Messi biography for children

Lionel Andrés Messi ( born 24 June 1987), also known as Leo Messi, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards. He also has the most international goals by a South American male (108). Messi has scored over 800 senior career goals for club and country, and the most goals for a single club (672).

Early life

Messi was born on 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Santa Fe. He is the third of four children of Jorge Messi, a steel factory manager, and his wife Celia Cuccittini, who worked in a magnet manufacturing workshop.

Growing up in a tight-knit, football-loving family, "Leo" developed a passion for the sport from an early age. He constantly played with his older brothers, Rodrigo and Matías, and his cousins, Maximiliano and Emanuel Biancucchi, both of whom became professional footballers. At the age of four he joined local club Grandoli, where he was coached by his father.

Get ready to discover the amazing life of soccer superstar Leo Messi! In this exciting biography for kids, you’ll learn how Messi went from a small town in Argentina to becoming one of the greatest footballers ever. From his early days kicking a ball around the streets to his incredible goals and championships, Messi’s journey is all about hard work and never giving up. But this book isn’t just about soccer; it’s about a down-to-earth person who inspires people around the world. If you’re curious about the man who made soccer history, read this book and get inspired to chase your dreams, just like Leo Messi did. BOOK OVERVIEW: This biography book is tailored for kids and teens . Leo Messi’s journey is presented in an engaging and informative style. From his amazing story to fun facts, vocabulary building, and thought provoking quotes, this book is sure to inspire! BOOK FEATURES: Vocabulary: Learn new words and expand your language skills with an interactive glossary that explains challenging terms used throughout the book. Fun Facts: Discover quick and quirky facts about the person’s life, adding excitement and surprises to the biography. Book Discussion: Engage in thoughtful discussions after reading the book with a series of questions that encourage critical thinking and reflection. Inspirational Quotes: Be motivated by inspiring quotes that encourage readers to dream big and reach their potential. “”GET SMART”” SERIES: Discover the “”Get Smart”” series, an inspiring collection of biography books for kids and teens on famous icons who shaped history. Explore the captivating biographies of presidents, entrepreneurs, actors, singers, musicians, celebrities, and sports icons. Uncover challenges they conquered on their paths to greatness. These educational books provide an honest look at the lives of

Argentine footballer (born 1987)

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Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi (Spanish pronunciation:[ljoˈnelanˈdɾesˈmesi]; born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career such as eight Ballon d'Or awards and eight times being named the world's best player by FIFA. He is the most decorated player in the history of professional football having won 45 team trophies, including twelve Big Five league titles, four UEFA Champions Leagues, two Copa Américas, and one FIFA World Cup. Messi holds the records for most European Golden Shoes (6), most goals in a calendar year (91), most goals for a single club (672, with Barcelona), most goals (474), hat-tricks (36) and assists (192) in La Liga, most assists (18) and goal contributions (32) in the Copa América, most goal contributions (21) in the World Cup, most international appearances (191) and international goals (112) by a South American male, and the second-most in the latter category outright. A prolific goalscorer and creative playmaker, Messi has scored over 850 senior career goals for club and country.

Born in Rosario, Argentina, Messi relocated to Spain to join Barcelona at age 13, and made his competitive debut at age 17 in October 2004. He gradually established himself as an integral player for the club, and during his first uninterrupted season at age 22 in 2008–09 he helped Barcelona achieve the first treble in Spanish football. This resulted in Messi winning the first of four consecutive Ballons d'Or, and by the 2011–12 season he would set La Liga and European records for most goals in a s