Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Lionel Andrés Messi |
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| Nickname(s) | Leo, Atomic Flea, La Pulga, La Pulga Atomica, Messidona |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 24/06/1987 |
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| Age | 36 Years |
| Birthplace | Rosario, Argentina |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Hometown | Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina |
| School | Did Not Attend |
| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | None |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | Hispanic |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Messi lives in a small area called Bellamar, a prestigious and expensive suburb of Castelldefels, Barcelona |
| Hobbies | Playing Video Games, Listening to Music |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Antonella Roccuzzo (Model and Dietician) (2007-2017) |
| Marriage Date | 30/06/2017 |
Family
| Father | Jorge Horácio Messi (Steel Factory Worker) | ||||
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| Mother | Celia María Cuccittini | ||||
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| Spouse | Antonella Roccuzzo (Model and Dietician) | ||||
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Career
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| Position | Forward | ||||
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| Agent | Guillermo Marin | ||||
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| Career Turning Point | In 2007, when he scored a hat-trick against Real Madrid and ended the match with a draw while playing for Barcelona. |
Favourites
| Footballer | Pablo Aimar |
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| Book | El Martin Fierro by Jorge Luis Borges |
| Colour | Red |
| Film | Baby's Day Out (1994) |
Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Lionel Messi is hailed as one of football's most renowned players worldwide. | |
| He is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history. | |
| Messi represents both the Argentina national football team and FC Barcelona in Spain. | |
| At the age of 4, he discovered his love for sports and began playing at local club "Grandoli," coached by his father. | |
| To honor his late grandmother, Messi points to the sky after scoring goals. | |
| Born in Rosario, Argentina, Messi shares this birthplace with the famous Che Guevara and acts as Rosario's international ambassador. | |
| He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency at age 10. | |
| Messi made his first-team debut at 16 for FC Barcelona, impressing the legendary Ronaldinho. | |
| Having dual citizenship, Messi holds Spanish and Argentine passports. | |
| In 2005, Messi's international debut was short-lived with a red card after just 47 seconds. | |
| Spanish Media dubs him "La Pulga" due to his agility and quick direction changes. | |
| He is a left-footed player known for running faster with the ball than without it. | |
| Messi is recognized as one of the best dribblers globally and has drawn comparisons to Diego Maradona. | |
| Despite not singing Argentina's National Anthem, Messi expresses his patriotism in his own way. | |
| Forbes listed him as the second-highest-paid athlete in 2015. | |
| A solid gold replica of his left foot was sold for charity in 2013. | |
| A documentary 'Messi' was made about his life premiering at the Venice Film Festival. | |
| Messi engages in charity work and became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2010. | |
| He founded the Leo Messi Foundation to support children in education, health, and sports. | |
| After briefly retiring from international football, Messi led Argentina to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. | |
| Messi's wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, has a connection to him through football as well. | |
| Forbes named him the world's highest-paid athlete in 2018. | |
| He holds the record for most Ballon d’Or awards, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo in 2019. | |
| In 2021, Messi triumphed in the Copa America with Argentina, marking his first international trophy win. | |
| In 2021, Messi had to bid farewell to Barcelona due to financial constraints, where he had won numerous trophies. | |
| Messi became the global brand ambassador and sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2022 through Byju’s. | |
| In 2023, Messi appeared on the Argentinian TV show 'Los Protectores,' endorsing a project to assist young players. |
