Lionel Messi

By Indiana Rial

Lionel Messi was born on 24th June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. He comes from a poor family. He began to play football when he was 5 years old in a small club near his home, where his father was coach. At the age of 11 he played in Newell's Old Boys, where he won the “Cup of Friendship”. That same year he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency.

The sports director of BFC was interested in Messi and so Lionel moved with his father to Catalonia. The club recognized his talent and signed him up.

Now he plays in the First Division. He is the best player in the world and has received the Golden Ball award several times, as well as the FIFA award for the best player in the world. He is also one of BFC’s three top scorers.

He has won many awards and medals and he is extremely popular. He is a millionaire but he is still very humble and simple. He is a person whom I admire greatly.