1On June 24th, 987, Messi was born in an ordinary family in Argentina. At the age of seven, he entered a football club in Argentina to play football. Four years later, a sudden diagnosis made little Messi feel the cruelty of fate for the first time. The doctor found that his hormone secretion system was in a "sleep state", which would lead to delayed bone development, which means that Messi's football career may be interrupted.

At that time, the economic conditions at home were unbearable for Messi's treatment expenses. In order to continue Messi's football dream, his father decided to move his family to Spain. In September 2000, Messi, who was only 13 years old, went to Barcelona Club Youth Team for trial training. 15 days later, the youth team signed a contract with him without hesitation and arranged for him to receive treatment. In 2004, 17-year-old Messi made his first appearance for Barcelona's first team and became famous in La Liga. He has stayed at home in Europe since then.

It was soon discovered that he not only had the superb skills of South American players, but also was influenced by actual combat in Europe. He is really a rare first-class player because of his sharp attack and strong adaptability. In Barcelona, Messi is called the "soul". He led the team to almost all the victories in Europe, and various personal honors followed.

"Messi grew up eating potatoes and carrots and went to play football after drinking vegetable soup without oil foam. But he never complains, and he is more sensible than anyone at a young age! " Recalling Messi's growing experience, my father's eyes are always filled with happiness and pride. "As a father, I know best that Messi's illness stems from malnutrition. Argentina is rich in the best beef in the world and has the best cheese in the world, but that doesn't belong to us. " Perhaps it is this experience that has created Messi's low-key and humble character.

On the court, Messi respects his opponent and trusts his teammates; He is used to celebrating goals by smiling or hugging his teammates, without exaggerated gestures or fancy actions; In Barcelona, which has a strong regional independence complex, he is far away from political topics, but also isolated from diving, performance and other topics. Messi only cares about football, as he said in an interview with Time magazine: "Football is a game. I hope I can always enjoy the game on the court. "

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(1) Personal life

Macy's girlfriend antonella grew up with Macy, which is regarded as childhood friends.

2012165438+12, Messi's girlfriend Antonella successfully gave birth to a baby boy named Diego in a Barcelona hospital.

On September 15, 1 1, Messi welcomed his second son today. Girlfriend antonella gave birth to a baby boy, and Messi named the second son Matteo.

20 17 On June 30th, Messi and his girlfriend antonella got married in their hometown of Rosario.

20 17, 10 On June 5th, antonella announced that she was pregnant again. In 20 18, she gave birth to her third son, named Ciro Messi.

(2) Social activities

In 2007, in Barcelona, Messi Foundation was formally established under the supervision of a notary public, and its chairman was Messi.

20 10 in March, Messi also donated all the 654.38+million euros he got from being selected as the best team and the winner of the Champions League to the International Red Cross.

March 20 14, Barcelona Museum expanded the "Messi Exhibition Hall". In this exhibition hall, Messi's four Golden Globes and other honors are displayed. In addition, visitors can enjoy every goal scored by Messi on behalf of Barcelona through modern audio-visual multimedia equipment.

On 20 15 12, Messi donated a signed jersey to a Bosnian philanthropist. This jersey will be auctioned, and the proceeds will be donated to a child who is being treated in Travnik Central Hospital.

(3) Statues of figures

20 16 On June 28th, Buenos Aires, Argentina, a statue of Messi was completed. Citizens gathered in front of the statue, hoping that Messi would change his mind and stay in the national team.

(4) Forbes athletes' income list

On July 28th, 20 17, the famous American magazine Forbes published the income ranking of sports athletes in 20 17, and Messi ranked third with $80 million.

20 18, 17 On July 7th, in the newly released Forbes celebrity income ranking in 20 18, Messi ranked eighth with $65,438 +0. 1 1 billion.

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