Lionel Messi-profile, net worth, height

Lionel Messi-profile, net worth, height

origin
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional football player, top scorer and one of the best players of all time. He is 5 feet 7 inches tall and has served as a forward position for Barcelona and the Argentine national team. Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe on June 24, 1987 to Jorge and Celia. He has three brothers and sisters, Maria, Matthias and Rodrigo. Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency when he was 10 years old. After Barcelona agreed to pay for his medical expenses, he moved to Spain in 2001.

Profession
Messi played at Newell’s Old Boys Sports Club from 1994 to 2000. After moving to Spain in 2001, he continued his youth career with FC Barcelona. In 2004, Messi, who was only 16 years old, made his senior team debut in Barcelona. After leading the club to multiple championships, he quickly became famous. He became the youngest player to score a goal for a football club in 2005. His versatility on the field is on a par with the retired Argentine footballer Diego Maradona. Messi is also known for his constant competition with football star Cristiano Ronaldo.

In 2009, Messi led Barcelona to the UEFA Champions League, La Liga and FIFA Club World Cup. He set a record for the most goals scored in a calendar year with 91 goals in 2012. Messi became the first football player to win five FIFA Golden Ball Awards and the first football player to win three European Golden Boot Awards. After failing to win any Grand Slam titles, he retired from the Argentine national team in 2016.

personal
Lionel Messi’s net worth is US$220 million. His annual salary is estimated at $53 million, plus $28 million from endorsements. His sponsors include Adidas, Pepsi, Dolce & Gabbana and EA Sports. In July 2016, Messi and his father were sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud. According to Spanish law, their imprisonment period may be suspended.

Messi started to establish a relationship with Antonella Rocuzo in 2008. They have two children, Thiago and Mateo. He has previously dated models Macarena Lemos and Luciana Salazar.

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