The Life of Lionel Messi, The World-Renowned Football Player

Regarded as one of the best football players in the world, Lionel Messi has achieved multiple successes throughout his career and became one of the legendary players of the Barcelona team. With his determination and hard work, despite the challenging life conditions, leading him to where he stands now, the Argentine football player was spotted with his talent even at a very young age and managed to be appreciated by everyone with his excellent performance in a short time.

This article tells not only about the football career of Messi, who signed a contract with Paris Saint-Germain after Barcelona exit during the summer transfer window of 2021, but also includes highlights from his personal life and how he has become a legendary player.

Football Career Packed with Records and Awards

Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. With a passion for playing football when he was a child, Messi joined Newell's Old Boys, the Argentine football club, at the age of 8. However, he was soon after diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, and his treatment started. During his treatment, Messi was discovered by Barcelona and transferred to the club in 2003. 

Soon after appearing in the first team of Barcelona, Messi became one of the major players of the team within a short time. Wearing Barcelona jersey, Messi has had multiple successes such as 10 La Liga championships, 7 Copa del Rey cups and 4 UEFA Champions League titles. He has also set numerous world records in football, such as being the player to score the most goals in a single calendar year with a grand total of 91 in 2012. 

His Personal Life with a Great Service to Humanity

Lionel Messi teams up with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to support education, health and well-being of children. In 2010, Messi was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF, and he has inspired many people ever since.

As part of his collaboration with UNICEF, he has been involved in a number of campaigns and projects. In 2010, he launched the campaign "Play for a Better Future" to provide the children across the world with basic needs including education, health and clean water. As part of another campaign "Work with Passion" in cooperation with UNICEF, he provided support to children to help them live healthily by doing sports.

As part of his cooperation with UNICEF, Messi have visited so many countries to observe on-site the needs of children across the world. In 2013, teaming up with UNICEF, he visited a school in India and gathered with the children studying there.

Serving as a goodwill ambassador of UNICEF, Messi frequently appeals to the international community to improve the life conditions of children. His efforts towards education, health and well-being of children across the world continue, and his collaborations with UNICEF play an important role in these efforts.

His Modest Personal Life Filled With Love

Lionel Messi is happily married to Antonella Roccuzzo. Meeting his childhood love Antonella first when he was 5 years old, Messi got married to her in 2017, after meeting with her again and freshening up their love. Setting an example with his family life, Messi attracts attention not only for his successful career but also for his romantic story. With their three children Thiago, Mateo and Ciro, the couple maintains a happy and simple family life together.

Standing out with numerous successes he has achieved throughout his football career and humanitarian values he embraces that conquer hearts, Messi's life continues to inspire millions of people who love him. After Barcelona exit during the summer transfer window of 2021, Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain and continues his football career in this team. If you are interested in the movies inspired by other world-renowned sports stars like Messi, do not forget to take a look at our article The Best Sports Movies That Every Sports Enthusiast Must Watch.