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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/messi">Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi</a> was born in 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. He is the third of four children of Jorge Messi, a steel factory manager, and Celia Cuccittini, who worked in a magnet manufacturing workshop. Messi is of Spanish and Italian descent through his father and Italian descent through his mother. Raised in a close-knit family that had a deep passion for football, Messi developed an early interest in the sport.</p>

<p>As a child, he often played football with his older brothers, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodri_(footballer,_born_1996)">Rodrigo</a> and Matías, and his cousins, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emanuel_Biancucchi">Emanuel Biancucchi</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxi_Biancucchi">Maximiliano Biancucchi</a>—both of whom also became professional footballers. He began playing organized football at the age of four with the local club Grandoli. A few years later, he joined the youth team of Rosario-based club Newell’s Old Boys, where he showcased exceptional talent.</p>

<h2>Diagnosis and Move to FC Barcelona</h2>
<p>At age 10, Messi was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency, a condition that required costly medical treatment. At 13, he relocated to Spain after FC Barcelona offered to cover his medical expenses in exchange for joining their youth academy, La Masia. Messi quickly progressed through the ranks, making his first senior team appearance at the age of 17 in 2004.</p>

<h2>Professional Career with FC Barcelona</h2>
<p>Messi plays as a forward and is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. He spent the majority of his career at FC Barcelona, where he became an iconic figure for both the club and the sport.</p>

<p>During his time with Barcelona, Messi won over 30 major trophies, including four UEFA Champions League titles, eight La Liga championships, and five <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_del_Rey">Copa del Rey</a> titles. He is both a prolific <a href="/biography/messi">goal scorer</a> and a creative playmaker, known for his dribbling, vision, and finishing ability. In La Liga, he holds all-time records for most goals (474) and most assists (192), surpassing figures initially reported in earlier sources.</p>

<p>He also set the record for most goals in a single La Liga season (50 goals in 2011–2012) and most goals in a European club season (73, also in 2011–2012). His influence extended beyond Spain, making him a global football icon.</p>

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<h2>International Career with Argentina</h2>
<p>Messi has had a long and impactful career with the Argentina national team, participating in multiple FIFA World Cups and Copa América tournaments. He is Argentina’s all-time top <a href="/biography/messi">scorer</a> and playmaker, making significant contributions to the team’s success, including winning the Copa América in 2021. In that tournament, he recorded 4 goals and 5 assists, arguably his most successful international campaign.</p>

<h2>Individual Accolades</h2>
<p>Widely acknowledged for his extraordinary talent, Messi has won the FIFA Ballon d'Or a record seven times, surpassing the previously mentioned five titles. He was also the first <a href="/biography/messi">player</a> to win the European Golden Shoe three times—and went on to win it six times in total as Europe's top goal scorer.</p>

<p>His style of play and consistent performance have earned him praise from players, coaches, and commentators, with many considering him the greatest footballer of all time.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Messi maintains a close relationship with his family, many of whom are involved in managing his career. His father, Jorge, acts as his agent, while his brother <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodri_(footballer,_born_1996)">Rodrigo</a> oversees his publicity and schedule.</p>

<p>He has been in a long-term relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonela_Roccuzzo">Antonela Roccuzzo</a>, who also hails from Rosario. The couple has two sons: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiago_Alcântara">Thiago</a>, born in 2012, and Mateo, born in 2015. They later welcomed a third son, Ciro, in 2018.</p>

<p>As of recent estimates, Messi's net worth stands at approximately 280 million dollars, derived largely from his football career, endorsements, and sponsorships.</p>

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