Biography
Lionel
Messi is an Argentinian footballer considered as one of the
greatest players of the modern generation. He plays for FC Barcelona
and the Argentina national team. He has won FIFA world player of the
year five
times.
Lionel
Messi was born, 24 June 1987, in Rosario, Argentina to a
working-class family. His father was a factory worker, and his
mother a cleaner.
He
began playing from an early age, and his talent was soon apparent.
However, at the age of 11, Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone
deficiency . This was a condition that stunted growth and required
expensive medical treatment, including the use of the drug Human
growth hormone.
His
local club, River Plate were interested in signing Messi but didn’t
want to pay for his medical treatment. However, Messi was given a
trial with Barcelona, and coach Carles Rexach was impressed,
offering Messi a contract written on a paper kitchen which included
paying for Messi’s treatment in Spain. Messi moved to Barcelona
with his father and became part of the prestigious FC Barcelona youth
academy.
In
my opinion Messi is a example of overcoming, he never stops trying to
be better.
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