Messi's first contract
Lionel Messi’s first contract with Barcelona was written on a paper napkin. Carles Rexach, the sporting director of FC Barcelona, was so taken aback by Messi's abilities that he wanted to sign a contract right then, but there was no paper available.
Che Guevera connection
Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina, on June 24, 1987. Che Guevera, an Argentine revolutionary, and Lionel Messi both share the same birthplace and month of birth.
Growth Harmone DeficiencyMessi's early years were not as healthy and nourishing as those of the other nearby boys. At the juvenile age of 11, a growth hormone deficit was discovered in him, which was slowing his pace of normal growth.
Roots in Italy
Messi comes from middle class. Jorge, his father, was a steelworker and the head coach of the neighbourhood young football club.
Gold Medal in Olymmpic
Along with the Argentinian football team, Messi won an Olympic gold medal, at the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing.
Spanish national team
Despite spending most of his many years in Spain and having dual citizenship with both Spain and his native Argentina, Messi declined a chance to play for the Spanish national team because he considers himself to be an Argentinean.
Top scorer
At the age of 24, Messi became Barcelona's all-time greatest scorer in club competitions in 2012.