Lionel Messi is an astonishing footballer who has gained legendary status in the world today and his popularity exceeds the bounds of just football as he is loved and celebrated by both football lovers and others.
Here are some facts about Messi that you should know as a fan.
Messi’s full name is Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccitini. He was born in Ontario, Argentina.
He is 35 years old, born 24 June 1987.
He is married to model and childhood friend Antonela Rocuzzo.
They grew up in the same hometown in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. The two met through his friend, and her cousin Lucas Scaglia, who Leo played soccer with in his youth.
They have three adorable sons together, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro.
Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players that have ever lived.
- His career
Paris Saint-Germain FC (10/08/2021 – ongoing)
Argentina (01/01/2005 – ongoing)
Argentina Under 21 (01/01/2008 – 31/08/2008)
Argentina Under 20 (01/06/2005 – 31/08/2005)
FC Barcelona (01/07/2004 – 30/06/2021)
He has received seven Ballon d’Or awards, the most for any football player, as well as the 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year and 2019 The Best FIFA Men’s Player.
Messi holds the record for most goals in La Liga (474), the Supercopa de España (14), the UEFA Super Cup (3) and is the player with the most official recorded assists in football history (350).
He has scored 791 goals for club and country throughout his professional career and is also the first player in history to win five and six European Golden Shoes.
And now he has won the world cup with his Argentine national team to crown a thriving career at age 35.
According to Talksport, on the issue of retirement, Lionel Messi says he’s not retiring from international football after World Cup triumph, and Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni wants him to play at 2026 tournament.
Lionel Messi says he will not retire from Argentina just yet, saying he wants to “experience a few more games as a world champion.”
