euros. He caught attention of European top clubs, One of such Inter Milan indicated interest in Messi, they offered to triple his wages and payout clause of 150 million Euros they said Messi to go with them But Messi opted to stay. His contract with Barcelona again updated which going to expire in 2014. After aquiring Spanish Citizenship, He made an amazing and attacking trio with Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto'o.

Similarity to Maradona legend

During (2006-2007) season he became one of the one of the best player in world. He shown his similarities with Argentina's legend Diego Maradona after several comparisons. In 2006-2007 Copa Del Rey semifinal against Gatafe he scored a goal similar to Maradona's 1986 world cup goal dubbed as Goal of the Century. As decline of Ronaldinho he emerged as a new star of Barcelona and Spanish media gave him a name "Messiah". He emerged 2nd out of three in the 2007 Ballon d' Or and 2nd in FIFA World player of the year award. As departure of Ronaldinho, Messi was given the no. 10 jersey and signed a new contract with annual salary of 7.8 million Euros which was Barcelona's highest.

Winning of matches and tournaments

In 2008 he came 2nd in Ballon d'Or and FIFA world player of the year consecutively. He however won Ballon d'Or and FIFA world player of the year 2009. That season Messi had a successful campaign, they won 2nd consecutive La Liga title. In 2010 Messi won the FIFA Ballon d'Or despite his failure at 2010 FIFA world cup. Messi finished 2010-2011 season as Barcelona's all time single season highest scorer and 1st player in Spain to hit 50 goals benchmark.

He created reputation for himself all over the world. He received 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or award as well as inaugural UEFA best player in Europe award. His all awards and achievements made him the One of the best player in the history of football.

Best in the History of football

He continued his aced performance and made guiness book of world record of making most goals scored in a calender year as well as FIFA Ballon d'Or award.

Messi again signed a contract 2013-2014 with Barcelona which for see him at Camp Nov until 2018. After his injury his team had a big defeat against Bayern Munich by 7-0 at champions league. Which shown the dependance of Barcelona over Messi, His campaign that year was worse than ever in last 5 years. He signed a new contract with Barcelona in which his salary increase from 20 million Euros to 36 million Euros. Under leadership of new coach, Luis Enrique, Messi became La Liga's all time top scorer. He came 2nd in 2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or awards for consecutively 2nd time in a row. He made an amazing attacking trio with Suarez and Neymar which proved to be deadly to opponents. At end it he received UEFA best player in Europe award.

Captain of Barcelona

In 2015-2016 he became youngest player to appear 100 times in Champions League. He made Barcelona to claim 2015 world cup final, where he awarded the tournament's Silver ball. Messi emerged a runner upto Cristiano Ronaldo in 2016. Ballon d'Or award as well as 2016 best FIFA Men's player award he also claimed the Pichichi and European Golden Boot.

He again played well in 2017-2018. He got captaincy in 2018-2019 season as departure of Andres Iniesta.

Messi's National team career

He has scored 70 goals in 138 International appearances and became country's highest goal scorer, for Argentina team. He failed to extend his successful wins with Barcelona to La Albiceleste, He had many good performances there but every time in tournaments they end up with a crashing out in quarterfinal, semifinal or final.

In 2006 world cup he was very young that time and was also a part of Argentine squad they knocked out in Quarter final. In 2014 Messi led the team beautifully but dashed out by German Players. Same thing occured in Copa America tournament.

Net Worth

Messi Net worth is currently estimated as 400 million USD. His Net worth increased by investments as well as endorsement and sponsorship deals with Adidas (lifetime permanent deal). Pepsi, Huawei and Gatorade to mention a few. His salary is 40 million Euros.

Personal Life

He began his relationship with his wife Antonella to whom he know since the age of 5 years. They married in 2017, Rosario. They gave birth their 1st son Thiago in 2012, 2nd son Mateo in 2015 and 3rd son Ciro in 2018. He is very close to his mother Celia to show his love to her, he has her face tattoo on his hand. His father has been his agent since he was 14 years old. His elder brother manages his schedule and publicity. His mother and brother run his charitable organisation, Lionel Messi foundation since 2010. He has been also a goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.

Messi also supports grassroots football. He has an investment with youth football team Sarmiento, based in Rosario. He is making other children dream true. As he don't want any child to feel like losing his dream as Messi felt in his childhood.

Achievments and Awards

Messi won many awards and also made important roles for his team to win tournaments list of individual awards won by him and tournament by his team are here:-

Individual Awards

1.Golden Boots (2016/17)

2.Striker of the year (2014/15)

3.Player of the year (2014 world cup, 2014/2015 La Liga, 2015 Copa America)

4.UEFA Best player in Europe (2009,2011,2015)

5.TOP SCORER (2008/09, 2010/11 & 2013/14 Copa Del Rey, 2008/09,2009/10,2010/11,2011/12,2013/14 &2014/15 UEFA Champions League, 2009/10,2010/11&2011/12 Supercopa, 2009/10,2011/12,2012/13& 2016/17 LaLiga, 2011 FIFA Club World Cup)

Tournaments Won

1. U-20 World cup champion (2005)

2. Spanish Super cup (Supercopa)(2005/06,2006/07,2009/10,2010/11,2011/12,2013/14,2016/17,2018/19)

3. FIFA World Cup (2009, 2011, 2015)

4. UEFA Super Cup (2009/10, 2011/12,2015/16)

5. Olympic Medalist (2008/09)

6. Spanish Champion (LaLiga) (2004/05,2005/06,2008/09,2009/10,2010/11,2012/13,2014/15,2015/16,2017/18)

7. UEFA Champions League (2005/06, 2008/09,2010/11,2014,15)

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