Natz Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Date of birth: June 24, 1987 Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina Nationality: Argentinian Height: 169 cm Weight: 67 kg Club: FC Barcelona Position: Forward Lionel Andrés Messi (born June 24, 1987 in Rosario) is an Argentine football (soccer) player. Started playing football at a very early age in his hometown's Newell's Old Boys. From the age of 11, he suffered from a hormone deficiency and as Lionel's parents were unable to pay for the treatment in Argentina, they decided to move to Barcelona, Spain. With several first team players seriously injured, the services of several reserve team players were called upon, and Messi became a regular feature of Barça squads. On May 1, 2005, he became the youngest player ever to score a league goal for FC Barcelona - against Albacete when Messi was only 17 years, 10 months and 7 days old. He was offered the chance to play for the Spain national football team, but declined, prefering to wait for the opportunity to play for the country of his birth. In June 2004 he got his chance, playing in a U-20 friendly match against Paraguay. In June 2005 he starred for the Argentina U-20 team that won the Football World Youth Championship played in The Netherlands. Messi picked up the Golden Boot as top scorer with 6 goals, and the Golden Ball for the best player of the tournament. Despite his youth, Lionel has already drawn comparisons with Diego Maradona, arguably the best football player of all time. On September 25, 2005 Messi obtained a Spanish citizenship and was finally able to make his debut in this season's Spanish First Division. He had previously been unable to play because FC Barcelona had filled up all of their quota of non-EU players. Messi's first outing in the UEFA Champions League at the Nou Camp was on Sept 28 against Italian club Udinese. He impressed with some great passing and a seemingly telepathic relationship with Ronaldinho that earned him a standing ovation from the 70,000-odd Nou Camp faithful. On December of that year, the Italian newspaper Tuttosport awarded him the Golden Boy 2005 title for the best under-21 player in Europe, over Wayne Rooney and Lukas Podolski In September 2005, Messi was given an improved and extended contract until 2014. Youtube Video of a goal resembling Maradona's "Goal of the Century" Quote
noemi26 Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 This makes me sad and depressed.... where are all the Lio fans? I almost did not thing he had his own message board because this is like in the third page... Quote
madristar Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 hahahaha...i think he needs a stylist,wats say Simao2008? Quote
egluze Posted June 4, 2010 Posted June 4, 2010 World Cup Special: Top 10 Highest Paid Footballers In South Africa10. Xavi Barcelona & Spain $12.4m per annum9. Steven Gerrard Liverpool & England $13.1m8. John Terry Chelsea & England $14.6m7. Samuel Eto’o Inter & Cameroon $18.1m6. Frank Lampard Chelsea & England $18.7m5. Carlos Tevez Manchester City & Argentina $20.2m4. Thierry Henry Barcelona & France $23.5m3. Kaka Real Madrid & Brazil $24.7m2. Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid & Portugal $39.4m1. Lionel Messi Barcelona & Argentina $43.3mGoal.com Quote
madristar Posted June 6, 2010 Posted June 6, 2010 DAMN<he s UUUUGGGGGGGGGGGLLLLLYYYYYYY no,FFFFFUGLYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Quote
Chic_Raul_ista Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 DAMN<he s UUUUGGGGGGGGGGGLLLLLYYYYYYY no,FFFFFUGLYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) i agree but it's not his face that get's my attention even though i detest Farca with a passion World Cup 2010 page talk about predictions, reactions after the games etc etc, training, press conferences & match photos http://www.bellazon.com/main/index.php?showtopic=29520 Quote
ellie sky Posted June 24, 2010 Posted June 24, 2010 Aging anniversary condolences!!! HEHE LOLHAPPY BIRTHDAY MR.Lionel MESSI!!! Quote
Clauds Posted June 24, 2010 Posted June 24, 2010 I found him super cute ... I have big big crush on him, he's adorable AND the best player on earth at the moment! & he's so perfect that he plays in my two favorite teams: Barcelona FC and Argentinian Selection ... Also he's always super kind in every interview -unlike some other idiots -, i just adore hiim! Happy BDay Leo! Hopefully he'll celebrate his BDay by winning the World Cup next month! Quote
madristar Posted June 25, 2010 Posted June 25, 2010 I found him super cute ... I have big big crush on him, he's adorable AND the best player on earth at the moment! & he's so perfect that he plays in my two favorite teams: Barcelona FC and Argentinian Selection ... Also he's always super kind in every interview -unlike some other idiots -, i just adore hiim! Happy BDay Leo! Hopefully he'll celebrate his BDay by winning the World Cup next month! love your chioce Quote
mysterygirl Posted June 25, 2010 Posted June 25, 2010 Messi needs to drown in his pyjamas! <_< he can only play well under wet pitches with xavi and iniesta! Quote
Clauds Posted June 25, 2010 Posted June 25, 2010 Messi needs to drown in his pyjamas! <_< he can only play well under wet pitches with xavi and iniesta! Have you see a game of him with Argentina? ... He plays well with everyone, but he's not playing the same position in Argentina than what he does in Barcelona, with Argentina he does what Xavi does in Barcelona Quote
ellie sky Posted June 27, 2010 Posted June 27, 2010 Oh today they have a game with mexico! I love to see him on the field! Ah! Quote
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