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Leo Messi
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Leo is born
Leo Messi was born June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. -
Leo is diagnosed with GHD
When Leo was 11, he was significantly smaller than other kids of his age. Later that year, he was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency. (exact date unknown) -
Leo joins Newell Old Boys
Leo Messi's home team, the Newell Old Boys, was based in Rosario, Argentina. He went through a spell of 5 years at that club. -
Joins FC Barcelona
In 2004, Leo joined Fc Barcelona, being told they would also pay for him to get treatment for GHD -
Leo's first La Liga goal
Leo scored his first goal for the club during the 34th week of the 04/05 season. He hit the ball on the half-volley, chipping it over the keeper. -
Leo makes his National Team debut.
In August, Leo Messi made his first debut as an Argentine National player. He was sent off 3 minutes of being subbed on. -
Leo wins his first UEFA Champions League trophy with FC Barcelona
He won his first UEFA trophy in the 08/09 season. He has won 3 of the 5 they have mustered. -
Leo wins his first Ballon d'Or
In 2009, Leo won his first Ballon d'Or with FC Barcelona by a huge margin of about 200 votes. -
Thiago Messi is born
Leo's first son, Thiago, was born November 2nd in 2012. He is now 2 years old. -
Leo sets La Liga goal scoring record
With over 251 goals, Messi broke the scoring record for the La Liga which was previously set by Zarra.
