Lionel Messi Profile and Latest Photographs 2012

Lionel Messi

Full Name: Lionel Andres Messi

Nick Name/s: Leo, La Pulga

Date of Birth: 24-06-1987

Place of Birth: Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

Position: Forward

Team: FC Barcelona

National Team: Argentina

Height: 5' 7'' (1.70m)

Weight: 62 kg

Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. Messi got his start in football at the age of 8. When he started playing football for the Newell's Old Boys he was eventually diagnosed by doctors because of suffering from a hormone deficiency that could be more affected for his growth. Because of poverty Messi parents couldn't afford to pay for their son's treament. When Messi was given a chance to play for Barcelona when he was 13 with a opportunity to have his medical bills covered by team then his family decided to move across the Atlantic to Spain.

Lionel Messi became one of the most highest paid players with earning an estimated $18 million a year. He was also given FIFA World Player of the year award. Messi isn't a best player in Argentina but also he is becoming most popular player in the world. He is fast and a very talented football player from Argentina. Here we have some of Messi most latest photographs given below, hope you would like to see world best football player Messi latest photos and images for 2012.

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