Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. He is a soccer player. He began playing from an early age, and his talent was soon apparent. When Messi was given a trial with Barcelona, and coach Carles Rexach was impressed – offering Messi a contract Messi moved to Barcelona with his father and became part of the prestigious FC Barcelona youth academy. He now playS for Miami CF . He is married to Antonella and has three children: Thiago, Mateo and Ciro. PROFESSIONS:

Where was Lionel Messi born?

• Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Rosario, Argentina

• Barcelona, Spain

• Madrid, Spain

What challenge did Messi face at 11 years old?

• Broken leg

• Asthma

• Growth hormone deficiency

• Knee injury

Who offered Messi a special contract?

• Coach Pep Guardiola

• Coach Carles Rexach

• Coach Jurgen Klopp

• Coach Zinedine Zidane

At what age did Messi play his first game for Barcelona?

• 18 years old

• 17 years old

• 16 years old

• 15 years old

What did Messi care more about than personal awards?

• Fame

• Money

• Individual records

• Team's success

How many Ballon d'Or awards has Messi won?

• 5

• 8

• 6

• 7

What is Messi often called?

• The Champion

• The GOAT

• The King

• The Legend

What did Messi finally lift in 2022?

• European Golden Shoe

• Champions League trophy

• Ballon d'Or

• World Cup trophy

Who were the two amazing players mentioned?

• Messi and Neymar

• Messi and Ronaldo

• Messi and Beckham

• Messi and Maradona