Lionel Messi is not a common name. Messi’s impressive records and goals have brought him worldwide recognition. He is the best soccer player and is named the emperor of Football. The world was shocked by a recent announcement that stated the soccer player would not continue his contract with his club FC Barcelona despite reaching an agreement.
Want to know a few facts about Lionel Messi? Here’s a quick read that will give you insight into the great soccer player’s life.
1. He’s known by different names like Lionel Messi, Lionel Andrés Messi or Leo Messi.
2. Jorge Messi, Messi’s father, was a steelworker and coach of a local youth football team.
3. When Messi was four years old he joined a local Club Grandoli, where he was coached by his father.
4. Messi got hired immediately by Barcelona with his first contract signed on a napkin paper.
5. Did you know this? Messi dedicates all the goals he scores to his late grandmother by pointing his arm and looking at the sky (as if he’s praying). This gesture denotes his love for his late grandmother, who used to accompany him to his training and matches.
6. Such a brilliant player, Messi has won 6 Golden Boots and 6 Golden Balls.
7. He even holds a Guinness World Record of 91 goals scored in a calendar year (2012).
8. Messi even inherited the No.10 Barca Jersey from a footballer named Ronaldinho in 2008.
9. He’s even known by the name – ‘The Flea’ for his speed and agility.
10. He has won three European Golden Shoe Awards becoming the first football player in the World.
11. Messi has two passports in his name, one for Argentina and the other for Spain. Also, he has been a Spanish citizen since September 2005.
