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Lionel Andre Messi Cuccittini is born.
Born to Celia Maria Cuccittini and Jorge Horacio Messi in Rosario, Argentina. -
Began playing soccer.
Messi kicks off his soccer career at the age of five. He played on a local team coached by his father. -
Diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency
Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone defiency at the age of 11. -
Moved to Spain
LIonel moved to Spain with his father for his soccer career. He attended a youth academy in Barcelona. -
Debuts on FC Barcelona C Team
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Debuts on FC Barcelona B Team
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Obtained Spanish Citizenship
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Muscle tear in right thigh.
The muscle tear ended Lionel's 2005-06 season early in the game against Chelsea. -
Breaks Metatarsal
Messi breaks his metatarsal against Real Zaragoza. -
Messi plays his 100th official match with Barcelona.
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Messi is given the FIFA World Player of the Year Award.
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Messi's son, Thiago, is born.
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Meets Pope Francis.
Messi, a Roman Catholic, meets Pope Francis. -
Messi wins Golden Ball award.
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Loses World Cup to Germany in Championship Match.
Messi plays for Argentina and loses in overtime to Germany 1-0. Image: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Germany_and_Argentina_face_off_in_the_final_of_the_World_Cup_2014_18.jpg
